10 keys to personal power ~Brian Tracy

~The 10 keys to Personal Power~

Key 1: Clarity

"Have vision. Determine what you want to be, do or have in life. Have a sense of direction and know where your going. If you do not have clear specific goals in life, you are doomed forever to work for others who do."

Reflection: I think that this key statement is trying to tell us that you have to think big and have goals in order to accomplish something that you want in life. If you don't have that determination you are never going to do what you have always wanted to do. You always have to have a sense of direction or know where your going and what you want to do. if you have no idea what you want in life or what you want to do then you are not going to have a chance to do what you actually want. For example, if you want to go to a college/university and u know you want to do that then you are going to try to do your best and do what you have to do to get in. But if you just want to go but you don't know what you want to do then  you don't have your goals clear.

Key 2: Competence

"If you commit to excellence, opportunities will always come your way. The harder you work, the better you get."
Reflection: I think that this key statement is trying to tell us that if you commit to doing better in anything that you want for example, if you commit to doing better in school and not just getting fails in your class but you commit to start getting A's or anything better than a C that is making you a way better person committed to doing better and not just that but also you will be choosing the right all the way. #CTR.
Key 3: Concentration 

"Make the best use of your time. Ask yourself “Is this the best use of my time?” before you start anything."

 Reflection: I think that this key statement is trying to tell us that you have to make the best out of the spare time we have. even though you might only have a few minutes or hours, you can use that time in something useful or even you can change something you did wrong.


Key 4: Common Sense

• Train your mind
• think things through
• listen to your intuition learn from setbacks

Reflection: I think that this statement is trying to tell us that we have to have common sence in order so succeed in life.I believe that common sense is something truly important that one should always have. When one  has common sense one is able to think through stuff before one does something. When one has common sense it shows how you are a person who listens to others thoroughly. When one has common sense one is able to understand and perceive things easily. People who do not have common sense actually do bad with most things they do. When someone does not have common sense one can already guess what kind of person he or she is. If they do not have common sense one can already believe that they are the kind of people who do not listen or even pay attention. In conclusion, when one has common sense many can rapidly tell they are good people who actually listen and pay attention.Common sense can show others rapidly how a person is,either he or she is smart or not.

Key 5: Creativity
"Except the fact that every human being is a genius.  The hallmark of creativity is asking questions.  The people who are most creative ask the most questions."
Reflection: I think that this ket statement is trying to tell us that by doing this one can discover new and great things. Creativity begins with questions;once one has the urge to ask questions one is able to discover new things and one is able to learn more about other things. Creativity is a key which only makes you as whole expand as well as knowledge. One should always try to be creative, due to the fact that it only makes you and your work better than others. Creativity is the key that opens new and great doors that will lead you to your future. Creativity is one of the best qualities one can have, because it makes you out stand around anybody. Creativity is one thing that makes you think for yourself as well as it helps you create you own path towards success. Creativity is one thing that can automatically make you independent , because your able to think of new and better things that others never imagined. In conclusion, creativity gives you new and better concepts that others never had which simply makes you ahead of everyone else.

Key 6: Consideration

"The quality of your relationships with other people will determine your success in life."

"Develop the people skills you need to become a better communicator.  Take courses in listening, speaking, etc."
Consideration among things like people around you is something one should truly have in order to develop great listening skills and in order to create great friendship. This key makes you think about others rather than simply yourself. Once others realize how considerate you are you start to develop trust on others, that will benefit you later in the future. This key wont only make you feel better, but it'll also make others feel as if their opinions really matter. For example, in our IDP I have to be considerate enough to with others in my group in order that our project flows properly. This doesn't only benefit the project as a whole, but it benefits on others because they feel as if their opinion has value. This is important because it shows others how you take their ideas and opinions into consideration which means into thought. In conclusion, if one wants to accomplish grand things one should take into consideration others ideas in order to expand your ideas.

"If you were to learn one new word a day, within 5 years, you’ll be the best educated person in history."

Key 7: Concistency

"Dependable, steady predictable work is always superior to fast spurts of work."

Be consistent in your relationship. your family, friends, your boss, your work. Be the person people can depend upon. That if you say you'll do something you do it..."

Consistency is something one should have due to the fact that it helps you be on track with whatever you may be doing. When you are a consistent you are able to accomplish your goals faster. Consistency can also show what type of person you are; many may rapidly say you are a very responsible and intelligent important. Consistency is actually very challenging, due to the fact that you have to be on top of your work without falling behind. One should challenge themselves to be a consistent person, because at the end of the day your consistency will make you on top of everyone by simply not procrastinating. By being consistent one is able to be ahead of others and that'll make others ask for help. This could be taken in a positive way, because it sows how basically your others role model. In conclusion, if you are a consistent person you'll not only be on top of your work, but you'll also reach your goals very fast.



Key 8: Commitment

"No success is possible without commitment.  The ability to commit yourself whole heartily is the basis of achieving all success."

"Become totally absorbed in your work.  Be totally committed."

 Commitment is one quality one should always have. Commitment is dedication towards specific things. Commitment turns you into a person that's very responsible. Also it turns you into a person that never gives up, and once your given a task you don't rest until you've succeeded. For example, I have a very important presentation coming up called Interdisciplinary Project. In order for my project to run through fluently I have to be committed to it. I have to be committed to my work in order to have everything prepared for the actual day of the presentation. If on the other hand I am not a committed person towards my project at the last  minute I'll be probably be rushing everything. One has to be totally absorbed in their duties, due to the simple fact that that's what makes you succeed. In conclusion, if one has a goal one has to be fully committed to it in order to accomplish it.        

Key 9: Courage

"The fear of failure is the single greatest reason for failure in life."

Reflection: I think that this key statement is trying to tell us thst it is ok to fail but if you know that you are then its like if you have already failed your whole life.
Having courage is something very important everyone should have. In order to succeed in life one should be courageous in order to succeed. One needs to be courageous in order to try new things that will lead you to success. Being courageous basically means that we have sometimes do things we don't like. If you do not have courage you'll always be afraid to try new things; which will unfortunately effect your future negatively. If you fear in doing wrong in life, and never even bother to try you'll defiantly fail later on, due to the fact that you never even try to overcome that fear. If one never tries to accomplish something you'll never know either if you would of succeeded or not. In conclusion, one should never have the fear to fail, because failing is just a process leading to actual success.

Key 10: Confidence

"You only get confidence by doing things over and over again ."

Confidence to me is the major key to success. Confidence allows you to try  new things while keeping a positive attitude at all times. When one is confident one is capable of doing many things others would not bother to do. I personally believe that when one is confident nothing is ever a challenge, because you'll always think and know you'll do great. For example, I can admit I am not the most confident girl; compared to how others are. I am the kind of person that always has doubts in myself. This truly affects me, especially in school, due to the fact that every time I do something I doubt myself and my work. I even make myself believe I can not do it. So in conclusion, I will and I am trying to change myself for the better. I am trying to be a confident person, because I know that, that is a huge key I still need to accomplish in order to succeed in life.
Reflection: These 10 keys to personal power are all a way to be successful in life. 

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Habit 1:Be Productive

Habit 1 is the key to unlocking all the other habits and that's why it comes first. It says, "I am the captain of my life. I can choose my attitude. I'm responsible for my own happiness or unhappiness. I am in the driver's seat of my destiny, not just a passenger."
Reflection: Being a proactive person is the first thing one should be before even thinking of unlocking any other habit. By being proactive one can be prepared of any negativity coming their way. Pro activity can help one overcome any given obstacle. When one is proactive others can rapidly consider you as a person who is determined with everything, and a person who is responsible. On the other hand, some people do not choose in being proactive, instead they choose to be a reactive person. When one is reactive they do not think things through thoroughly. For Example, when proactive people get upset their temper starts to rise until they explode. But proactive have many other great outcomes. Instead of proactive people acting all wild, they actually  stop and try to come up with a way to resolve the situation. In conclusion proactive people are most likely the people who are going to do great and wonderful things in life,simply because they think things thoroughly and know how to handle any obstacle, as well as overcome it.

Habit 2:  Begin with the end in mind

"Control your own destiny or someone else will."~Jack Welch

 Reflection:I believe this is very important, due to the fact that once you begin with the end in mind you start to envision yourself in the future and actually start to plan out how you want to end up. When you begin with the end in mind you show an act of independence because you’re basically already trying to control your own destiny, in a positive way. When you start beginning with the end in mind, you automatically start to get some positive encouragement, not only to be something great in the future, but to make yourself proud. On the other hand, if you do not even bother to look ahead in your future it shows how little interest you have in it. For example, I am almost always thinking about my future, due to the fact that, that encourages me to try harder not only in my school work but myself too. If I were another person that really doesn't care about their education or most importantly about their self, it's most likely that I won't have a good future as any other could have. In conclusion, one should always try their best in the present because once you start to envision your future you'll want to do many other things that will only make your future even greater.

Habit 3: Put First things First
"Organize and execute around priorities."

Reflection:What this habit means is that one should always do things that are truly important rather than putting things first even though their are not as important. When you put first things first it rapidly shows how responsible of a person you are. I believe that if you put first things first it helps you by being a well organized person, and it helps you accomplish you task quickly. Some people especially teenagers tend to put first things last, meaning they leave important thing like homework until the last minute, and do things that really don't matter first. I personally believe I actually put first things first as everyone is expected to. I am the kind of person that wants to get all the tasks done so I wont be worrying about it later. Since I do that rather than be on my phone, watch T.V, and/or hang out with my friends I've been able to accomplish many things, like having very good grades. When you put first things first you are able to finish your task quickly as well as later on not worrying about anything else. Moreover, once you have accomplished your priorities you'll feel way better than actually waiting to accomplish them last minute.

Habit 4: Think Win-Win

 "Think win-win or no deal."

This is a very important act one should do constantly throughout the whole day, if one really wants succeed. This means that one should always think positive, if one actually want to succeed, because when you think negative it is most likely for you to fail on whatever you are doing that moment. When you think positive all you are doing is spreading good vibes as well as hyping your self up; which in fact is something very important and great. For example, I actually have a basketball game on Thursday which I'm very exited to attend yet very nervous. Something I am doing to get myself more confident is that I am actually saying in mind that we will win. To me this is a very good strategy, because instead of saying that I am going to loose, or simply start thinking negative we may even loose. When someone thinks negative, you spread negative vibes around you, and surprisingly it is actually more likely for one to fail. On the other hand when someone think positive throughout the whole day you actually have a chance to succeed in something, or simply have a good day. In conclusion, if someone wants to succeed in something or simply wants to have a great day, we should always and at all times think positive.

Habit 5: Seek First to Understand,then Understood
"Diagnose before you prescribe."

Reflection:If one wants to understand others one should be interested in the other person, because if your not all you are doing is wasting your time as well as your spending theirs. One can not just understand others if you do not have time to know them.One way in which you can understand someone is by listening carefully. When others see how interested you are in them and how much you understand them they'll try to do the same.I believe that if one wants to be understood you should understand the other person, because then you seem as if you juts care about yourself not others. First, one should be able to do things that you will want others to do back to you. If you want others to understand you and you do not bother to understand them, you'll be seem as a person that wants all the attention to themselves. Many people tend to care about themselves first than to think about others. I believe this is something us people should change, due to the fact that, that simply makes us selfish people.

Habit 6:  Synergize
"The whole is greater than the sum of its parts 

Reflection: Sometimes one needs to work together as well as cooperate together in order to accomplish something important faster or easier. Some people find it difficult working alone, because one needs  more and different ideas from others. Many people do not like working as a team;feeling as if they are just a distraction. In my opinion once we work as a team one is to choose the most dedicated and hard working people. Believe it or not when someone works with others one is able to recognize how helpful the are and how the ideas and creativity expands. When one works with others you accomplish you goal faster and it can even make it seem easier. For example, at school when we get group project depending on your team you actually do better, than if you were to do it alone. I believe that working together is always better than working alone but it also depends on the type of team you have.

Habit 7:  Sharpen the

 Saw

Four Dimensions of Self-Renewal: Physical, Mental, Spiritual, Social/Emotional

 I believe that "sharpen the saw" means to accelerate yourself towards your goals. When you sharpen the saw I feel that it is trying to encourage you  to do better than before. Some ways I believe one can sharpen the saw is by challenging themselves and pushing themselves onto success. I believe that by challenging yourself that is one way in which you can sharpen the saw physically. A way in which I believe you can sharpen the saw mentally is by reading and simply adding more knowledge to your own brain. To sharpen the saw spiritually I believe one can pray or simply write down what they feel. Finally I also believe one can sharpen the saw socially and emotionally by talking to others more often or even sharing your feelings. In conclusion, sharpening the saw  to me signifies an ac of doing more and better to what you are already used to.

Reflection:In my opinion, I strongly believe that the seven habits are something everyone should follow and actually do themselves. Once someone try's to incorporate these 7 habits to themselves, one is able to accomplish many great things.  These habits can encourage you to try many things you've never done before. These habits can help everyone develop many new strategies in which can lead them to success. I believe that if one actually follows all seven habits one is able to create a path full happiness and success. Once you follow these seven habits you will definitely show your success with others. When you do that and others see how great you are doing, you'll  encourage others to follow your steps. Once people start to admire you and try to do the same as you, success as well as these 7 habits will basically become a chain. In conclusion, if one wants to be successful and be happy one should really consider in following the 7 habits.