the pyramid of success

The Pyramid of Success

John Wooden

25 blocks

Block 1: Industriousness

"There is no substitute for work. Worthwhile results come from hard work and careful planning."

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Block 2: Enthusiasm

"It is the engine that powers all blocks of the Pyramid. It is why I chose Industriousness and Enthusiasm as the cornerstones of my Pyramid of Success. It is where everything begins."
-Having enthusiasm is the best way to be successful because you need to have a positive mind set and always have great ideas with anything you might work with. Its were everything begins, enthusiasm will help you with school, homework, work, in your social life, etc. In your journey you will experience a lot of things in life and there will always be obsticles  in your way of getting things but that is just life but always have a positive mind set and you will be able to solve mostly anything in life. 

Block 3: Friendship

"Comes from mutual esteem, respect and devotion. Like marriage it must not be taken for granted but requires a joint effort."

-A friendship is a nice thing to have. You can talk to each other about anything and you can also do many things together. When people have friendship they usually are there for the other and always have each others backs. Also they give you advice even over the smallest thing. A friendship a bond between two or more people and its a special thing its not just like an ordinary person is called your friend because if its your friend you know many things about them. The are like your sibling but from another parent. You usually always have great times with your friends.

Block 4: Loyalty

"To yourself and to all those depending upon you. Keep your self-respect."
-Loyalty is a doing people do when they are committed to someone or something or even towards yourself. Loyalty is mostly used in relationships but it can go either way. 

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Block 5: Cooperation

"With all levels of your co-workers. Listen if you want to be heard. Be interested in finding the best way, not in having your own way. "
-when you cooperate with others the outcome is positive

Block 8: Alertness

"Be observing constantly. Stay open-minded. Be eager to learn and improve."

Block 9: Initiative

"Cultivate the ability to make decisions and think alone. Do not be afraid of failure, but learn from it."

Block 10: Intentness

"Set a realistic goal. Concentrate on its achievement by resisting all temptations and being determined and persistent."

Block 11: Sincerity (keeps friends)

Block 12: Adaptability (to any situation)

Block 13: Condition

"Mental-Moral-Physical. Rest, exercise and diet must be considered. Moderation must be practiced. Dissipation must be eliminated." 

Block 14: Skill

"A knowledge of and the ability to properly and quickly execute the fundamentals. Be prepared and cover every little detail."

Block 15:  Team Spirit

"A genuine consideration for others. An eagerness to sacrifice personal interests of glory for the welfare of all."

Block 17: Resourcefulness (proper judgment)

 “Make the most out of what you have.” (Anonymous)

"If you have a dream, if you have something you've always wanted to do, look within yourself because that is where resourcefulness resides; and go for it. (Jennifer Witterick)

Block 18: Poise

"Just being yourself. Being at ease in any situation."

Block 19: Confidence 

"Thorough preparation breeds confidence" Gerald Bell in

"The Carolina Way"

Block 20: Reliability (creates respect)

Block 21: Fight (determined effort)

Block 22: Competitive Greatness

" Be at your best when your best is needed. Enjoyment of a difficult challenge."

Block 23: Integrity (purity of intention)

Block 24: Faith (through prayer)

Believe and Achieve. Positive belief.

Block 25: Patience (good things take time)

FINAL REFLECTION:
Write one final reflection, at least 25 sentences or 300 words, on the 25 blocks of the Pyramid of Success. Include this reflection at the end of your Pyramid of Success post. Include a picture or two.