15 Rules to Live By
This can be a hectic, confusing world we live in, but there are several rules
to help you succeed at whatever you choose to do:
- Embrace change and learn from new experiences
- Ask questions – LISTEN
- Take ownership of your education
- No plan = No direction
- Be honest with yourself and others
- Don’t agonize – organize – take action
- Never, never give up
- Help others
- Manage your time or be mismanaged by it
- Believe in yourself
- Don’t find fault – find a solution
- Develop a positive “I’ll Make It Happen” attitude
- Good decisions – good results; poor decisions – poor results
- Eliminate excuses and take more responsibility
- Write your goals down, add action steps and a timetable
These rules will help you answer “yes” to this question:
“Did I give my best effort to today’s activities?”
Good luck – You are a WINNER!
Suggestions for implementation:
- Determine your three best traits on this list.
- Determine three traits that need your attention.
- Take one of the traits that needs your attention and set a goal for improving in that area. Remember to write your goals down, add action steps and a timetable.
- Find an adult to help you reach your full potential.
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