The Pyramid Of Success
John Wooden
Block 1: Industriousness
“To do great work one must be very idle as well as very industrious.”
Samuel Butler
“To do great work one must be very idle as well as very industrious.”
Samuel Butler
Block 2: Enthusiasm
"There is a certain enthusiasm in liberty, that makes human nature rise above itself, in acts of bravery and heroism."
Alexander Hamilton -Being enthusiastic is having excitement enjoyment of the things you do. You are optimistic with anything that comes your way and always willing to go the extra mile to overcome those obstacles. You also look forward to many activities and plans which gives you an edge more than people who are not enthusiastic. This a strong and important part of the Pyramid of Success since enthusiasm is the passion the fuels you to be successful, just like fuel for a car.
Block 3: Friendship
"Love is friendship that has caught fire. It is quiet understanding, mutual confidence, sharing and forgiving. It is loyalty through good and bad times. It settles for less than perfection and makes allowances for human weaknesses."
Ann Landers
-Friendship is something that can never be replaced. Have a good relationship opens many doors to your likeness which, evidently, will help you in the future. Friends are an important necessity to our every day lives and its always good to have friends in times of need. Its also beneficial to have someone watching your back. No other insurance is better than friend ship.Block 4: Loyalty
"Honesty and loyalty are key. If two people can be honest with each other about everything, that's probably the biggest key to success."
Taylor Lautner
- Loyalty is the foundation of any bond which can last for nearly and eternity. All friends and families must have this in order for the bond to remain intact.Loyalty is the result of a mixture of feelings and emotions which make such a strong bond. Loyalty is made up of love, compassion, dedication, faithfulness, and most importantly, trust. No bond can ever hope to last without loyalty, and for a bond without loyalty isn't one.
Block 5: Cooperation
"The most powerful force ever known on this planet is human cooperation - a force for construction and destruction."
Jonathan Haidt
-Cooperation is the essence of being successful with the helps of others. It power is nearly limitless and with help from others, more things can get down. In this day and age, it is difficult for countries to get along because of a difference of ideals and beliefs. If we were to cast our differences behind, we would be able to accomplish much more as a species. Cooperation can also be used by the common people at work or school. Get things done fast and smarter with the help of others is always a good thing. Two heads are better than one. This is why cooperation is very powerful and would prove to be very useful. Block 6: Ambition
"Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved."
-Helen Keller
Block 7: Self-Control
"I must learn to love the fool in me - the one who feels too much, talks too much, takes too many chances, wins sometimes and loses often, lacks self-control, loves and hates, hurts and gets hurt, promises and breaks promises, laughs and cries."
-Theodore Isaac Rubin
-To control ones-self is mastery that everyone should endeavor. This mastery is called self-control. To be able to control ones self takes a tremendous amount of effort to do so. Its all about being cautious with the actions you do, always thinking twice before you act. You can also control your own work habits which can be useful to get work done. Not only that, you can also become a better person, controlling your anger and the way you act. This is essential to becoming a successful person. Without self-control, how will you be able to handle your future?
Block 8: Alertness
Block 9: Initiative
"Students must have initiative; they should not be mere imitators. They must learn to think and act for themselves - and be free." Cesar Chavez
-Initiative is the quality of doing without being told. This is a quality that everyone should strive for. This lets you take charge and control of any situation which is quite an advantage. You will also gain massive amounts of confidence and motivation to succeed in your tasks. It also inspires creativity from the person who took initiative. Many companies long for workers for this quality and is important to this day
Block 10: Intentness
Block 11: Sincerity
"To give real service you must add something which cannot be bought or measured with money, and that is sincerity and integrity."
Douglas Adams
Block 12: Adaptability
“It is not the strongest or the most intelligent who will survive but those who can best manage change.”
Leon C. Megginson
Leon C. Megginson
-Adapting to your environment is the best course of action that running away. Everybody has been in rough times in their life. People tend to flee from their troubles instead of overcoming obstacles that come into their lives. Fleeing from your troubles is only delaying the inevitable. Facing and adapting to your troubles will give you strength. When you adapt, you learn how to adjust to troublesome situations and environments.
Block: Condition
Block 14: Skill
"Every skill you acquire doubles your odds of success."
Scott Adams
-Having skill and experience is something that is sought for in workplace. Without these, it would be difficult to find a job. It is necessary to have a skill to make employers interested in your talents. Skills will always differentiate people from one another.
Block 15: Team Spirit
"Team spirit spurs me on. I've always found it easier to be strong for other people than for myself."
Cheryl Cole
-Being cooperative with others opens in its self opens many doors and opportunities for us. Having team spirit allows to open those doors for others. When you have team spirit, you are selfless for others whether their in your particular group or a stranger. This also lets us have more tolerance to others and allows a team or a group of people to work more effectively. Team spirit is also important in the workplace when working with others. This attribute is vital in the workplace if you want to associate yourself with others.
Block 16: Honesty
"Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom."
Thomas Jefferson
-Many people lack the trait to tell the truth, even if they are cornered. Honesty is a quality that many people do not have. It is the quality to always tell the truth, no matter what situation. Its the heart of trust and without it, there would be no compromise. Trust would not exist if their was no honesty behind it. People tend to lie to escape their troubles but all it does is dig a deep hole for themselves. That is why honesty should be applied in any given situation.Block 18: Poise
"For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone."
Audrey Hepburn
- The attribute of being poise is to be as graceful and kind as any person can be. It's to be polite and gentle to others with the utmost consideration for others. This trait is often compared to chivalry; the code of a gentlemen. Like the two, you focus on being polite and honest as much as possible. It's often difficult to become into such a person it takes a great deal of effort and sacrifice. Its 's not easy to achieve poise.
Block 19: Confidence
"Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence."
-Have confidence and conviction are crucial attributes to becoming successful. It allows you to believe in yourself that you can do it and you have the ability to accomplish it. Optimism plays a significant role as well since it is an important part of confidence. Having a positive perspective of the world soothes the nerves and lets you have no room for doubt and negativity. Doubt just holds back what an individuals can do and unfortunately can lead them to failure. Its always important to always look at the bright side of things and always do your absolute best.
Block 20: Reliability
“The most successful people I know are also the most reliable.” Wayne Gerard Trotman
Block 21: Fight
"Work hard for what you want because it won't come to you without a fight. You have to be strong and courageous and know that you can do anything you put your mind to. If somebody puts you down or criticizes you, just keep on believing in yourself and turn it into something positive."
Leah LaBelle
"Work hard for what you want because it won't come to you without a fight. You have to be strong and courageous and know that you can do anything you put your mind to. If somebody puts you down or criticizes you, just keep on believing in yourself and turn it into something positive."
Leah LaBelle
-To be strong and have determination is to fight. Fight does not have to be physical but also mental and/or spiritual. Its having the guts to stand up for yourself. You also have no room for doubt and you always have a smile on your face when trouble is ahead of you. You never back down for anything, even in the most harshest of situations. This is what it means to fight.Block 22: Competitive Greatness
"I think you can be happy and still be competitive. A good lesson for everybody is to think a bit before you speak and represent who you really are instead of the brash emotional you."
Danica Patrick
Block 24: Faith
"Keep your dreams alive. Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe."
Gail Devers
