Honesty

9 of 10

Honesty is always the best policy. Employers need to know that they can trust you with everything from company credit cards to trade secrets. How can you work at honesty? You demonstrate integrity every day that you do your own homework and resist the temptation to cheat on exams.

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What is honesty?

·      Honesty is telling the truth.

·      Honesty is straightforward conduct.

·      Honesty is being sincere, truthful, trustworthy, honorable, fair, genuine, and loyal with integrity.

You are being honest when you…

·      Do your homework

·      Tell a friend the truth

·      Explain the real reason why you didn’t turn in your homework

·      Keep your eyes on your own paper

·      Clean up after your room after making a promise

·      Give the cashier the extra money she gave you by mistake.

·      Write a report in your own words instead of copying

·      Admit you made the mistake

·      Keep a friend’s secret

·      Turn in a wallet full of money that you found

 Student Success Statement

“Stop worrying about whether you’re going to win or lose and focus your full attention on what’s happening right this moment.”

-Phil Jackson

11 World Championships-Coach

2 World Championships-Players

2 High School Championships-Players

If you give your attention to the future then you may not succeed because you’re not paying attention to what you’re doing right now. If you pay no attention to what you are currently doing then you’re future may not even go the way you want it. 

Time Management

8 of 10

Master the moments and you may be a real pro when it comes to juggling the many demands on your time- classes, homework and activities-with some family help. College gives you an even bigger chance to sharpen your time management skills by doing it all on your own. And that’s a good thing since most jobs require multitasking. You might need to take care of current clients while attracting new ones, respond to e-mails while working on a major presentation, or order tomorrow’s produce while planning next week’s menu.

Someone said,” Wherever you are, be there.” Focus on the present moment and give it all your attention. Don’t let your mind drift and wander here and there when you need to be thinking and concentrating on the moment at hand. You can’t go back and recapture this moment, so make the most of it while it NOW. Master the present and you will master the future. Work smart by mastering the present moment. 

Student Success Statement

“Truth is the only safe ground to stand upon.”

-Elizabeth Cady Stanton

If you always say the truth then it will make your life easier. You don’t have to worry about getting caught up in your lies or getting in trouble for lying. When you lie you will eventually have to face some consequences but if you tell the truth then you can avoid going through this.

Attention to Detail

7 of 10

When you double-check you calculations for a math problem or cite sources carefully in a research paper, you’re paying close attention to detail. That skill comes in handy in any workplace, whether you maintain a database, keep a log of the hours you spend with clients or write e-mails.

John Wooden, UCLA’s former great basketball coach who lead his teams to ten consecutive national championships, was asked what he attributed his success to. Among a number of things, he mentioned that paying attention to details was one of the most important qualities for successful coaching and for high achievement in any worthwhile pursuit. He even paid attention to how his players would lace up and tie their shoe strings. If they didn't tie them correctly, he would teach them how.

Details may be small things, but form small things come great things, therefore, pay attention to details and you will experience substantial progress in your overall educational attainment.

Student Success Statement

“Everyone is the architect of their own learning.”

-Claudius

No one can learn for you but yourself. You cannot have your family or friends learn for you. When your report card comes in, it is based on your achievement and no one else’s. Try your best to learn a lot and learn as much as you can.

Cool Under Pressure

6 of 10

Very few students enjoy taking tests. Yet functioning well under pressure is crucial to your future success. Try thinking of the pressure of testing as practice for the work world’s own explosive situations. You could someday find yourself meeting tight deadlines, speaking with irate customers, wielding a scalpel or handling dangerous chemicals.

The best way to curtail pressure and to even eliminate it is to prepare. Applying the motto “Be Prepared” holds true first time and every time. Prepare for that test, and you won’t worry about it. In fact, it will be your chance to shine, to reveal the hard work you have put into preparing for the test. You will be rewarded for the effort you have thrust into your studies. Preparation removes fear. Preparation helps you maintain your cool under pressure. Preparation generates energy and enthusiasm; therefore, prepare and your coolness under pressure is sure to abound.