Pyramid of Success
John Wooden
Block 1: Industriousness:
Quote: "In plain and simple English this means hard work. Very hard work. There is no substitute for very hard work when it comes to success."
Industriousness means to be the type of person to work hard for the things you want. In life, nothing will ever just be handed to you. Putting effort is the number one thing in any situation. A goal is not titled a goal until it is achieved. If the goal is not complete and or accomplished than it was simply a dream. Yours goals in life requires effort and dedication. Any action that you take that is important to your life, should have some type of energy towards the event. For example, as a student my responsibilities are receiving the proper grades in order to get a higher education. Its not just about your work habits, but also the relationships you have with people in general. When in a relationship with your best friend, trust and loyalty must be provided in order for the other person to feel safe. Another relationship that comes to mind is with your significant other. If loyalty and trust isn't there, then why would you be with that person? Loyalty and trust aren't the only key characteristics, but as well as communication. If you and the other person aren't talking then things most likely shouldn't be taking place. This involves being in a relationship with a friend, or with a loved one. The energy and time you put into your dream will all be worth it towards the end. In order to be successful in life you must sacrifice some things. It may be important to you, and it may not, but the result of it all will be great because it was something that you accomplished for yourself.
Block 2: Enthusiasm:
Quote: "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."
Enthusiasm is important to have because you shouldn't let bad vibes kill your mood. By being emotionally stable, you can and will have a positive attitude throughout the day and or week. When talking to others you can keep a smile on your face, in which could cause courage within others as well as yourself. When talking to someone, you can talk to them as if you are happy to see them. You have the opportunity to become successful in life by carrying a positive energy with you that will later affect the people around you. Nothing great was ever achieved without a little enthusiasm.
Block 3: Friendship:
Quote: "Comes from mutual esteem, respect and devotion. Like marriage it must be taken for granted but requires a joint effort."
Friendship is important to have because it is an opportunity that is given in which allows you and other people that is not your family to get along. For example, you could share interest with other people and build a strong relationship that could last your entire life. If you are lucky enough, some friendships could grow in which it may feel like family. Friendships are built on loyalty and trust. If the other person spreads your secrets and or spreads rumors about you, then are they really your friend?
Block 4: Loyalty:
Quote: "To yourself and to all those depending upon you. Keep your self-respect."
Loyalty is important because it is an important characteristic to have when trying to make friends with someone new. Loyalty is a symbol in which two people have a relationship that carries trust. Loyalty could also be known as having support for one another. Support comes in handy because you would want to make the other person feel that they could count on you, and that they could come to you for anything. Loyalty is not something that you could say, but simply show. By completing actions such as keeping your friends secret and or stand up for that person, then that would mean that loyalty was showed and given.
Block 5: Cooperation:
Quote: "With all the levels of your co-workers. Listen if you want to be heard."
Coopertion is important to have because it displays that you actually want to achieve your goals; therefore, you arent wasting anyones time including yourself. You must have this skill in order to complete your goal because it is important when trying to communicate with others. Having cooperation is an important characterisitc to have at first, because you should be willing to talk to the person with out any problems. Cooperation is the will to work with others and complete the task with the same pace.
Block 6: Ambition:
Quote: "For noble goals"
Ambition is important to have because it basically means to have a strong desire to achieve a goal, in which determination takes place and effort is put in. If your ambition is big, then that means that you as a person should put in a bigger amount of effort into your priorities. Your intellengince should increase, and it should display how committed you are to your goal. It is important to know that in life, people would like you to successed, but if you have more ambitio than the other person, then most likely the person will see you as a threat.
Block 7: Self Control:
Quote: "Practice self-discipline and keep emotions under control. Good judgement and common sense are essential."
Self control is important because you should know what your limits are when it comes to pushing yourself to complete your goal. Self control could be used as a safety net if you feel that you may fail. Self control is having the ability to restrain yourself from any situation that may have a negative outcome. Self control is very helpful because it could help you think twice about your choice, when in a conflict. You should be the type of person in which, you think about what you want, and if that action takes you there then you should persue it.
Block 8: Alertness:
Quote: "Be observing constantly. Stay open-minded. Be eager to learn and improve."
Alertness is important to have because it is basically the quality of being alert. When making mistakes, you should have a part of you in which you know would lead to you doing the right thing. By being alert you could choose wisely about the decisons you are about to make and you would be able to know the outcome of it
Block 9: Initiative:
Quote: "Cultivate the ability to make decisions and think alone. Do not be afraid of failure, but learn from it."
Initiative is important because it means that you know what you want. In other words, you go for what you need and or want in order to succeed. If there happens to be obsticles in the way, initiative is a good way to overcome those struggles. Initiative could be viewed as taking action towards the things you make want to accomplish. By taking action, you then know what steps to take in order to gain the benefits that situation may have.
Block 10: Intentness:
Quote: "Set a realistic goal. Concenterate on its achievement by resisting all temptations. Be determined and persistent."
Having intentness is important because it means that you are focused towards what you want to do. If you are focused, you could then acheive your goal in which what you plan to complete. When you focuse on a certain goal, obstacles that may be in the way, should be easy to come across.
Block 11: Sincerity:
Quote: "Keeps friends"
Sincerity is important because it means that you could and will put your heart into the goal that you want to accomplish. When you think and eventually put your mind into it, you could do anything you want, and more. When critical thinking you could accomplish your gaols, because you take the steps neccessary in order to plan out your journey in which how it will all play out. Sincerity means to committ to what you say. For example, it does not matter what you think, what matters most in life is what you mean when you say it.
Block 12: Adaptability:
Quote: "To any situation"
Adaptability is important because you should feel comfortable with the people that you are with. With in any situation, you should feel as if you are able to express your feeling and or ideas to which ever it may be. Adaptability should be applied when you are comfortable within your own skin, and the way you behave. For example, except the person that you have become and will be in the next chapter of your life. Adaptability should be to have the ablility to adjust to unknown enviroments for the good of yourself.
Block 13: Condition:
Quote: "Mental-Moral-Physical. Rest, exercise and diet must be considered. Moderation must be practiced. Dissipation must be eliminated."
Being conditioned is an important thing because that way you are able to stay within any condition and behave, and or be responsible. Being conditioned means to have the mind set that regards to the appearance, quality, and or working order.
Block 14: Skill:
Quote: "A knowledge of and the ability to properly and quickly execute the fundamentals. Be prepared and cover every little detail."
Having specific skills is important because that way it makes you more unique than others. For example, you may know how to do other things in which others dont. Those skills could be used to complete tasks in a better or faster way than anyone else. Having skills would make others want you more, compared to a person who only completes the basics. Having skills means that you have a particular ability in which you could teach others to accomplish.
Block 15: Team Spirit:
Quote: "A genuine consideration for others. An eagerness to sacrifice personal interests of glory for the welfare of all."
Team spirit is important to have because you should be the type of person who would be willing to work with others. For example, if someone needs help, you should be willing to contribute the person when and if needed. Sooner or later, if the roles are reversed you would want someone to help you when in need. By having team spirit, you could be the happy one in the group in which brings everyones hopes up.
Block 16: Honesty:
Quote: "In thought and action"
Honesty is important because wih this skill you could build relationships with people that you never thought you would. Honesty should be a natural thing to a person, because you are constantly being tested everyday whether you lie about something or not. Even the small lies turn into big lies eventually. Being honesty shows character of the type of person you are.
Block 17: Resourcefulness:
Quote: "Proper judgement"
Having resourcefulness is important because that way you could have the ability to overcome any difficulities you may have. When you have the proper skills and or have the neccessary resources, it may be easier to achieve a task. When accomplishing certain duties, or goals that you may have as a person you could be able to provide resources for others. ]
Block 18: Poise:
Quote: Just being yourself. Being at ease in any situation." Graceful and elegant bearing in a person.
Poise is important because if you are the type of person in which is graceful then that would mean that you are a kind person to have respect for others. It displays a sense of having the ability to show that type of person that you want to be and that you can be.
Block 19: Confidence:
Quote: "Respect without fear. May come from being prepared and keeping all things in proper perspective."
Confidence is important because when you are in certain situations you should be able to feel comfortable with in your own skin. If in certain situations you should be able to walk into a room and feel like you belong and you are worthy of something. Confidence is key because you should be able to display that you are proud of the content you have completed, etc.
Block 20: Reliability:
Quote: "Creates respect"
Having reliability means that you are able to trust someone when it comes to things. For example being reliable means that anyone could count on you anytime and any place. Having reliability is important becausw you want people to be able to trust you when they are in trouble.
Block 21: Fight:
Quote: "Determined effort"
Being able to fight measn to stick up for what you believe in. For example if you have a certain opinion about something than you should fight and give your ideas with evidence to the other person.
If you believe strongly with your ideas than maybe some other people will agree with you too. Especially if you provide pecific examples and evidence to back up your thoughts.
Block 22: Competitive greatness:
Quote: "Be at your best when your best is needed.Enjoyment of a difficult challenge."
Being competitive and having greatness means that you should never give up on your goals or dreams and you should stay focused on the outcome of it all, even if you can not see it. Being focused means that you could most likely see the light at the end of the tunnel. (figuartively)
Block 23: Integrity:
Quote: "Purity of intention"
Integrity is important because it displays the quality of being honest and showing that you have strong morals and principals. When a person has integrity it basically means that, that certain person feeling stongly about their beliefs and the way their life style is. For example, their beliefs are important to them and they will most likely express those feelings out in public for everyone to know. An example of integrity is doing the correct thing but not caring whether everyone knows that you did it or not. Basically meaning that you dont choose the right for others to view you as a good person.
Block 24: Faith:
Quote: "Believe and Achieve"
Faith is an important part of your life because it is a type of lifestyle that you could lean on that could get you through the difficult times. Faith is something that you believe in that could change your perspective when it comes to certain situations. Faith, could bring others closer together and create new friendships. Faith is known for completing trust and confidence within someone.
Block 25: Patience:
Quote: "Good things take time"
Patience is an important aspect of life because you shouldn't have the need to rush things. if it is meant to be then it will happen. For example, if you have a career job in mind, eventually you will get hired to work for that specific business. You shouldn't expect to get to the finish line right away, otherwise you won't apperciate it. Another example would be if you are trying to seek love within someone. You should have patience because eventually the person will arrive and the wait would be worth it. You would be so grateful and you wouldn't take her for granted.
