Ten tips to being more truthful

Barbra A. Lewis

1.Make a commitment to tell the truth.
2.Tell someone about your commitment.

Quote:We learned about honesty and integrity - that the truth matters... that you don't take shortcuts or play by your own set of rules... and success doesn't count unless you earn it fair and square. Michelle Obama

Reflection: This is saying that we should only say the truth and not lie. this will help us be better people and help us better in life this will help you. cause lying not does only hurt you but also hurts the people you love and can affect you life horribly. so be a truthful person this will help you in your life.

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3.Think before you give a dishonest answer, explanation, sarcasm, or reason.

Quote:“Good name in man and woman, dear my lord,Is the immediate jewel of their souls: Who steals my purse steals trash; ’tis something, nothing; ’twas mine, ’tis his, and has been slave to thousands; But he that filches from me my good name Robs me of that which not enriches him,  And makes me poor indeed.” 

― William Shakespeare, Othello

Reflection: This is like the saying treat other the way you want to be treated. this also mean be honest don't be a mean person be a truthful person that cause that will also help you in life.

4.Be careful of when and how you exaggeration sarcasm, or irony.

Quotes:“Get what you can with words, because words are free, but the words of an armed man ring that much sweeter.” 
― Joe Abercrombie

Reflection: Like the saying goes think before you say cause then you could say something very hurtful that could and would hurt somebody that you truly care about. These are very important keys they would help you become a better person which will help you very much. Also is very important because this will help you later on in life.

5.Be careful not to twist truth or leave out part of it.

Quote:“You gotta be careful: don't say a word to nobody about nothing anytime ever.” 
― Johnny Depp

Reflection: Being honest is very important cause later on people will starting having trust in you and this will help you later on in life and this is a very good thing too have and character trait too have. this will make people even like you more and respect you even more which is very important this will help you very much but if u lie it'll hurt and affect the people that you love and will hurt them very much that is why you should always be truthful.

6.Don't indulge in little white lies.

Quote:Little white lies are part of everyday life. If you're in court being charged with a felony, you're probably going to be tempted to lie. Or if your girlfriend asks you if the sweater she is wearing makes her look fat; you're going to lie because you love that person. There are different reasons and justifications to lie; it's human nature. Monica Raymund 

Reflection:  You have to be a truthful person because if you are very truthful people would like very much and you would be able to make many friends. Also people would like to be around you. and this would help you very much in life this is a very important characteristic to have. this is very important so be a CTR person.

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7. Watch out for silent lies.

Quote: It's so easy to play us guys that I hate to give away secrets to women because I know they'll use them. But OK, if you just simply don't give a guy the time of day, every once in awhile, it just makes us more like 'What do we do?' Men are developed to conquer. When we can't seem to conquer, we stay in it no matter what. Jamie Foxx

Reflection: You have to watch out and look for silent lies this is a very important thing too do in life and can help you very much. This can and will help you later on in life this will help you know who you can trust and who u can't cause if you tell somebody a secret and if they tell somebody then you will know no too trust because you need to have trust in people.

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8.When you catch yourself lying throw your mouth into reverse.

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reflection: This is saying that if you are about to lie throw your mouth in reverse and say the truth. lying isn't gonna get you anywhere that is just gonna cause more problems for you. It isn't gonna help. This is what your gonna have to keep on doing in order to become a CTR person that will help you out a lot in the near future and will be a very good characteristic to have and this would make people trust .

9. Talk to yourself.

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Reflection: Its actually very good to be talking to your self that means that you have a healthy mind. it means that you have a higher intelligence that mean you are a lot smarter and have a higher chance at making something out of life that is why its really good to talk to yourself

10. Treat yourself when you tell the truth.

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Reflection: Its always goo to reward yourself after you tell the the truth cause you didn't lie. and telling the truth is very important because its what makes people like you more and want too be near you even more, some ways to reward your self is by patting yourself on the back.or buying your self a treat after you do something good.

Reflection: This will help us be better people and help us better in life this will help you. cause lying not does only hurt you but also hurts the people you love and can affect you life horribly. so be a truthful person this will help you in your life.This is like the saying treat other the way you want to be treated. this also mean be honest don't be a mean person be a truthful person that cause that will also help you in life.Being honest is very important cause later on people will starting having trust in you and this will help you later on in life and this is a very good thing too have and character trait too have. this will make people even like you more and respect you even more which is very important this will help you very much but if u lie it'll hurt and affect the people that you love and will hurt them very much that is why you should always be truthful.

How the internet work

After learning more about the internet I've learned that the internet is a very complex system and has many different parts too it. There are any other parts of the system that check everything within the internet. there are some parts that keep all you information secure when you use a certain type of website. Also how each electronic device such as phones, laptops, and desktops have their very own specific IP Address which allows you too know where you're sending a message too.
Even each website has their very own IP address which lets you know where too go in order to get the website you want to get to.  and this is all connected too a DNS server.

The 10 keys to personal power

Brain Tracy

Key 1: Clarity

"Have vision. Determine what you want to be, do or have in life. Have sense of direction and know where you're going. If you do not have clear specific goals in life, you are doomed forever to work for others who do."

Quote: "For me the greatest beauty always lies in the greatest clarity." Gotthold Ephraim Lessing

Reflection: Have a clear vision of what you want in life because with out it you wouldn't know what to do. that is why you have too have clarity. this will help you have a great life and have a great personality. This is a very good way to be a better person in life.

Key 2: Competence

"If you commit to excellence, opportunities will always come your way. the harder you work , the better you get"

Quote: "The single most exciting thing you encounter in government is competence, because it's so rare." Daniel Patrick Moyniha

Reflection:If you commit too doing something you would enjoy what you are doing and love the work. you must enjoy what you love doing if u commit too what you're doing for example you're homework or you're classwork or job these a some of the things you have to put in work to have commitment in them they are very important

Key 3: Concentration

"Make the best use of your time. Ask yourself "Is this the best use of my time?" before you start anything"

Quote:You can't keep your mind on fighting when you're thinking about a woman. You can't keep your concentration. You feel like sleeping all the time. Muhammad Ali

Reflection: In order for someone too concentrate you must stay focused and make good use of you're time wisely. this will help you in life. because you wont be able to get anything done if you don't make good use of your time remember too stay focused and keep away from any distractions.

Key 4: Common Sense

• Train your mind
• think things through
• listen to your intuition
• learn from setbacks

Quote: If we put our trust in the common sense of common men and 'with malice toward none and charity for all' go forward on the great adventure of making political, economic and social democracy a practical reality, we shall not fail. Henry A. Wallace 

Reflection: Think before you do is another way do have common sense. this will help you later on in life because with out common sense people wouldn't know what to do and how to do something. to this day not that many people have common sense and that a very bad thing. cause we need common sense in this world. Common sense is very important too have and too use that way you have too know how to use it.

Key 5: Creativity
"expect the fact that every human being a genius. The hallmark of creativity is asking questions. The people who are most creative ask the most questions."
Quote:Passion is one great force that unleashes creativity, because if you're passionate about something, then you're more willing to take risks. Yo-Yo Ma
Reflection: Creativity is very important cause with out creativity we would have the inventions that we had this day if people weren't creative. it's a very good thing too have creativity it also helps the mind. that is why be creative and don't do what other people are doing follow you're own path . people use you're creativity to great something very creative.

Key 6: Consideration

"the quality of your relationships with other people determine your success in life."
"Develop the people skills you need to become a better communicator. Take courses in listening, speaking, etc."
"If you were to learn one new word a day, within 5 years, you'll be the best educated person in history."
Quote:In comparing therefore the value of the same commodity, at different periods of time, the consideration of the comparative skill and intensity of labor, required for that particular commodity, needs scarcely to be attended to, as it operates equally at both periods. David Ricardo
Reflection: Take many things into consideration taking things in to consideration is a very good thing. this will later on help you in life by helping you in school or work. this is also probably gonna make you're life better and help many different ways. that is why you should take thing in too consideration.

Key 7: Consistency
"dependable, steady predictable work always superior to fast spurts of work"

be consistent in your relationship, your family, your boss, your work. Be the person that people can depend upon. That if you say you'll do something you do it.
Quote:My dad was never married. He was kind of a rolling stone. But he was never disrespectful. At the same time, even though he had women in his life when I was a kid, there wasn't any consistency. Kevin Hart 
Reflection: consistency is very important in life this will help you later on in life. this is very important cause you have to have consistency in your life. This will also help you deal with people.

Key 8: Commitment

"No success is possible without commitment. The ability to commit yourself whole heartily is the basis of achieving all success."

"Become totally absorbed in your work. be totally committed."

Quote:We, the People, recognize that we have responsibilities as well as rights; that our destinies are bound together; that a freedom which only asks what's in it for me, a freedom without a commitment to others, a freedom without love or charity or duty or patriotism, is unworthy of our founding ideals, and those who died in their defense. Barack Obama

Reflection: Being committed too something is very important the reason being is you show your loyalty to the people around u. and this will help you reach the goal that you want too reach. if you stay committed too that goal you would soon reach it. cause achieving goals is a very important thing and very interesting thing too do. goal setting is goal getting.

Key 9: Courage

"The fear of failure is the single greatest reason for failure in life"

Quote:Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma - which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. Steve Jobs

Reflection: This is very important is too have courage cause it means that you're brave. and aren't afraid of anything. this is a very good thing too have in life this is a very important thing too have. also will help u in life.

Key 10: Confidence
"you only get confidence by doing things over and over again."
Quote:Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence. Helen Keller
Reflection:Confidence. It’s something we all have, but with various levels. It’s what makes the difference between closing a deal and waiting for a call back. It’s what makes the difference between achieving your dream and living a static life. Confidence is key – we’ve all heard it. When you’re confident, you feel good. You think big, you’re positive, and you emit envious vibes. People want to know more about you, how you became that way. They become intrigued.

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This is the end of the 10 keys of personal power, we have gone trough the 10 keys got quotes for them and made summary's for each of the 10 keys. told you the different types of ways that this can and will help you later on in you're life which would help you prepare for the future and your life.

The Seven Habits

The 7 Habits of highly Effective People

Habit 1: Be Proactive

"Habit 1 is the key to unlocking all the other habits and that's why it comes first. it says, " I am the captain of my life. I can choose my attitude, I'm responsible for my own happiness or unhappiness. I am the driver's seat of my own destiny, not just a passenger."

Quote:A leadership culture is one where everyone thinks like an owner, a CEO or a managing director. It's one where everyone is entrepreneurial and proactive.

Robin S. Sharma

Reflection:what this quote is saying is that be proactive is good because if you want to be proactive you have to be a calm person and be in control of you're life and let someone else be in control of it. like the first quote said you have to be the front seat driver and not a passenger. this is what this quote is trying to say about being a proactive person.

Habit 2: Begin with the end in mind
"control your own destiny or someone else will." (Jack Welch)
Quote:Begin with the end in mind.

Stephen Covey

Reflection:you have to take control of you're own destiny you cant have somebody take control of it for you. This is your life you're in charge not somebody else that is going to be commanding you to do. you have to be able to make you're own decisions because if you don't take control of it someone else will. and just letting you know you're probably not going to like how they are controlling you're life they might even destroy you're life make you do thing that you don't want to do that is why i suggest that you take action of you life. you're the one in charge not somebody else you. you're life you're decisions.

Habit 3: Put first things first
"Organize and execute around priorities"

Quote:When you write what you know, you stay in control. One of the first things I encourage my writing students to do is to lose control - say what they want to say, break structure.

Natalie Goldberg

Reflection: This quote is saying that you take control do what you want to do because it wouldn't be good for you because you have to be in control of you're life and not let someone else be in control. then you wouldn't be able to do the things that you want to do and want to say.

Habit 4:Think win-win
"Think win-win or no deal"
Quote:Acting is a win-win situation. There is no risk involved. That's why I get tired of hearing actors who try to make out that there's a downside to it. Fame is an odd thing. It bugs you a little bit, but it's really not bad.
John Corbett

Reflection:in a win-win situation everybody is a winner that's the reason why they call it a win-win situation everybody wins and the isn't any losers. that is why i like win-win situations because everybody wins something and nobody loses.

Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood
"diagnose before you prescribe"
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"Effective listeners remember that "words have no meaning - people have meaning." The assignment of meaning to a term is an internal process; meaning comes from inside us. And although our experiences, knowledge and attitudes differ, we often misinterpret each other’s messages while under the illusion that a common understanding has been achieved."

— Larry Barker

Reflection: This quotes is trying to say that in order to be understood you must understand people first because if you want them to understand you, you have understand them because if you don't give them the respect that they deserve you will not receive the respect that you need be respectful too people because if you're not respectful too them you wont get the respect from them like the saying goes treat other the way you want to be treated. this all has its own cycle too that hat is why this is very important this would help you much better in life and be a better listener

Habit 6: Synergize

The whole is greater than the sum of its parts(1+1=3)

Quote:I truly believe in positive synergy, that your positive mindset gives you a more hopeful outlook, and belief that you can do something great means you will do something great.

Russell Wilson

Reflection: Russel Wilson is saying that that being filled with positive energy is a very good thing the reason being why I believe this is because no body like somebody who is filled with negative energy they aren't really fun to be around cause they will try too bring you down with them and stoop too there level but if you keep on having a positive attitude and go down to there level

Habit 7: Sharpen the saw
Four Dimensions of Self-Renewal: Physical, Mental , spiritual, Social/Emotional

Quote:"Unless we can join forces and recognize each other’s humanity, how can we do business together, let alone make progress?"

Daniel Lubetzky

Reflection: Say if you're cutting wood or building something with a friend. the both of you are doing  you're own thing you guys wouldn't be able to get the work done with out doing it together. if you guys do work together you would be able to get the job done faster and have a better chance of it turning out the way you want it too come out. you guys would be able to make very great progress and get the job done the is no I in team with a team its better cause you cant just expect to do something by yourself you wouldn't be able to have it done on time. why do u think in sports there are many people and all those people make a team not just one person many more.

Reflection:All seven of these habits will help in life. these will help in many different ways the way that they will id by you using them the proper way that is one of the ways that they are going to help you this will help you in many different ways in order to complete these habits. this will also help you become a better person in life. Thinking win-win is a very good thing to keep in mind the reason being that you'll always be thinking positive. being proactive is a very important thing to be to be the person in charge of you're life and no letting anybody else taking control of it because its you're decisions.

Three Fundamental Techniques

in Handling people

 Technique 1: Don't criticize, condemn or complain.

"If you want to gather honey, don't kick over the beehive."
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Reflection:Technique is trying saying that instead of complaining you should show graduated for what you have be grateful and thankful because not that many people have a lot of the things that some of us have they are less fortunate.

Technique 2: Give honest and sincere appreciation

"The big secret in dealing with people"

Quote:"Envy is a symptom of lack of appreciation of our own uniqueness and self worth. Each of us has something to give that no one else has."

Reflection:This is trying to say that the best way to deal with people is to be honest with them. show appreciation to them when they are talking and do not interrupt them. Be a good listener because if you're kind to them they will be kind back. they will also be listening to what you have to say. This is one of the easiest and the big secret in dealing with people.

Technique 3: Arouse in the other person eager to want.

"He who can do this has the whole world with him. He who cannot walks a lonely way."

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“arouse in the other person an eager want. He who can do this has the whole world with him. He who cannot walks a lonely way.”

Reflection:This saying that to make people happy because that would make it easier for you to deal with them in so you all can have great time with each other.

Final Reflection:These are the three techniques that will help you in handling people without these techniques it will be very hard to be handling people. this teaches you how to be nice to people and not to be a very rude person. make them feel happy and heart warmming.

Semester Break

A.I did really do anything other than watching TV, playing video games, and being on my phone. which were pretty much most of the things i did while on winter break.

B.I went to Scottsdale, Arizona visiting my family i went with my older sister, my grandma, and my little brother. i was visiting my Aunt and Uncle and their 4 children.

C. Went I was in Arizona i did meet some of the people my Aunt knows and i would be talking to them for a little bit and hang out with them.

D.I watched Star Wars : the force awakens it was a really good movie except for the part in which Han Solo is killed by his son Benjamin but they call him Kylo Ren. that was my least favorite part in the movie.

E.I was playing basketball and i would see a lot of the football games because i like football and i love to play the sport.