Respect Yourself

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April 18, 2012 · Posted in Respect  


Here are the lyrics to the song Respect Yourself:
If you disrespect anybody that you run in to
How in the world do you think anybody’s s’posed to respect you
If you don’t give a heck ’bout the man with the bible in his hand
Just get out the way, and let the gentleman do his thing
You the kind of gentleman that want everything your way
Take the sheet off your face, boy, it’s a brand new day
Respect yourself, respect yourself
If you don’t respect yourself
Ain’t nobody gonna give a good cahoot, na na na na
Respect yourself, respect yourself
If you’re walking ’round think’n that the world owes you something cause
You’re here you goin’ out the world backwards like you did when you
Put your hand on your mouth when you cough, that’ll help the solution
Oh, you cuss around women and you don’t even know their names and you
Dumb enough to think that’ll make you a big ol man

What does this song mean to you? What does self respect mean? How can we demonstrate self respect?

　　　　

Dalai Lama Talks about Respect

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April 18, 2012 · Posted in Compassion, Respect  

What is the Dalai Lama saying about respect? Compassion? Do you agree or disagree? Share your opinions about respect and compassion.

　　　　

Is Respect given or earned?

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April 18, 2012 · Posted in Integrity, Respect  

After this clip, respond to the following: Is respect given or earned? What does integrity mean to you? What does respect mean to you?

　　　　

Motivation Acrostic Poems

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March 29, 2012 · Posted in Determination, Motivation  

An Acrostic poem is a poem in which certain letters of the lines, usually the first letters, form a word or message relating to the subject.  Here are some motivation examples.  Can you come up with your own Acrostic Poem that relates to motivation and determination?

Motivation

Many

Obstacles

Tackled

In

Very

Accelerated

Time

Everyday

 

DETERMINATION:

Daily posting of poetry is hard

Even when the prompts themselves seem easy

Trouble yourselves with discipline, my bards

Equivocation doesn’t help you see

Rhyme or reason for writing every day

More’s the pity, for when you set your sights

In discipline you reach your goals halfway

Never say no and don’t give up the fight

Ask yourself what it is you’re writing for

Then give yourself a goal and make it stand

It takes one step and again one step more

Only you can take the steps. Make it grand!

No goal is met with procrastination

No goal is met without determination

Ambition

A driving need to forge ahead

Making talent work for you

Being aware of words that are said

It matters when memory serves you

Taking steps to learn and grow

Initiative is the way to go

Open the receptacle of your mind

New solutions may you find
　　　　

Motivation from Spencer West

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How does Spencer use his experience to motivate others?    How has he overcome challenges in his life?  What qualities does he possess?

How do you motivate and inspire others?

 

　　　　

Lyndon’s Helper

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Click on the following link:
http://www.webertube.com/video/12938/lyndon-s-helper

How does Lyndon motivate others? How do you motivate others?

How does he demonstrate determination, drive and

encouragment?  What is inspiring about his story?

　　　　

Going for Gold in Life

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March 26, 2012 · Posted in Believe in yourself, Determination, Motivation  

Going for Gold in Life

In Beijing this summer we’ll see those five brilliant, interlocking Olympic rings on flags, TV and billboards. The world’s best athletes will compete for gold and the triumphant will stand, listening to their national anthems on the winner’s platform. They come from different countries, diverse cultures and they represent a variety of sports. But the peak performers all have something in common—traits and attitudes that make them champions in sport and in life.

The first trait of winners is belief in their dreams. Performance is not a measure of value; it’s a reflection of it. You perform up to the expectation that you and significant others have of you in advance. So the expectation equals motivation. And motivation is an inner force that compels behavior.

The most important belief you will ever have is about your potential. Why would you be motivated to learn if you didn’t think you were worth the effort? You must look at yourself as an uncut gemstone of potential—a diamond in the making that only needs to be cut and polished with experience, skills and knowledge.

Belief is the single most important thing. I believe I can do something more than I am doing, and I won’t let anything stop me. You project on the outside what you feel on the inside. The most important opinion you will ever have is the one in your head. That makes you your greatest coach.

How do you increase your worth and project the belief in yourself? Give your name first when you meet someone. Smile because it’s a light in the window to let someone know you care. Don’t use trial and error; read biographies of people who have overcome the most to become successful. The most successful people read the most. Use mentors. There are dozens of ways to increase your belief in yourself.

With a belief in yourself you can cultivate your talents. Talent is inborn. You will never have another ounce of talent because it was given to you at the moment you were conceived. It’s a combination of all the marvelous things that came before you. For example, the ability to hold a scalpel steady is inborn; musical talent is inborn. There are 19 natural gifts that have been discovered. Your job is to dust off and uncover your talents so they can bud and blossom.  The things you love to do in the evenings and on Saturdays are where your talents lie.

Believe in your talents. Believe in your worth.

　　　　

Motivated Will Smith

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How does Will Smith demonstrate motivation, presistence, and determination?  How has he lived his dreams?  He shares his optimism with others, are you optimistic?  How can we motivate ourselves?  How can we motivate others? 

 

　　　　

The Race

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March 14, 2012 · Posted in Determination, Encouragement, Motivation  


Watch the following video clip. Why is Ali motivated to win the race? What motivates him during the race? What motivates him as he approaches the finish line? Who in your life motivates and encourages you? How do they do this?

　　　　

Hoop Dreams come true

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How does Jason demonstrate sportsmanship and being a valuable team player? How does he demonstrate motivation to his team members?  How do you contribute as a team player in your classes, sports, and at home?  Who is someone you know that is a good example of being a team player?  What can we learn from Jason and his team?

 

　　　　

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