Integrity

Definition: adherence to moral and ethical principles.

Integrity is sticking to your word and holding yourself accountable to your word. Integrity is needed in a leadership role because without it, nobody would trust their peers or be able to believe everything anyone says. Owning up to mistakes it something that is a large part of integrity. For me, I need stop pushing Rec leadership of to the side as just "an extra class" and take it more seriously. The fact that I'm doing this blog the day it's due is ridiculous. I need to hold myself more accountable in these situations.

An example of someone who does have integrity would be an accountant. They count money for businesses. An accountant could very easily pocket some money and lie about the total cash. But they don't, they hold themselves to a high moral principle which could translate to having integrity. 

Strength

Definition : the quality or state of being strong.

Strength isn't necessary dependant on how much someone can bench press. Although lifting 300 pounds does technically make you strong, it doesn't signify that you have strength. To me, strength means being able to persevere in difficult times. Mental strength is just as important as physical strength. While in a leadership role, having strong mental awareness will you keep you on track to complete your goal, it will also demonstrate the confidence you have and hopefully instil that confidence into your peers. 

In Rec, I chose to wear my retainer every night for the 30 days challenge. I needed a lot of mental strength for the first couple of days. When you don't wear a retainer for a long time and then randomly decide to wear it, you wake up in the morning not being able to chew food due to the pain. But, mental strength overpowered the worry of the pain and told me that completing the 30 day challenge would feel great once it was accomplished. 

Disappointment

Disappointment sucks, whether it be disappointing yourself or disappointing others. I think disappointing others hurts a lot more though. 

Definition: to fail to fulfill the expectations or wishes of.

Disappointing yourself sucks, once you've completed an assignment knowing you didn't give your 100%, it leaves a bad feeling in your stomach. While doing the task, the fact that you're giving half effort doesn't seem like that big of a deal, but when you look back on the fact you didn't do your best, it makes you feel sick and embarrassed. Disappointing other people is even worse, when people rely on you to complete something and you don't, you know that their opinion of you will automatically change; even if they say it doesn't. The feeling of letting someone down or disappointing them really makes you rethink what you just did, the fact that you had a chance to really come through for someone and you end up falling short, it causes a horrible feeling to dwell in your stomach. 

Passion

Definition:any powerful or compelling emotion or feeling, aslove or hate.

Passion is the feeling that compels people to do great things. Nobody has ever changed the world in a field in which they weren't passionate about. For me, If I lack passion for something, I find it very hard to gather my thoughts and complete the task I'm meant to finish.  On the other hand, having  passion for things helps me excel in whatever I'm doing. Putting in hard work becomes a whole lot easier if you're passionate about whatever it is you're doing. For example, driving out to Langley 3-4 times a week would seem like a nuisance, but since I'm passionate about soccer, I don't mind the commute at all. 

Stress

Stress is something that everyone deals with one way or another; stress is inevitable. I personally stress the most about standards. I hold myself to really high standards and often worry if the standards are too high and some of the goals are unachievable. I often compare my accomplishments to those of other people and don't spend enough time reflecting on what I've personally accomplished. The way I deal with this stress is by creating small goals that add up to bigger goals. It's a bit of a cliché as far as goal creating but I feel as if it really works

Totems

 A totem is someone who attends or has attended Aldergrove Community Secondary School. This blogger underlined the word Aldergrove; clearly not a lot of people know about Aldergrove. ACSS is the school that always needs a brief introduction when people ask "what school you go to." People who never went to ACSS don't understand how close of a school it really is. At other schools there are cliques that stick together while at ACSS everyone is cool with blending together for events. Having only around 500 students makes it hard for certain events to happen due to lack of bodies but having so little people ups the feeling of community. A totem is someone who leads by example and creates a welcoming atmosphere.

Coaching

Coaching is a very strange thing in the world of sport. Instructing other people on how the way a sport is meant to be played can be frustrating yet fulfilling. Coaches have to have control of their team yet not come across as controlling. Coaches have to give leisure time but also put their teams through strenuous training sessions. The relationship between a player and a coach can be the different between good and great. If the player feels antagonized by the coach he will not perform at the best. The coach must find ways to prick the sides of the athlete for him to find his greatness. The most satisfactory part of coaching is when all the hard work and determination finally pays off and comes out on the field. I hope to coach some kind of athletic team in the future.

Safety

Definition:
 The state of being safe; freedom from the risk of injury or danger
How it connects to being a leader:
A leader must ensure that his group is kept safe. It is a leaders job to maintain safety and to not allow harm on any of his followers. The safety of the group should be a leaders main focus as his followers are essential to any sort of success. Although keeping the team safe is important, a leader must take risks as well. A leader must push his or her team to the limits without causing bodily harm. It is the leaders job to find each individuals personal maximum and push them to pass it.  
  

Jyothi Goddam Pulla

Jyothi Goddam Pulla is a women born in India.  She often put others needs before her own which made her a great leader. Jyothi volunteered a lot of her time at local schools where she tutored young girls and helped them chase their dreams and ambitions. When one of the schools she volunteered at was sadly shut down, she started a new study group for any girl who was interested in learning.  Jyothi is selfless thinker who has all the characteristics a strong leader should have.  

John "the Wizard of Westwood" Wooden

John Wooden was a basketball player and coach. When he was the head coach at UCLA, he won ten NCAA national championships in 12 years. 

John Wooden always had something to say and had several brilliant quotes. 
"Talent in God given, be humble
Fame is man given, be grateful
Conceit is self given, be careful"

"Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do"

John is famous for having made a success pyramid. The pyramid models the necessities of a champion. It gives views anything negative that could happen during a match and how it should be seen as a positive. John Wooden saw sports in a different way then most, which could be the reason why he won so many championships. 

Steve Jobs

Who is he?
Steven Paul "Steve" Jobs was an American inventor and entrepreneur. He was co-founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Apple Incorporation. 

Why is he important?
Steve Jobs made apple products. He revolutionized modern technology by making things easier and more accessible. Steve Jobs proved that a top notch education isn't needed to be successful, he demonstrated how people can achieve greatness simply by working hard. 

Behavior/ Habits

 Definition
(Behavior) -The actions or reactions of a person or animals in response to external or internal stimuli.
(Habits) - A recurrent, often unconscious pattern of behavior that is acquired through frequent repetition

What it means to me - These two words go together quite nicely. For a habit to form, one must behave in a certain manner several times. To prevent bad habits from being formed, one must behave in the right ways. An example of a bad habit is smoking; while an example of a good habit is brushing your teeth.  Behavior can be changed by who people spend their time with. Behavior is a strong representation of who a person is. 

Feedback

Definition - evaluative information derived from such a reaction or response

What is means to me - Feedback is an important part of sharing ideas. It can help the speaker realize mistakes or points that could be added. However, it can also be hurtful if taken the wrong way or said with two much negativity. If used properly, feedback can help speakers become more confident in their abilities. 

Ethics

Definition - the rules of conduct recognized in respect to a particular class of human actions or a particular group, culture, etc.

What it means to me - Ethics are like moral principals. They're a standard that we choose to live by. Ethics are the way we present ourselves and how we should respect others. It's the proper way we should act toward or around others. Without ethics everyone would be rude and self-serving, they would do what is right for them. 

Trust

Definition - Firm belief in the integrity, ability or character of a person or thing; confidence or reliance

What it means to me - Trust is never worrying that the person you've instilled trust into will ever violate it. Someone you know will always do what's in your best interest and will always uphold their word. Trust is an important part of all relationships because both sides must trust that the other will always have their back. Putting trust in someone is hoping/ knowing that they won't betray you.

Sacrifice

 Definition - the surrender or destruction of something prized or desirable for the sake of something considered as having a higher value

What it means to me - Sacrifice is putting valuables on the line for a greater good, even if that greater thing may not benefit you.  A sacrifice is giving up something without fully knowing if the 'something better' is a guarantee. It's to put the well-being of others ahead of your own well-being.

Perseverance

Definition -
(Casual) 

It means to keep on going, no matter what. That means no matter how hard the obstacle or challenge, one continues to face it and keep on trying.

(Dictionary)

Steady persistence in a course of action, a purpose, etc. in spite of difficulties

What it means to me - Perseverance is an important aspect of life. The things we want in life are never easy and must be obtained through hard work. Nobody likes hard work but we must push through the obstacles to get to where we want to be.  

Perspective

Definition - A way of regarding situations or topics

What it means to me - Perspective is a very important part of life. It's good to understand how other people view situations because everyone has something different to offer. Having a large variety of different perspectives can help solve a problem by seeing it in many different ways. Everyone processes situations differently so the end results may differ but still all be correct.  

GOALS

Definition - An observable and measurable end result having one or more objectives to be achieved within a more or less fixed time frame.


What it means to me - Setting a goal makes it possible to increase your motivation and focus while improving your chances for success. Goals aren't always incorporated with sports, they can be educational whether it be a a certain letter grade or just a pass. Even financial, as in saving money for a car.

My goal - my goal is to pass my drivers test. To achieve that goal I am currently taking driving lessons and I feel confident that I can pass the test. Once I pass the test I will then set a goal of saving up for a car