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.