School break days

                      School Break Days

My school break days were mostly all good and fun. I played soccer, the Marquez soccer team had a tournament and we finished 3rd place. I only played the first game because after I got sick. But in that one game I played we won and I scored probably one of my best goals so far. Then, like a week later we had another tournament. We just played 3 games, we lost two and won one. I went to two games and missed the last one because I went out with my girlfriends family. They invited me to go to Big Bear Mountain. I was excited I really been wanting to go. I woke up at 6:30 in the morning and we left like around 7:30. We got there like around 9:30. Making our way up the mountain was a hassle. We all started feeling light headed and dizzy, because there were so many turns. I was also really uncomfortable sitting there for a long time, I have long legs so I need to stretch them out! But we finally arrived and we ate Denny's and went on to go have some fun. We paid to go down on a sled for a couple of hours and it was pretty fun. I also had a snowball fight with my girlfriend and her cousins. The ice was really cold! Then we decided to head back home around 3 and it took us until about 5 to just get off the mountain! We still had the freeway to go and the whole ride home I was so uncomfortable, my legs were killing me! Other than that it was a really fun day! A movie I watched this break was "Why him?" it was a really funny movie. I went to Cinemark in Downey to go watch it with my girlfriend and two other friends. I also finally finished all the seasons of "The Walking Dead"on Netflix. It's a really good show.

Class Evaluation

                        Class Evaluations

1.What are things you like about the class? 
-Things that I like about the class is how Mr. Haymore is always teaching us ways on how to succeed and become a better person. I like how Mr. Haymore makes us read our goals daily so what we want to achieve always sticks,

2.What are things you do not like about the class?
-There is really nothing that I don't like about the class. Some things can be boring to me because it doesn't really interest me.

3.Recommendations for improving the class
-I don't have any recommendations on improving the class.

4.What was a highlight for you in the class?
-Always typing about ways to become successful and a CTR person.

5.Explain:Did you really do your best in this class?
-I believe I could do better, it wasn't my best, but I worked hard.

6. Answer:Are you reading and writing in your Life Planning Goals Journal: both parts-Goals part and Sharpen the Saw part for at least five minutes daily and reporting? Explain. 
-I don't read and write on my journal everyday, I only read and add more things to them during class. I should start reading and writing on my journal outside of class. But when i'm in class I stay focused and read and try to add more goals .

7. Answer: Are you committed to being a CTR person and seeking Personal Development? Why or why not? 
-Yes, I am always trying to be a good person and always improve myself in many ways and learn from mistakes I make. I am committed to being a CTR person.

Medical School

1.  Albert Einstein College of Medicine - New York 

2. Students admitted usually have a GPA between a 3.5 and 4.0

3. Tuition is approximately $45,000

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5.Master of Science in Clinical Research Methods, Master Science in Bioethics

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7. This would not be my first choice but this school is really good. Yo

The 10 Keys to Personal Power

The 10 Keys to Personal Power

Brian Tracy

briantracey.com

Key 1: Clarity

"Have vision. Determine what you want to be, do or have in life. Have a 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." 

   I agree on everything this quote has to say. Have a certain goal in life and work towards it and try your best to reach it. Always have other goals to keep you sharp. For example, if you want to lose weight, get stronger, read a book a day, etc. Little things like that will benefit you in life. My main goal is to become a professional soccer player. Everyday I am trying something that will help me get closer to reach it. I always have small goa
ls as well like score a goal this weekend or get an assist, also goals outside of soccer like finish all my homework. 

Key 2: Competence

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

   If you have a goal don't just be content and wish it happens. You have to work hard for it and earn it. Be committed and try your best everyday to reach your goal, be determined and don't give up on your goal. Sometimes it can get tough but you have to work through the tough times. If you work hard, you will get better and opportunities will come. I have to work really hard for my dream. There is a lot of competition but I believe I can make it if I keep on working hard.

Key 3: Concentration 
"Make the best use of your time. Ask yourself "Is this the best use of my time?" before you start anything." 

   Always make the best use of your time. You don't want to be wasting your time with something that wouldn't benefit
you in any way. You know what you should be doing to be successful.  For example, if you know you have homework but want to play video games, think before and choose the right option and do your homework first, then maybe you can play video games after your done with your priorities.

Key 4: Common Sense 

• Train your mind
• Think things through 
• Listen to your intuition 
• Learn from setbacks

I agree with all these points. Train your mind too choose the right thing. You can train your mind to make yourself a better person. Thinking things through is also very important. You shouldn't make important decisions without thinking it through. Listen to your intuition, your gut feeling. It's usually always the right thing to do. Learn from setbacks like your mistakes. Don't let that bring you down, let that bring you up. Common sense is things you know is something you know you should do and that is obvious.

Key 5: Creativity 
"Except the fact that every human being is a genius. The hallmark of creativity is asking questions. The people who are most creative ask the most questions."

Everybody is creative in there own way. Ask lots of questions. Asking questions can help you learn a lot. The more you know the better it will be for you. Do things the way you want it, even if not many people agree on it, you should always try new things out. Be creative in your thinking and things that you do. People just think of art and drawings when they hear the word creativity, but there's a lot of other things to be creative at in a daily basis. Sports, hobby's, foods, clothing, etc. Being open-minded allows you to be more creative.

Key 6: Consideration 
"The quality of your relationships with other people will 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.

Consideration is when you have to make a careful thought overtime and choose the right decision you think is best for you. Things you will have to put in consideration in life are the people you have relationships with, goals you have for yourself that you want to do, living a healthy or unhealthy lifestyle, work/jobs you may want, etc. Just named a few things that will most likely you will have to make decisions with in life. Personally, things I have in consideration are the people I spend most time with. Like in school I have friends, and usually I think about if I should continue talking to them after high school. We all have things to have in consideration, and try to make the right choices that will help you become successful in your life.

Key 7: Consistency 
"Dependable, steady predictable work is always superior to fast spurts of work."

"Be consistent in your relationships, your family, friends, your boss, your work.  Be the person that people can depend upon.  That if you say you’ll do something you do it.."

Be more consistent in everything you do. Be consistent with your work, family, friends, etc... like the second quote says. Being consistent means to always work on something or doing something and always doing good most of the time. People that aren't consistent are people that might do one thing that is good but don't continue. For example, I practice playing soccer consistently, which means I practice almost everyday. 

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."

Commitment is a must have if you want to be successful on anything in life. I agree with both of Brian Tracy's quotes. If you want to do good in something you have to be committed on working on it and not giving up. For example, I want to be a great soccer player, so I am committed on working hard and practicing often to become a great player. Another example of commitment is lets say you want to lose 10 pounds in a month. You will have to stay committed in eating right and excising daily. 

Key 9: Courage 

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

Brian Tracy's quote is very true. If you fear failure, you will most likely fail in life. Fail is normal, you need to learn how to fail because we all have to fail. Take failing in a positive way and look at it as motivation to get you better and not do the same mistake again. For example, if your trying out for your high school soccer team and you failed to make it, don't give up. Get better and practice more so next time you have that opportunity, you will make it. Also, don't be afraid on trying new things, especially if its something you really want to try. Don't be afraid, be brave.  

Dr. Covey Video Response

I learned many things the video. I like when he referred to an ice burg everyone can see the top but not the bottom, and he says personality is on top and character would be in the bottom, because personality is something a lot of people can see and character is something people can't really see. Dr. Covey made some great points throughout the video.

Free Write

This weekend I went to Olive Garden with my girlfriend. The food was really, really, really good. We got chicken Alfredo pasta and for the appetizer we got chicken soup and bread sticks. I had a great time eating and talking to her, it was a good day. 

November 20 is my birthday. I don't really want anything but to just to go out somewhere fun and eat with my family and girlfriend. I know my family will probably give me a bit of money and I have some ideas of things to buy with the money. Maybe some clothes and shoes, I'm not sure yet. My mom told me she might give me a laptop and I really need one so I will be really happy and grateful if I can get one. She says that will count as my Christmas gift also. And I am fine with that. 

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

                                                The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Habit 1: Be Proactive 

Being proactive is a very important habit to be a highly effective person. It means you are a responsible person. Always doing the right thing to do even when no one is looking. You choose your action, attitudes and moods. Being proactive is another way of saying your in charge of yourself and do things for yourself that you think will benefit you. "Don't be reactive but proactive. Thus you will happen your life." I feel like I am a proactive person at time. But only at times so I need to improve myself and always try to be a proactive person.

Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind 

"Control your own destiny or someone else will." (Jack Welch) Control your life and do what you think will be best for you. For example. if you want to be a doctor, go for it. Do what it takes and study the things you need to study. Do what you love. Don't settle for something you don't enjoy because you will be wasting your time and you could be doing something you like and be enjoying life. Don't follow others, follow your dreams. Think about what you want to achieve and what you have to do to get there.

Habit 3: Put First Things First
This habit to put first things first means to do your priorities. "Organize and execute around priorities." Do things that are most important to you first. For example, one of my priorities are soccer. So, I make time and practice or study soccer to make myself better because I really want to get better. Another priority that I have but personally need to work on more is doing all my homework.

Habit 4: Think Win-Win

"Think win-win or no deal." To me this habit means a state of mind and heart that always seeks mutual benefit in all human interactions. They are agreements or solutions that are mutually beneficial and satisfying. Win-win also means to find a balance. For example, it's not your either nice or you're tough, you can be both. You can be sensitive but you also have to be brave. It's all about finding the right balance with things that will make you a better person.

Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, then to be Understood 
"Diagnose before you prescribe." This is a habit so you can communicate better. You have to understand others to be understood. We spend many years learning how to read, write and talk. People listen with the intent to reply and not really understand.We also usually respond with our life experiences. It is important to know how to reply to others without always responding with something that you've gone through. In some situations it is fine to talk about your experiences. To me it is most important to understand others then reply appropriately.

Habit 6: Synergize  
"The whole is greater than the sum of its parts (1+1=3)"
To me this pretty much means two heads are better than one. Have good teamwork and be open-minded. For example, I play soccer so we need good teamwork to try to play well and  win the game. Another example is lets say your trying to make a song with another person. You need to help each other out and let each other know how to improve and what your doing well. It brings many of peoples ideas and it could result in something great.

Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw
The Four Dimensions of Self-Renewal: Physical,Mental, Spiritual, Social/Emotional
Keep yourself fresh. Renew yourself. It's really important to do that so you can have energy and do all the important things you need to get done. You can renew yourself by relaxing, eating healthy, waking up early and sleeping early and getting rest. Always find a way to keep yourself sharp and not be really tired and overdue things.

Reflection: I believe that all 7 of these habits can highly effect people in a positive way. I will try my best to use all of these habits to improve myself  as a person and become successful.