three i's of success

integrity
[in-teg-ri-tee]: noun
1. adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty
2. the state of being whole, entire, or undiminished
3. a sound, unimpaired, or perfect condition

integrity leaves an impression on people. it shows people who you are and what you stand for. makes you trustworthy. how do we show our integrity? it can be as simple as showing up to work or class on time.

make it a habit!


initiative
[ih-nish-ee-uh-tiv]: noun

1. an introductory act or step; leading action
2. readiness and ability in initiating action; enterprise
3. one’s personal, responsible decision

shows your passionate. shows leadership. it forces you to be involved so you can expand your network of people. how do we show initiative? get out there and do something. don't sit around and let life pass you by. live it. love it. breath it.

the more work you have to do, the more value you gain.


intelligence
[in-tel-i-juh ns]: noun
1. capacity for learning, reasoning, understanding, and similar forms of mental activity; aptitude in grasping truths, relationships, facts, meanings, ect.
2. manifestation of a high mental capacity
3. the faculty of understanding

shows what you know. some may think intelligence doesn't matter...guess what, it does matter! it allows us to have communication skills where we can effectively present ourselves in front of others. how do we get these skills? READING. good reading will improve our communication and have an effect on our writing as well.

having the ability to see the world broadly and combining it with initiative makes things happen.

safety tip: always be aware of your surroundings.