Pyramid of Success

Pyramid of Success

 John Wooden

 

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The Pyramid 

The 25 Building Blocks of the

Pyramid of Success 

Block 1: Industriousness 

  "In plain and simple English this means hard work. Very hard work. There is no substitute for very hard work when it comes to success."

some individuals generally work harder than others. My learned industriousness theory states that if an individual is rewarded for putting a large amount of cognitive or physical effort into an activity, the sensation of high effort takes on secondary reward properties that lessen effort’s general abrasiveness. In accord with this view, research indicates that reward for high effort involving one or more activities increases the subsequent effort exerted in other activities by rats, depressed mental patients, learning-disabled and regular teenager students, and college students.

Block 2: Enthusiasm 

"It is the engine that powers all blocks of the Pyramid. It is why I chose Industriousness and Enthusiasm as the cornerstones of my Pyramid of Success. It is where everything begins."

 10 ways to have Amazing enthusiasm, be passionate, be grateful, be positive,be proud, be creative, be proactive, be reasonable, be patient, be enlightened, and the last one be evolving. mean that put love in what you do. Without Enthusiasm you cannot work up to your fullest ability and potential; you're just going through the motions. And just going through the motions won't bring you to the level of competitive greatness we seek whether in basketball, business, or life.  

Block 3:Friendship 
 "Comes from mutual esteem, respect and devotion. Like marriage it must not be taken for granted but requires a joint effort."

  "Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born." Though some natural loners are happy without them, most of us depend greatly on the company of true friends. As with any relationship friendships bring support and joy and occasionally strife. Here's how to make friends, understand friendship better, and be a great confidante to others. How can we recognize potential friendship? Signs including a mutual desire for companionship and perhaps a common bond of some kind. Beyond that, genuine friendship involves a shared sense of caring and concern, a desire to see one another grow and develop, and a hope for each other to succeed in all aspects of life. True friendship involves action: doing something for someone else while expecting nothing in return; sharing thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment or negative criticism.

Block 4: Loyalty 
 "To yourself and to all those depending upon you. Keep your self-respect."

To be loyal is to show commitment, or an obligation in certain entity, organization, person, religion, etc. For example you can show loyalty to your parents by obeying them. you can show loyalty to your friends by keeping  secrets. you also can show loyalty to a business by purchasing products on regular basis. Loyalty is rather tricky. If you show a commitment or obligation to something, but that something doesn’t work out, was it because you weren’t loyal enough? Was it because you were loyal to the wrong things?

Block 5: Cooperation 
 "With all levels of your co-workers. Listen if you want to be heard. Be interested in finding the best way, not in having your own way. " 

Cooperation involves recognizing strengths and weaknesses to improve the overall result versus personal gain, such as when an employee realizes that he may need to hand over a lead position while working on a particular project because someone else can fulfill the job in a more effective manner. Examples of cooperation at home include treating each sibling, child or parent equally and showing a willingness to do more than what is expected to maintain a household. cooperation include hosting a discussion with someone and avoiding the temptation to interrupt, showing respect for others by taking turns during a game or completing all tasks (at home or work) thoroughly when others are relying on the completion. Additionally, recognizing that a team member in a sport may have more skills and therefore should be in the playing position a person may already hold is an example of cooperation.



Block 6: Ambition 
For noble goals
  An earnest desire for some type of achievement or distinction, as power, honor, fame, or wealth, and the willingness to strive for its attainment. Ambition an accomplish or achieve goals through a process that demands hard work, passion and determination. To be ambitious is to achieve first and foremost not for the sake of achievement itself but for the sake of distinguishing ourselves from other people. Ambition is often confused with aspiration. Unlike mere aspiration, which has a particular goal for object, ambition is a trait or disposition, and , such as , is persistent and pervasive.
 



 
Block 7: Self-Control
 "Practice self-discipline and keep emotions under control. Good judgement and common sense are essential."
 
Self-Control is the thinking skill that helps children learn to control their feelings and behaviors in order to make good decisions, while aiding in reducing impulsive actions and dealing effectively with frustration. For example, a child may use Self-Control when encountering a difficult problem on a test. Rather than impulsively writing down any answer, they are able to control their anxiety and figure out the answer.



Block 8: Alertness
 "Be observing constantly. Stay open-minded. Be eager to learn and improve."

 Relaxed alertness is when a learner is put into a state of being where they feel comfortable yet experience a high level of challenge. Experiencing relaxed alertness often starts out with students experiencing small successes, but after multiple successes- it becomes a way of thinking and learning that seems natural for the student. When relaxed alertness becomes a way of life for a student, it's actually easier for them to learn new things.Students who experience relaxed alertness believe in themselves and always want to challenge themselves to be better than the day before. They also bounce back easily from failures; possibly because of their confidence based on previous successes.




Block 9: Initiative 
 "Cultivate the ability to make decisions and think alone. Do not be afraid of failure, but learn from it."

what this means is to take the chance to do something and if you fail its okay .next time do it better that the last .never say i cant i will fail because it is okay it fail as long as you learn from it.we all have failed at one point in our life . but that doesn't make us any less of what or who we are . failing is a part of growing up . if don't fail then you wont grow as a person . we all feel scared when we have a chance even if its a small chance of failing .and i will tell you again its okay to fail .there is going to be a time you try again you wont fail no more and you make all the fail worth it.



Block 10: Intentness
"Set a realistic goal. Concentrate on its achievement by resisting all temptations.  Be determined and persistent."

The road to real achievement is usually bumpy and long, but you do not give up. You may have setbacks. You may have to start over. You may have to change your method. You may have to go around, or over, or under. You may have to back up and get another start.but you do not quit. You stay the course To do that, you must have Intentness.

Block 11: Sincerity
 Keeps Friends 
 Sincerity means being honest and straightforward without any pretense, misrepresentation, or deceit. Being a more sincere person can refer to how you interact with others, but ultimately sincerity must begin within yourself. Learning to recognize your thoughts and feelings can help you become a more genuine person, which in turn can help you become more sincere in your dealings with others. Sincere people tend to remain positive in social situations and actively seek to know more about other people, Using body language, touch and maintaining eye contact, sincere people exude confidence and genuine interest in the ideas, opinions and feelings of others. Sincere people also accept personal failure and do not feel afraid to discuss these failures.




Block 12: Adaptability

to any situation 

  People with adaptability are both flexible and versatile. Of course, our level of adaptability can be stronger in some situations than others. For example, we tend to be more adaptable at work with people we know less, and less adaptable at home with people we know better. In addition, research shows that people view themselves as more flexible and versatile than they actually are. That’s because we all aspire to those behaviors, and we judge ourselves on how we intend to act as well as on how we do act.


Block 13: Condition 

 "Mental-Moral-Physical. Rest, exercise and diet must be considered. Moderation must be practiced. Dissipation must be eliminated." 
 
 Conditioning exercises are body movements that athletic skill and physical fitness while decreasing the likelihood of sports injuries. Programs may include weight training, aerobic exercise, calisthenics, and exercises based on real-life motions. Types of conditioning exercises may vary greatly depending on fitness goals and are adaptable to any level of fitness, from beginners to experienced athletes.

Block 14: Skill
  "A knowledge of and the ability to properly and quickly execute the fundamentals. Be prepared and cover every little detail."

Personal skills are critical to almost any job. Someone with strong personal skills generally works well with employers, employees, colleagues, clients, and vendors. They can communicate ideas clearly, and listen well to others. Someone with strong person skills also typically has a positive attitude in the workplace. This is critical to creating a strong company culture. They also bring success to their companies. They are often responsible employees that people can rely on for help, and they meet deadlines and complete tasks. People with strong personal skills are also often motivated and passionate about their work, which contributes to their success.

Block 15: Team Spirit 

 "A genuine consideration for others. An eagerness to sacrifice personal interests of glory for the welfare of all."

Team spirit can make or break a team. Teammates who have team spirit are better able to work together and achieve team goals. They are also more satisfied with their team activities. Cooperating is simply working together as teammates for the good of the team. Cooperation is a skill that team members can sharpen during practice. Team members must fulfill their duties with 110% of their effort. Staying motivated shows team spirit because it shows that you want the team to do well. This includes being motivated to give your best in practice and in competition, as well as outside of team activities. Respect for your fellow team members is a must. You can show respect to your teammates by treating everyone fairly and equally. Teammates also respect each other by allowing everyone to participate. Respecting fellow teammates keeps everyone in a good mood and encourages overall team spirit.


Block 16: Honesty
In thought and action
 A person who is considered honest is one who displays integrity, is genuine and not deceptive or fraudulent. Honesty is characterized by truth and sincerity. Honesty denotes the quality of being upright in principle and action. Honesty implies truthfulness, fairness in dealing with others, and refusal to engage in fraud, deceit, or dissembling. The opposite trait is dishonesty, where you may lie, steal or deceive another person. But also, it is possible to be too honest, where what you say can hurt another feelings.








Block 17: Resourcefulness
Proper judgement 
 Resourcefulness is not a means of coping with deprivation; it can be a virtue that opens the door to greater accomplishment. Based on my observations of what resourceful leaders do, here are some suggestions for being resourceful. Resourcefulness is about optimizing what you have to work with. Innovation is not just about creating something new; it also applies to making old things work better. Resourcefulness, while critical now, should not be reserved just for hard times. When prosperity returns, relying on one’s ability to do more with existing resources and lead people to do the same will be a virtuous behavior.






Block 18: Poise 
 "Just being yourself. Being at ease in any situation."
Graceful and elegant bearing in a person.
 
 The word “poise” has a number of meanings, though the most common usage of the word in general conversation is often used in reference to a person and is typically intended to mean that the person demonstrates self-absurdness or composure. This is often used in a complimentary manner to show regard toward a person who has demonstrated behavior similar to “grace under pressure,” though it can be used in an ironic way through sarcasm. Poise can also be used to describe the position of an object as it relates to another object, or to describe a suspension of motion or a moment between two different types of motion.

Block 19: Confidence
 "Respect without fear. May come from being prepared and keeping all things in proper perspective."

 Self-Confidence refers to absurdness in your own worth, abilities and power, regardless of the situation you are in. Someone who is self confident has a strong sense of belief and certainty in himself/herself. He/she exudes calmness, composure and is self-aware. Self-confidence is often linked with possessing of certain knowledge, skill sets or abilities, whether it is acquired or innate. While having aptitude in a particular area can help bolster your self-worth, it is not a necessary prerequisite for self confidence. Someone with absolutely no competency in something can still be self-confident. We will discuss this in detail in the later half of the article.

Block 20: Reliability
 Creates respect

The term reliability in psychological research refers to the consistency of a research study or measuring test.For example, if a person weighs themselves during the course of a day they would expect to see a similar reading. Scales which measured weight differently each time would be of little use.The same analogy could be applied to a tape measure which measures inches differently each time it was used. It would not be considered reliable.If findings from research are replicated consistently they are reliable. A correlation coefficient can be used to assess the degree of reliability. 


Block 21:  Fight 
Determined effort 
 Goal setting can easily become camouflaged vanity. Self-focused, self-centered, and self-serving. Now, many goals do require personal improvement and an intentional focus on one’s behavior. However, goal setting is never about the goal; it’s about who will benefit from the results of the goal being accomplished. For some cases, that’s solely the individual. For others, it’s their family, their spouse, and their relationships. 

 

Block 22: Competitive Greatness 

" Be at your best when your best is needed. Enjoyment of a difficult challenge."

  A real love for the hard battle, knowing it offers the opportunity to be at your best when your best is required. What it Means It means that in hard competition enjoy a challenge and be competitive. Your Turn Do you have any examples of Competitive Greatness Game Play Rock,Paper,Scissors with 4 friends. Be sure to do your best."If you are a leader, you must teach your team to love the struggle because only in hard competition will you, and they, find Competitive Greatness"

Block 23: Integrity
Purity of Intention 

Integrity means following your moral or ethical convictions and doing the right thing in all circumstances, even if no one is watching you. Having integrity means you are true to yourself and would do nothing that demeans or dishonors you. Integrity is one of the fundamental values that employers seek in the employees that they hire. It is the hallmark of a person who demonstrates sound moral and ethical principles at work. A person who has integrity lives his or her values in relationships with coworkers, customers, and stakeholders.

Block 24: Faith 
Believe and Achieve
 The power of faith and belief is real power. Believing that you can attain your goal is of great importance for its achievement. Without faith, there will be doubts and disbelief, which lead to non-doing and to non-achievement. Faith draws and attracts what you want into your life, whereas doubts, worries and disbelief push them away. Faith in this sense equals belief and certainty that you can achieve your goal. This kind of belief and faith strengthen the motivation to act and do things, and helps you maintain the positive attitude necessary for success. Faith is important, but alone it is not enough for success. You also need willpower, discipline and persistence. You also need to take positive action to show your faith.




Block 25: Patience
Good things take time 
 the actual practice of patience is another character trait, that has fallen by the wayside in society today. Our hurried, over-scheduled in culture where everything must happen immediately is taking its toll on our  willingness to be patient and work things out. Instead, we often spend minutes or even hours, several times a day in a state practice in impatience because things are not happening fast enough . we want to get it done.

willingness to be patient and work things out. Instead, we often spend minutes or even hours, several times a day in a state of impatience because things are not happening fast enough. We want to get it done…now!  - See more at: http://www.goodchoicesgoodlife.org/choices-for-better-parenting/practicing-patience/#sthash.NesCIihX.dpuf

the actual practice of patience – is another character trait that has fallen by the wayside in society today.   Our hurried, overscheduled culture in which everything must happen immediately is taking its toll on our willingness to be patient and work things out. Instead, we often spend minutes or even hours, several times a day in a state of impatience because things are not happening fast enough. We want to get it done…now!  - See more at: http://www.goodchoicesgoodlife.org/choices-for-better-parenting/practicing-patience/#sthash.MCeZ9GF0.dpuf

the actual practice of patience – is another character trait that has fallen by the wayside in society today.   Our hurried, overscheduled culture in which everything must happen immediately is taking its toll on our willingness to be patient and work things out. Instead, we often spend minutes or even hours, several times a day in a state of impatience because things are not happening fast enough. We want to get it done…now!  - See more at: http://www.goodchoicesgoodlife.org/choices-for-better-parenting/practicing-patience/#sthash.MCeZ9GF0.dpuf

the actual practice of patience – is another character trait that has fallen by the wayside in society today.   Our hurried, overscheduled culture in which everything must happen immediately is taking its toll on our willingness to be patient and work things out. Instead, we often spend minutes or even hours, several times a day in a state of impatience because things are not happening fast enough. We want to get it done…now!  - See more at: http://www.goodchoicesgoodlife.org/choices-for-better-parenting/practicing-patience/#sthash.MCeZ9GF0.dpuf

Pyramid of Success Final Reflection

Write a final all-encompassing reflection about Pyramid of Success.
1. How can the building blocks benefit you?
2. Which blocks are you applying now
3. What difference are the blocks making in your life?
4. How will you incorporate the other blocks in to your Life Planning plans?
5. How will you pass this information forward?How will you teach the Pyramid of Success to other people?

 The building blocks benefit me by being a successful person and a better person. the blocks that i am applying now are loyal, self-control, team-spirit and honesty i am applying it my life and i am starting to be more  patience and controlling my attitude, the difference  are the blocks are making in my life is that i am being more friendly with anyone and more confident. i would incorporate the other blocks in to my life planning plans by practicing each blocks. i would talk about it and teach them that the pyramid of success make you a better person.

the actual practice of patience – is another character trait that has fallen by the wayside in society today.   Our hurried, overscheduled culture in which everything must happen immediately is taking its toll on our willingness to be patient and work things out. Instead, we often spend minutes or even hours, several times a day in a state of impatience because things are not happening fast enough. We want to get it done…now!  - See more at: http://www.goodchoicesgoodlife.org/choices-for-better-parenting/practicing-patience/#sthash.MCeZ9GF0.dpuf

the actual practice of patience – is another character trait that has fallen by the wayside in society today.   Our hurried, overscheduled culture in which everything must happen immediately is taking its toll on our willingness to be patient and work things out. Instead, we often spend minutes or even hours, several times a day in a state of impatience because things are not happening fast enough. We want to get it done…now!  - See more at: http://www.goodchoicesgoodlife.org/choices-for-better-parenting/practicing-patience/#sthash.MCeZ9GF0.dpuf