Student Success Statement

Stand Alone

“Dare to stand alone”

Thomas S Monson

This quote means that even if you have to stand alone because you are right then you should do it. Always choose what is right even if you are alone, but it is better that way because you get to be an example to others of what it is like to know what is right even when you are lonely. Sometimes it may be hard to do things are your own because you don’t want to stand out but it will show what kind of person you are. For example, When you are at a party and see your friends doing drugs but you don’t want to do it, dare to stand alone. Even if they try to force you stand up for yourself and say no to it because you know it is not the right thing to do. They may make fun of you but that is wrong, they should be able to respect the decisions you make for yourself because you know what is right. If you were to decide to not stand up and stay and do what is wrong, there would have been consequences. You could have gone to prison for doing something illegal or you could have ruined your future is after you had fallen into the wrong footsteps. It is always better to stand alone if you have to, but as long as you are standing up to do what is right, then it will benefit you in life. Daring to stand alone will show how you know to stand up for what you know is right.

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“If I’ve got correct goals, and if I keep pursuing them the best way I know how, everything else falls into line. If I do the right thing right, I’m going to succeed.”

Dan Dierdorf

  This quote means that if you pursue your goals and are determined to accomplish them then you are in the right path because you are doing the right thing. When you do the right thing then you will succeed because doing what is right could never be wrong and will bring you good benefits. Being able to accomplish your goals is very beneficial because then you could do other ones that will help you succeed more. You having everything under control and setting the right goals will help you stay under track and be in the right pathway because it is something positive that you are doing that will help you because a better person. For example, if your goal is to become a successful doctor than you have to do what is right and let things fall into a good line that way at the end everything will turn out fine and you could see yourself grow as a successful person. Even if you accomplish one goal, set other ones that could challenge you more and see how it works hard. You will only be able to accomplish a goal if you actually try hard enough and but in all you effort into it.

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Phillip Riggs’ Four Success Tips

1. Work Hard
2. Follow your passions. Do things you are interested in doing
3. Don’t chase after money
4. Serve others. Do good things for others, and good things will come to you

Phillip Riggs

This statement means that When you follow these four tips, it could lead you to success and give you many advantages.Working hard will pay off sooner or later, but it is important that you never give up because then you would be a failure. For example, if your goal is to go to good college, work hard enough that way you could get into to it. Another advice was to follow your passions and do things that interest you. If you don’t follow your passions than you will feel miserable because you are doing something that you don’t enjoy. No one could force you to do something you don’t like because it is not right. Also, it is important to not chase money because money isn’t the only key to life. Don’t do things for money, do it because you know is the right thing to do. Money doesn’t make you a good person that is what least matters in a person, it feels better you know that you worked hard to earn it. Lastly, serve others and do good things others because the good will come back to you. When you do good for others than good things will happen to you because you are choosing to do what is right. You could never go wrong when you serve others because it is the right thing you do. These tips by Phillip Riggs will lead you to success.

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The Right Thing

“In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing”

Theodore Roosevelt

This quote means that in any moment in your life you should always choose what is right. Choosing the right should always be your number one decision because you could never go wrong when you choose to do right. The best thing to always do, is the right thing to do because so many good things come out of it. For example, if someone accidently drops something then you should react in doing the right thing and returning it back to the owner. When you decide to do the right thing you feel good about yourself because you know you did what was right. You could never go wrong when choosing what is right because it will make your life much more better. Living a life where you are always honest and being able to help other people. At anytime in life it will be better to choose what is right because you know you could never go wrong.

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Nothing

“Nothing is ever gained in doing what’s wrong”

Wilford Woodruff

This quote means that whenever you do wrong nothing good will ever come out of it because it is not the right thing to do. You will only get the consequences that will hurt you because you decided to do what is dumb and now you have to face your punishment. Nothing is ever gained when you do what is wrong because you can’t get a reward for doing something that can affect you are others. Doing what is wrong will bring you prison, trouble, and no one wanting to be around you because they would think that you’re a big danger for them. For example, if you rob a store, you won’t gain anything from it because you will be looked for to go to prison and you will have a bad reputation for what you did. You can’t gain any good not even if you try to hide from it and avoid it because it will always be following you until you do what is right. It is always better to choose what is right because when you do what is right only good things come to you and nothing bad could happen if you do it right.

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Do the right thing at the right time

“ It’s A GREAT MOMENT when someone has character to step up and do the right thing at the right time.”

Pam Knox

Head Softball Coach Western Oregon

This quote means that you should always do what is right when it is the right indicated time. When someone does something good at the right time shows that, that person has a real character and is able show that they are willing to do and give up things. For example, when you win the championship of a sport, but you realize that you did something wrong and you have the need to tell someone. It is better to take action at the right time because when you show true character and that you are an honest person and know that you make mistakes. You did it at the right time which is something great because you and others know that you’re willing to do what is right.

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“I have been asked what I mean by ‘word of honor.’ I will tell you: place me behind prison walls-walls of stone ever so high, ever so thick, reaching ever so far into the ground-there is a possibility that in some way or another I might be able to escape; but stand me on the floor and draw a chalk line around me give my word of honor never to cross it. Can I get out of that circle?  No, never! I’d die first.”

Karl G Maeser

This quote means that once you say something like your word of honor it’s because you are going to go by it and won’t break it. When you say that you are going to do something you have to keep your word, it’s just like a promise you make that you are going to keep. Keeping your word is important because you show yourself that you’re capable of doing something and and not going beyond. For example, when you give your word of honor that you will never lie, you must always keep it because you gave your word of honor. After you give it you can not tell a lie because you gave your word which is like a promise. If you break your word then that can affect you and others because you weren’t being honest and broke it. Be able to keep your word of honor because that truly shows that you are able to accomplish things without even doing anything wrong.

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A Promise

“A promise must never be broken”

Alexander Hamilton

    This quote means that once you promise to keep a promise, it is then to never be broken. Promises are a big deal because people are able to trust and rely on you and you know that you will always be there for them. When you break a promise you show that you are a fake and untrustworthy person. Promises are to never be broken because it could affect the people around you and it is not easy to forgive someone who they trusted and ended turning their back on them. Keeping a promise could be hard though because it depends on whether it is something very hard to hide if it’s wrong or right. For example, when you promise your friend that you were going to go with them to a school event with, you should be a responsible friend and go with them and keep your promise because once you promise to do something you have to do it. If you don’t keep the promise and leave your friend hanging then, that makes you a person that they know they can’t count on. Always keep your promises because that shows how true you are and it shows others that they can always count on you no matter what.  

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Goodness

“Goodness is the only investment that never fails.”

Henry David Thoreau

This quote means that when you do good it is worth doing because you are doing something positive that helps you and others. When you invest your time on something that is bad, it is not worth it because nothing good will come out of it and it’s a waste of time. You invest your time on something that could bring you bad consequences and will not affect you in a good way. For example would you want to invest your time in helping others out and doing a good cause that will benefit you or go waste your time on only doing bad with others where you just get yourself into trouble. Investing your time somewhere that will do good will always benefit you because when you do good it never fails and will help you see all the different experiences. Goodness well never fail for you, choosing what is right will benefit you.

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They’re Right

“My basic principle is that you don’t make decisions because they are easy; you don’t make them because they are cheap; you don’t make them because they’re popular; you make them because they’re right.”

Theodore Hesburgh

This quote mean that you should always be aware of the decisions you make because you know what is right and you should always choose what is right and not what is wrong. You should be able to make the right decisions because they are the ones that you think will be right for you. Don’t make bad decisions and do the wrong thing because that will only bring you trouble. When you make decisions because they are easy or popular, do it because you want to do the right thing and challenge yourself. For example, if you had to make a decision whether you had to be irresponsible and not follow directs or choose to be able to get things done and then do what you want. The right thing to do is to choose to not get into any trouble and do what is right instead of picking to do what is wrong. When you make wrong decisions you are aware of what you are doing and you should be smart enough pick right from wrong. You choose to pick the right decision because you know that somehow it will benefit you.

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Sound and Good

“It is our duty to concentrate all our influence to make popular that which is sound and good, and unpopular that which is unsound”

Joseph Smith

This quote means that we always have to be focused that way what we do sounds and is good. When others choose to not do good nothing from it is pleasant and the sound of all the negativity is nothing. Do something that is always good that way you could be well known for it that way you get recognized for something positive you did. For example, at school when you try to raise money to do an activity that can benefit everybody, be influenced to do it and be positive. If it sounds good then it feels good and that should help you recognize that you are doing good in something. If you don’t do the right thing then nothing good will come out of it and you don’t feel good about yourself. Always concentrating on what is good will make things easier and benefit you. Not doing what is good will make you feel horrible about yourself.

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Be True

“ I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true. I must stand with anybody that stands right, and stand with him while he is right, and part with him when he goes wrong”

Abraham Lincoln

This quote means that you are always going to stay true to yourself and others and you don’t care if you win or lose. You will always know what is right and what is wrong and you will stand with someone is is right and if stand by yourself for what you believe. Being true makes you a honest, trustworthy person that anyone go look up to. If you always do what is right then you then in return you will get a good life because you stay true to everyone around you. You make good decisions because you are able to tell what is right and wrong and you will always choose what is the best. For example, if you cheat on a test and get a good grade, you shouldn’t feel good about yourself. You need to stay true and tell the truth, be honest. Even if you know it will result in consequence then you will stand for what is right even if it may hurt. If you choose to not true nothing good will result from it that is why you need to always be true.

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Character

“Character is higher than intellect”

Ralph Waldo Emerson

This quote means that was matters the most is character and not all the talent you have. Character shows who you truly are and you are able to prove the kind of person you are whether you have manners and are able to control yourself. Your talent and intellect is what matters the least because that is just a part of you, unlike your character it shows your real personality and it reflects on others by how you were raised. For example, when you are trying out for a sport, your skills are important but the way you act with others whether you're kind to others or just mean. Being a good calm person that is competitive but not aggressive is showing good character because you know what you want but if you don’t get it you're okay with it and you’ll try harder the next time.  Showing your character is the best part of you because you know you can always be better.

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“I trust that my hard work will pay off”

Tyler Haws

This quote means that whenever you decide to work really hard and put in all effort, it will soon pay off. When things pay off only good comes to you because you have worked hard enough to show that you could accomplish things in life no matter how hard it can get. Working hard for something shows true determination and when you are determined to do something you will do it and you see how it will pay off because you did anything and took all the opportunities. For example, when you say your goal is to go to a good college, you will work hard to get good grades, take any volunteer work and take any school opportunities. When you put in all this work it will pay off by being able to be accepted into many schools that you would want to go to. When you decide to get lazy and not even do anything for yourself then you won’t have any options because no one will want you because they know you won’t put in your best and try to succeed. Try to always put your everything to your goals because that is what is going to make you keep on going and make you successful.  

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The Independence and Freedom

“True independence and freedom can only exist in doing what is right.”

Brigham Young

This quote means that you get to have true freedom and independence when you do right things. When you choose to do right things you earn yourself to have more freedom and independence because people start to realize that you're a good person that does no harm. Choosing to do what is right will make you realize that it brings no problems for you because you are able to do things in an honest and responsible way. For example, when you when you tell the truth you get something off your chest and you feel free because you know you are doing the right thing. When you do what is wrong choice like do drugs when you get no freedom because people will always be on you and could be in prison. Having this type of life will not give you any freedom. Be able to mature and make good choices for yourself. That is the lifestyle you would want , to be independent and have freedom.

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The Truly Good

“They’re only truly great who are truly good”

George Chapman

This quote means only people that are always doing what is right are the people that are actually good. People who always choose to do what is right and take the right actions are the one’s who are truly great because they don’t try to fool anyone and are always being honest. Only those who are good are the ones that succeed and be able to help others. If you choose to not be good then no one will look up to you and you won’t be treated how you have wanted to. Choosing what is wrong does not make you an actual great person because you are cheating others and yourself. For example, when you are always helping others out and being honest then you are truly being a good person because you are caring for others. When you choose to do great you do good and that will be your key to life. When being truly great everything around you will feel right because you know you are choosing the right.

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NO WAY

“Many think that the short term gain will be worth the long term pain, but it isn’t. In addition using steroids is cheating, and there is nothing worse in sports than a cheater. Don’t do it.”

George Mitchell

This quote means that just doing something bad which seems small can turn into something very big that could even change your life. You may think that you are doing nothing bad but it could affect you and the other people around you. It’s better to not cheat yourself because although you are happy in the beginning it won’t last a long time. For example, if you cheat on a test and you get a perfect score then you are going to be very happy and excited to tell others, but you know the story behind it is that you cheated. The happiness won’t last long because it will eventually come out and the long term pain will begin because then everybody will know your a cheater. Your short term gain of happiness won’t long .

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Cheat

“I won’t cheat”

Dale Murphy

This quote is a promise you make to yourself saying that you will never cheat. Cheating is a big deal and it’s important that you never do it because it does not do you any good. It brings consequences and it affects you later on in your future. When you think it’s not a big deal you are thinking a wrong way because any type of cheating is wrong. For example, if you cheat on an assignment for school and get it from your friend you are doing something wrong that can affect you someday in your future. Saying that you won’t cheat is making a promise that you won’t cheat yourself because if you do something on your own without cheating it may be upsetting but at least you know you gave it a try. It is better to try because you are letting yourself know that you need to work on something instead of cheating and not understanding it. If you cheat nothing good will happen because it is not right to take credit for something else and not improving yourself. Don’t cheat because you won’t be successful that way and you will only be cheating yourself.

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“Character matters most”

Dale Murphy

This quote means that your own character is what matters the most. The way you act with others and show them who you are is the most important because you show them your true self. Your character is was what is either is going to take you far or nowhere in life. When you know you have a good character you feel good about yourself because you know you are doing something right and you feel proud. For example if when you play in game and you loose there is no need to be upset. Have a good character and be happy for the other team and proud of yourself because you worked hard. Having a good character matters the most because you show others of what you are capable of doing and taking the right actions. Having good character will get you far in life and will help you succeed.  

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A Right Heart

“ Great beauty, great strength, and great riches are really and truly of no great use; a right heart exceeds all.”

Benjamin Franklin

This quote means that it is most important to have a right heart because that is where everything should come from. Even though everything else about you is great, but that doesn’t count it is whether you did it with a good intention and if it came right from the heart. It feels great if things were to come from the right heart because it is like you are meaning it. If what you did didn’t come from the right heart and just came from the riches and strength then it’s like it is meaningless because who would it be from the right heart. For example, When you see someone struggling you should do it because it is the right thing to do and and you have a right heart and not because you have strength and riches. Do things for the right cause and not because you know you are great. Know how to have a right heart because that is what makes you a person that everyone will admire and would want to learn. Having that great heart will help you exceed and truly make you are great person and not all the rest of you. Its better to have the kind heart make positive actions.