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Showing posts with label persistence. Show all posts
Showing posts with label persistence. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Student Success Statement by Calvin Coolidge

Student Success Statement

"Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. the slogan 'Press On' has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race."

-Calvin Coolidge, 30th president of the United States 

Reflection:

i think this is a wonderful statement because it shows that nothing in the world can make us better people except being determined. When someone is determined and they show that determination by not cheating, they are good people because they are doing things right. Being persistent is the right thing to be because it makes us better people. If we want to show the world that we are good people, start small and then go big.


Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Student Success Statement by Herbert Kaufman

Student Success Statement

"Failure is only postponed success as long as courage coaches ambition. The habit of persistence is the habit of victory."

Herbert Kaufman

Reflection:

If you you want to be successful, you have to have courage. Without courage, you will never be successful, you will only be a failure. Courage is what keeps us reaching our dreams and never giving up on them. Being a failure isn't something to be happy about, because failure will lead you nowhere. But courage will lead you to success.


Friday, May 17, 2013

Student Success Statement by Matt Biondi

Student Success Statement

"Persistence can change failure into extraordinary achievement."

Matt Biondi

Reflection:

If we want to change our ways and not fail anymore, we must be persistent about what we are doing. For example, if we want to make the football team, we must work hard and not give up on ourselves, that way we could make the team. If we give up, we won't become champions, instead, we will become a failure. Be persistent and never give up on your dreams and goals.