Message to
the
youth
Success is not about having the flashiest car, clothes,
and jewelry. Many people who have great riches are not happy, because they never
learned how to use their lives to make other people's lives better. You are at
this camp because you have decided to learn, practice, and develop your talents. This
is the first step towards becoming a winner in life. Learn
as much as you can from your mistakes, the mistakes of
others, and from people
whom have succeeded.
"Put in the work" to develop your talents. The second step towards becoming a true winner and having true success is
to use your talents in order to help other people. Life will always give you
challenges, and you may want to give up. At times, you will have bad luck or
run into jealous people whom will try to stop your progress. Block out the negativity. You can not control them, and you can not control bad luck. You can only control your own attitude. Do no let their personal
problems become your personal problems. Stay strong in your mind by focusing
on reaching your goal. Stay positive in your mind, keep your faith, and find
a way to overcome the challenges. If you have strong discipline and strong goals,
you will find a way! I have been lucky to find a career working with the State
of California, Department of Parks and Recreation. Working with a very dedicated
and creative team, we have been able to help communities by funding new parks and community centers. It is a good feeling to know that I have played a small role in improving the lives of others. I hope that all of you will find a way to develop your talents, and decide to use your talents to improve
the lives of others that need your help. Here are some quotes that may help you
succeed in life: "Good, better, best. Never let it rest. Until your good
is better and your better is best." - Tim Duncan
"If all
I'm remembered for is being a good basketball player, then I've done a bad job with the rest of my life."--Isaiah Thomas American
Basketball Player, Coach
"A life
is not important except in the impact it has on other lives. "Jackie Robinson
"Nothing
great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." -Henry David Thoreau
"Always keep an open mind and a compassionate heart."
- Phil Jackson
"The only
place that success is before work is in the dictionary" -John Wooden
"Do not
let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do." -John Wooden
"Don't give
up, don't ever give up." -Jim Valvano
"In practice,
if you don't like to do it, it is probably good for you." - D. Cotrell
"There are
two pains in life, the pain of discipline, and the pain of regret. Take your
choice"-unknown
"Champions
never complain, they are too busy getting better." - unknown
"Be more
concerned with your character than your reputation." - John Wooden
"You don't
demand respect, you earn it." -Steve Seidler
"Those who
have invested the most are the last to surrender." - Author Unknown
"Remember
this, the choices you make in life, make you" - John Wooden
"Be at the
right place, at the right time, and do the right thing." - Elton Hall
