How the Internet Works 

    The internet works in a very complex manner. There are special fiber optic cables there spread out through all over the world underground. These cables send signals through out the world which is why we can communicate or watch people from anywhere. The internet is based on a binary code which only uses 1 and 0. it helps keep stuff private and send signals. There are also satellites, Towers and other things that help us explore the web. Html is what some people use is a language to make a sight. Music and videos are broken down into little parts and are then processed to make sure it's all correct and then sent to you to enjoy.  

Ten Tips for Being More Truthful

Barbara A. Lewis

The 10 Tips

1. Make a commitment to tell the truth.
2. Tell someone about your commitment.
3. Think before you give a dishonest answer.

     I think this is just saying to think before you speak. It can also be saying think before you do. You don't ever want to be saying something that will make you look bad. Also you never want to say something that will make other people feel bad. Words can mean more than what people assume they do. Words can hurt people in many ways it may not seem like it but it does and is sometimes considered bullying. It may also cheer somebody up or make them feel even better. For the most always think before you say. Make sure you're not saying lies that can effect you or others. Lying is hard and very wrong it may not seem like it but it causes many problems. Always think before you say a lie that'll keep you from problems.

"For every good reason there is to lie, there is a better reason to tell the truth."

-Bo Bennett

4. Be careful of when and how you use exaggeration, sarcasm, or irony.

    I think that this is very straight forward and it should be common sense to most people. Its just saying once again to think before you act. These are very simple you just have to get used to applying them. Don't ever go to far on the exaggeration, sarcasm or irony. Little things you say can have a big impact on people. It's fine to use it once in a while as long as you don't hurt others. Do your best to tell the truth. Lying will never get you far. Think before you say or do. Always be honest and pure.


5. Be careful not to twist the truth or leave out part of it.

    This one is also simple but very different from the rest. It's something we do frequently and sometimes don't notice it. When tell something like a story or event or something that just happened we either leave out parts or add extra parts to make ourselves look better and more interesting. That's still considered a lie. Also can be how rumors get started. If you are going to say something say nothing but the whole truth or don't say it. It can later effect others or you or both. Lying is hard because you have to keep up with it and  try harder to cover it up. Its easier to just tell the truth. Lying is very bad and won't get you anywhere unless it later effects you and you feel bad or guilty. Always say the truth and never leave parts out its still lying.

" Truth is, I'll never know all there is to know about you just as you will never know all there is to know about me. Humans are by nature too complicated to be understood fully. So, we can choose either to approach our fellow human beings with suspicion or to approach them with an open mind, a dash of optimism and a great deal of candour."

-Tom Hanks

6. Don't indulge in little white lies.

    All of these 10 tips have been very simple so far and all are like common sense things. Once again even they're easy not to do most people do the wrong. In my opinion i think this is just saying to not be a part in little white lies. In other words don't encourage or say little lies. Little white lies are just lies that people think will never hurt or won't really matter. Also they can be little lies to prevent from hurting someones feelings. Never the less they are still lies. Lies should never be told. I honestly have a bad habit of lying. I wish I would only tell the truth or nothing at all. Lying is very bad and from personal experience even the smallest lies got me into big trouble. It's never good to lie even if its a small one. 

7. Watch out for silent lies.

    This one is a bit difficult since I've never heard of the term SILENT LIES. After doing research I now know what silent lies are. They are when physically or verbally you are agreeing with something but on the inside you know it's wrong and you want to say no or stop. They are called silent lies because you aren't really agreeing with what they are say. Speak whats on your mind. 

8. When you catch yourself lying, throw your mouth into reserve.

    I think this one is saying to just think before you say. Also if you are starting to lie and just realize it take it back and just be honest. Think abut what your saying say the whole truth never leave out parts or change them. Think before you lie. Its hard to say the truth but one may also say it's even harder to lie. You either say the whole truth or remain silent. Lies can hurt many people over and over. Lies can get you into trouble over and over. We all know lying is bad since we were little we've been told it's bad yet every body has done it multiple times. Telling the truth isn't the hard part. Getting rid of the habit of lying is the hard part. Stop your self before you lie. Don't be involve lies it can hurt you in the future.

"A lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes."

Charles Spurgeon

9. Talk to yourself 

    Talk to yourself to practice better morals. Tell yourself whats wrong and whats right. You should know what's wrong and whats right keep yourself from lying. Always tell the truth. Talking to your self helps process feeling thoughts that are going to your head. Think of real life situations for this tip to be more effective. There isn't much to talk about with this tip since it is pretty straight forward. Think if it's wroth it or not what you say or don't say.

10. Treat yourself when you tell the truth 

    Reward yourself here and there when you know you've told the truth, the full truth. It sounds like a great way to start making it a habit. Don't do it all the time. Like once a day when you know you've gone the whole day without lying. Sometimes just knowing you've told the truth should be a reward. It's a very good feeling when you know you said the truth instead of a lie. Treating yourself for the time you've done great thing is very pleasant and good.




11. Reflection

    In all honesty i think these 10 tips won't be very helpful and some of them are pretty much common sense tips . For me I don't think ill be able to tell the whole truth. I know it's bad but I'll try my hardest not to lie. If you use these tips they can and will be very beneficial to you in every day life. Being an honest person builds good character and morals. It also builds trust and better relationships with people. I have been applying talking to myself and it has prevented me lying a bit I think about impact or outcome I will have or end up with depending on what I say. I will try to incorporate the other tips which will help me later in life and right now. Being honest person means a lot you can go far with that and succeed in other ares as well. 

The 10 Keys to Personal Power 

Brian Tracy 

Key 1: Clarity

"Have vision. Determine what you want to be, do or have in life. Have a sense of direction and know where you're going. If you do not have clear specific goals in life, you are doomed forever to work for others who do."

    This is very straight forward you have to have a goal in life. If you don't then you have nothing to aim for or do. In that case your life will just be  boring. If you don't have goal then you have nothing to aim for. Therefor you will work for someone who does. Somebodies goal could be to own a clothing store. Maybe one day they succeed and you'll end up working for them and that's not a good thing. You always not be at the top. You want to do your best to live the best life you possibly can. Set some goal and start working towards them to be successful. Achieve all the great things in life you want to. You have to know what you want in life.

"Take advantage of every opportunity to practice your communication skills so that when important occasions arise, you will have the gift, the style, the sharpness, the clarity, and the emotions to affect other people." 

- Jim Rohn

Key 3: Concentration 

"Make the best use of your time. Ask yourself "Is this the best use of my time?" before you start anything."

Key 4: Common Sense

• Train your mind
• think things through 
• listen to your intuition 
• learn from setbacks

    Common sense is something you naturally have. Not everybody uses it though is the problem. It is easy to use but not many of us use it. You need to train your mind to use it correctly. Always thing of the outcome and or income of your decisions. Listen to what your soul and body are telling you.

Key 7: Consistency 

"Dependable, steady predictable work is always superior to fast spurts of work."

"Be consistent in your relationships, your family friends your boss, your work. Be the person that people can depend upon. That if you say you'll do something you do it..."

    Consistency is a very simple yet hard thing to do. Consistency means to frequently or always do, For example be consistence with your homework, classwork, job and etc. Repeat things that are good and benefit you and those around you. Always do constant good work and good deeds.

Key 8: Commitment 

"No success is possible without commitment. The ability to commitment to yourself whole heartily is the basis of achieving all success."

"Become totally absorbed in your work. Be totally committed."

   Commitment is a very powerful word and simple. It's hard to understand the mean and do it's purpose. Commitment means the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc. In my opinion it means to have the heart to always manage to succeed in what you want. If you are committed then that means you have bright things set for your future. If you're committed then you are going to accomplish many things. Committment is very powerful in order to achieve goals. If you are commited then you are willing to do every thing it takes that is the only way you'll ever start achieving goals. 

"We, the People, recognize that we have responsibilities as well as rights; that our destinies are bound together; that a freedom which only asks what's in it for me, a freedom without a commitment to others, a freedom without love or charity or duty or patriotism, is unworthy of our founding ideals, and those who died in their defense."

-Barack Obama

Key 9: Courage 

"The fear of failure is the single greatest reason for the failure in life."

   To have courage is very powerful. The definition of courage is the ability to do something that frightens one. Also means strength in the face of pain or grief. If you have courage then you're not afraid of failing. If you do fail then you are just going to try again. You shouldn't be afraid of failure. Learn from your failure and do better. Have the courage to be and do better.


Key 10: Confidence

"You only get confidence by doing things over and over again."

    To be confident means the state of feeling certain about the truth of something. It also means to a feeling of self-assurance arising from one's appreciation of one's own abilities or qualities. It can also mean rely on something or someone a deep trust. To be very a certain of something or someone. To not be afraid believe in yourself, trust that you can. The more times you do something the easier it gets more confident you are with doing it. Being confident is very powerful key with very deep meaning. Always be confident that you can succeed and always do better to accomplish goals.

"Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence."

- Helen Keller

Reflection

    The ten keys to personal power in my opinion are very simple traits/characteristics that are also effective. My favorite keys are courage, confidence, commitment, and concentration. I honestly think i have a little bit of most if not all of these keys. I do need to improve or work towards them because is really powerful. If you have very single one of these keys then there is nothing stopping you from reaching your goals in life. Right now i do think i have clarity, confidence, common sense and a little bit of the rest nut i just need to work on improving them a lot more. I really have to work on being very committed, have courage, be more confident and concentrated so that i am able to complete or do anything i want to in life. I should start applying these more in my every day life to be able to work to most of my Life planning goals. They're very motivational and powerful.

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7 Habits of Highly Affected People

Habit 1:

Habit 1: Be Proactive

"Habit 1 is key to unlocking all the other habits and that's why it comes first. It says, "I am the captain of my life. I can choose my attitude. I'm responsible for my own happiness or unhappiness. I am in the driver's seat of my destiny, not just a passenger."

   I think this thing is pretty self explanatory. You have to know what you want in order to achieve it. You have to go get it. Work hard for it don't wait for it. What you earned is what you worked for. You have to take control. Do and accomplish. Keep on working hard. Never give up because you may never how close you are to achieving what you want. If you want to win you have to work harder than the rest. Always put in 110% and keep trying. Work towards what you wan that is the only way of getting it. Don't be scared of taking chances.

"I like to encourage people to realize that any action is a good action if it's proactive and there is positive intent behind it."

- Michael J. Fox

Habit 2: Begin with the end in mind 

"Control your own destiny or someone else will."

   I think this means to start off think with a positive outcome. Be confident in yourself. Think of the good instead of the bad. You should  be able to control the outcome of things. Don't let others tell you you're doing wrong if you know your doing the right thing. You should have an idea of where you want end up in the future and work towards it. If you don't know you want how can you start achieving goals. For example if you have a match or game you should be positive and think you're going to win. At least go hard and give it all you got. Then keep on working hard to achieve better.

"It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves."

-William Shakespeare

Habit 3: Put First Things First

"Organize an execute around priorities"

   Make sure you put the things that matter to you most as your priority. Always put them first. Others can wait. You have to make sure you keep on working towards them. Always know your goal is. If you don't have or know what your goals are then you will never be able accomplish anything. Put the important things first like for example school. When you get home do your homework and then you can start doing other things like watch tv, etc. Always your priorities first. Work towards them and accomplish them

"Effective leadership is putting first things first. Effective management is discipline, carrying it out."

Stephan Covey

Habit 4: Think Win-Win

"Think win-win or no deal"

    I think this is really self explanatory. It's just saying if you're going to do something make sure you always accomplish it. If you're going to do something do it right. If not don't even bother to it. Always think you are going to do the best and end up accomplishing what you want. For example in a sport let's say you have a match or game always have the mindset of winning and if not at least try your best so that next time you can win. Failure is not an option. Always do better and try your best. Achieve for greater never be fine with where you are at.

"Music reality shows provide a platform to people who have talent and gives them visibility and exposure. It is a win-win situation for participants."

Shreya Ghoshal

Habit 5: Seek First to Understand then to be Understood

"Diagnose before you prescribe"

    To




Habit 6: Synergize
The whole is greater than the sum of its part (1+1=3)


    Synergize is the habit of creative cooperation. It is teamwork, open-mindedness, and the adventure of finding new solutions to old problems. But it doesn't just happen on its own. It's a process, and through that process, people bring all their personal experience and expertise to the table. This means that you are stronger together than alone. For example with classwork if you work with your partners the work should be easier. You guys are helping each other and getting the work done faster.




Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw
Four Dimensions of Self-Renewal: Physical, Mental, Spiritual, Social/Emotional

    I don't get what this is trying to say to be honest. It's a bit confusing. I think it means to be prepared. How can you cut wood if the saw isn't sharpened. In order to d something yo have to be prepared for it. For example if you have a test you have to study or really know the topic in order to do very well. Sharpen the saw before cutting the wood. Be prepared practice strategist before doing. You have to know what you want and work towards it in order to accomplish.




Reflection: The 7 habits of highly effective people I think are really good and are easy to apply. Anybody can do it and use it. These habits are very motivational and inspiring. Always out your goals first. Then later you'll have time for other stuff. You control your destiny be proactive and get things done. Always be prepared in ready to do your best. Always have positive attitude and do the best you can.

Three Fundamental Techniques in Handling People

Technique 1: Don't criticize, condemn or complain,

"If you want to gather honey, don't kick over the beehive."

   I really like this technique. It makes a lot of sense and its self explanatory. If you want someones attention don't be rude and mean to them. Be kind. If you need something ask politely. Take in consideration the way they feel. Work towards if it's someone you like or someone important in school or job. 

Technique 2: Give honest and sincere appreciation

"The big secret in dealing with people"

    Honestly im having a hard time understanding this technique. I think it means to always be honest with people. Never be mean and say something rude. Try to find the nicest way to say and if you can't then help them fix it. Appreciate what they for you. Take in consideration their feelings. Be a good honest person. Always give assistance and feedback. Let them know that you care for them if you

really do.

"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them."

- John F, Kennedy

Technique 3: Arouse in the other person an eager want. 

"He who can do this has the whole world with him. He who cannot, walks a lonely way."

    

    I don't get this at all. It's hard to understand. I think it means to be motivated by others. It can also mean to have a certain motivation. Have someone who supports you or will always be there for you. It can also mean to be interested in someone and talk to them. Get to know them.


Final Reflection:

   In all honesty I didn't really like these techniques in dealing with people. These were pretty hard to make sense of except for the first one. I don't think these will really help me. Although, I do really like the message/concept of the first one. I think its true if you want something don't force it to come to you. Wait and work towards getting. You don't deserve anything. You only deserve the things you worked for. Don't rush or force something. Work towards them. Be kind, helpful, and polite. Don't be mean to them are an a hole to impress them be honest and sincere. I can apply this technique in every day life.

    I had a really good winter break. During my break i spend a lot of time with my girlfriend. We went out to eat a lot. We went to Olive Gardens, Ruby's dinner, The Habbit burger grill, Wink Stop, Starbucks, and she came over to eat at my house a few times. We went to the theaters, to the mall, citadel, we spent Christmas and Christmas eve together. The only day i didn't see her was New Years eve which was pretty sad but i got to see her on New years. Also I was going to practice a lot and i went two 2 day tournaments. I did ok but could've done better next time. My girlfriend came to see me Sunday and we walked to and from practice together. I also went bowling and ice skating for my friends birthday.

How to Win Friends an Influence People 

Six Ways to Make People Like You. If you want people to like you.......

Rule 1: Become genuinely interested in other people. 

"Do this and you will be welcome anywhere."

"You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you."

"Ask questions to other people, questions that they would enjoy answering."

  This rule is simple and straight forward its self explanatory. Be interested in other people. Get to know things about them. Ask questions about them and what they like. People don't like cocky people. The more you talk about yourself the more annoying it is. Keep a conversation going don't be boring and talk about things the other person wont like. Find things both of you guys have in common. Be interested in them not just yourself.

"We sometimes encounter people, even perfect strangers, who begin to interest us at first sight, somehow suddenly, all at once, before a word has been spoken."

Fyodor Dostoevsky

Rule 2: Smile

"Actions speak louder than words, and a smile says, "I like you. You make me happy. I am glad to see you."

"You don't feel like smiling? Then force yourself to smile."

"It creates happiness in the home, fosters good will in a business, and is the countersign of friends."

Reflection: I thank smile is a great way to greet people. A smile makes people happy and warm. A smile can say many positive things about. A smile will say many more about you than words. If you

were to see somebody with a mad serious face all the time you'd think he's mean or a jerk but he might actually be friendly but you don't know that. On the other hand if you somebody with a smile you'd feel warm and would want to approach them and feel like they are friendly. Honestly in my opinion if you don't want to smile then don't. I don't think you should be force to do something you don't want to. A smile can say many things about you. If you don't want to then don't. I like to smile but sometimes I have those days where I don't want to.

"Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened."

Dr. Seuss

Rule 3: Remember Names

"A man's name to him the is sweetest and most important sound in ant language."

"If you don't remember names, you are headed for trouble."

    Remembering somebodies name is easy most of the time. There are times when you have a lot going on and haven't seen a person for a long time and just forget. Also when you've barely someone you have no interest in and don;t really care to bother to learn their name or get to know them. Although if you really want to meet people like a co-worker, classmate, someone who catches your attention. It's very important to remember their name. It's hard to forget a name so when you do it's kind of showing you don't care. They take it as an insult. On the other hand it's kind gesture to remember a name it shows you care.a name says a lot about a person. A name is also a way to remember a person.

"Each generation wants new symbols, new people, new names. They want to divorce themselves from their predecessors."

Jim Morrison

How to Remember Names

Easy way is to repeat an d repeat and keep on repeating a name. Repeat in your head and then repeat out loud.

Find the trigger 

Find things to associate the person with to remember like hobbies or unique things about a person

Word Play 

Get the first letter of his name and associated with something about him like Joe form Jersey 

or just ask again

Rule 4: Be a good listener. Encourage others to talk about themselves.
"If you aspire to be a good conversationalist, be an attentive listener."
"Remember that the man you are talking to is a hundred times more interested in himself and his wants and his problems than he is in you and your problems."

    People enjoy talking weather it's in school, through, the phone, or about any topic they like to talk. Mostly about themselves. If you want to get a good conversation you have to be a good listener A good way to meet new people is get to know them by asking about them. Get them talking about

things like or problems or just a background about them who they are, where their from,etc. Always greet new people with a smile. Eventually they'll start asking about you and give you a turn to talk so that they get to know you better. If they have a problem try to help them. Give them advice or feedback. Now if you're trying to talk to anybody be a great listener let them know you care and are interested. Always be respectful and kind. Be a good a listener and get them talking and eventually it'll be your turn to talk.

"A good listener is not only popular everywhere, but after a while, he knows something."
                                                                                                                                   
                                                                                                                                     - Wilson Minzer
5 active listening tips 

1. Stay Focus
2. Really listen
3. Allow for periods of silence
4. From time to time repeat the words 
5. Understand the emotions behind the words

Rule 5: Talk in terms of the other man's interest
"The royal road to a man's heart is to talk to him about the things he treasures most."

    People will always have something in which they really love. Something in which they really care about.


Rule 6: Make the other person feel important--and do it sincerely. 
"The desire to be important is the deepest urge in human nature. " (John Dewey) "Helping people feel important and appreciate works magic."

    Always be kind and thoughtful to others. Make them feel special so that they will want to be your friend. Start good conversations about themselves let them talk first. At the same time show that you care about what they are saying. If they see that you care they'll open up with you more. That you guys will built a better bond. Appreciate their interest and everything else they do. Try to give feedback or comments here and there. Be a good listener. Talk about them first then it'll be your turn to talk and make them feel important.

"Friends can help each other. A true friend is someone who lets you have total freedom to be yourself - and especially to feel. Or, not feel. Whatever you happen to be feeling at the moment is fine with them. That's what real love amounts to - letting a person be what he really is."

- Jim Morrison

1. give compliments

2. praise them in front of other people

3. tell them you are proud of them

4. tell them how amazing they are

5. get them a gift

6. write them cute notes or messages 

7. be interested in what they are saying

8. be respectful

9. help them out with anything

10. be interested in what they are saying

11. give them you time

12. If they don’t have a clear dream, recognize and acknowledge their skills and talents.

13. Ask them questions to help them uncover how they can leverage their strengths to make a difference in the world.

14. Encourage them to go for something they want but are scared to pursue.

15. Comfort them after a failure or misstep and let them know it isn’t representative of who they are or what they’re capable of.

16. Ask them to teach you how to do something to reinforce that this is something they excel at.

17. Offer to teach them something you know they’ve wanted to try, and let them know why you think they’d be good at this.

18. Give them something to help them get started on their dream—like a journal for an aspiring writer, or a design book for someone interested in fashion.

19. Tell them you want to be the first one to buy their product or service when they inevitably start making a living off their passion.

20. Give them a hand-made card and write inside what you see in them.

21. give them thanks for being there for you

22. hug

23. be polite 

24 surprise them

25. remember important events or topics they tell you

Reflection: In my opinion these are pretty good ways for to get people to like you. I don't think they're that perfect though. Just be yourself and I do agree on letting them talk first. At the same time don't let them talk the whole time though. Then you'll get bored of them or they'll get bored of you. Always be respectful.