- A Vision for your life—you must know what you want overall; what’s the big picture for you?
- A Crystal Clear Understanding and Awareness of your Highest Values—know what you cherish above all else.
- Goals set to achieve your vision and current adventure;—and Plans to accomplish your current mission. Knowledge of a goal setting system–from dreams to daily action list.
- Self-discipline combined with effective Time Management Principles—empowering you with excellent self-control as you swim through the trial of life.
- Accept Personal Responsibility for your life and use Personal Dynamism to achieve your goals. “Snap-out ” of your inertia; and, don’t blame anyone or thing for outcomes (at least not very much or for very long).
- Self-knowledge—to know yourself and your position (standing, location, attitude, etc.) and understand the difference between where you are now, compared to your destination.
- Live with Honor—aspire to make a difference and to do your utmost to be an example of personal excellence; personal honor is vital to high self-esteem and a well lived life.
- Integrity—uprightness of moral character, dependability, honesty and consistency in behavior, is the mark of a sound mind, a reliable person and a good life.
- Rational Thinking—the absolutely critical attribute to intelligent decision-making.
- Invincible Determination—how else will you endure and do whatever it takes to climb your personal mountain and achieve your vision.
- Hold Fast to the Golden Rule–treat others the way you want to be treated, with due respect and honor.