Attention to Detail

Attention to Detail

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When you double-check your calculations for a math problem or cite sources carefully in a research paper, you’re paying close attention to detail. That skill comes in handy in a workplace, whether you maintain a database, keep a log of the hours you spend with clients or write e-mails.

John Wooden, UCLA’s former great basketball coach who lead his teams to ten consecutive national championships, was asked what he attributed his success to. Among a number of things, he mentioned that paying attention to details was one of the most important qualities for successful coaching and for high achievement in any worthwhile pursuit. He even paid attention to how his players would lace up to tie their shoe strings. If they didn’t tie them correctly, he would teach them how.

Details may be small things, but from small things come great things: therefore, pay attention to details and you will experience substantial progress in your overall education attainment.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“When I was teaching basketball, I urged my players to try their hardest to improve on that very day, to make that practice a masterpiece. This rule is even more important in life than basketball. You have to apply yourself each day to become a little better. By applying yourself to the task of becoming a little better each and every day over a period of time, you will become a lot better. Only then will you be able to approach being the best you can be. It begins by trying to make each day count and knowing you can never make up for a lost day.”

John Wooden

I think John is right. You have to try your hardest to improve. Every day you have to learn from your own mistakes and the mistakes of others to become a better person and keep moving forward. For example, if you are playing basketball, and you miss a few shots, then you should try your hardest to improve your shots, practice. I think that’s what he’s trying to tell us, to always keep trying to improve and practice.

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“The Three Don’ts”

Don’t Whine

Don’t Complain

Don’t Make Excuses

-John Wooden

I agree with John wooden. These are the important 3 don’ts in school. For example, every day I see kids whining about what they have to do for homework or what they have to do in class. I see kids complain to their teachers that they receive too much work, when in reality it is a small amount. I see kids making excuses that they didn’t do the homework because of something that isn’t even a valuable excuse. These three don’t are important because if you don’t do all of these things, then you will excel in your academic work. It has been proven to do so. Just take a look at John’s players/students.

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“The Three Nevers”

Never Lie

Never Cheat

Never Steal

-John Wooden

I agree with John. There are others that you shouldn’t do but these are the most important. Never lie. Don’t tell anyone other than the truth. You will be a trustworthy and honest person, and people will like you better for that. Never cheat. You should never cheat on anything. What is the benefit of it, you might pass a test or a course, but you won’t learn anything from doing so, besides, you might even get caught and face serious consequences. Never steal. Never take anything that isn’t yours. How would you feel somebody stole from you? By doing these three things you are ensured a well feeling inside and a clear conscience. John was a great honorable man and he will be dearly missed.