Cherie's Random Thoughts

This You Tube video of a Michael Jackson Tribute by Ohio State's Marching Unit epitomizes the three D's that a person needs to be successful in life.  Whether you are student, teacher, Doctor, or artist.  The three D's are: Determination, Dedication, and Discipline .  Webster defines determination as "a quality that makes you continue trying to do or achieve something that is difficult.”  Otherwise known as one part of GRIT.  Success is only achieved when we overcome what we once thought was not achievable.  Although our difficulties or challenges may be different, the ability to push through is necessary if we want to see that rainbow at the end of a storm.  Dedication is defined by Webster as " a feeling of very strong support for or loyalty to someone or something: the quality or state of being dedicated to a person, group, cause, etc.  Dedication to anything requires sacrifice and requires us to be present in the MOMENT.  Wh...

In an article on Marc and Angel Hack Life,  5 Core Skills Your Life Depends On , the authors provides us we 5 key skills we need to be successful in life.  The first three or CCR (Creativity, Curiosity, and Resilience) I feel are most important and essential to getting through life.  The ability to be   creative   helps us be able to solve-problems during our lifetime.  This skill allows us to understand that there are many solutions to our problems and it is important for us to take time to explore these solutions.  This is where   curiosity   kicks in.  The ability to be curious helps a person to be willing to try these solutions and be interested in the new possibilities they may bring.  When we work through our problems, sometimes failing and sometimes succeeding, we develop the skill of   resilience .   When we are resilient, we are able to move past our problems and/or adversities and do so with grace. ...