12 Be’s for Success (A Creative Speech)
(Inspired by: The Boy the Mole the Fox and the Horse)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2QbnlrDa8E
Written and presented by:
MARY JESSICA TIOZON ALALID
On July 14, 2023, during the 6th Commencement Exercises of
Marabut National High School, Marabut Samar
Attested by:
MYLENE M. AMANTILLO
JOEY T. TAÑA
School Head II/School Head Master Teacher 1/ SHS Head-Designate
1.
Be goal-directed. Have clear long-term and short-term life goals and
direct your daily efforts towards achieving them. Decide what you like
to become and what profession to pursue, and let your passion and
interest dictate your choice. However, set only those goals that are
realistic, practical, and achievable. Most importantly, please remember
that whatever you dream of becoming, the best indicator of success is
not how fancy your job title is or how large the amount on your pay slip
is. Instead,
success is reflected more in how happy and
contented you are and in your kindness and ability to
love.
2.
Be optimistic and persistent. On your way to achieving your goals, be
prepared to encounter several obstacles that will come in different
forms. However difficult the situation you may have in the future,
refuse to give up. Believe that every storm will end and all
problems and challenges will pass as time does. Always
find a reason to keep going and maintain your motivation. You might
be discouraged if you consider the four more years you need to study
and work hard for a college degree. But remember, this four-year
sacrifice is nothing compared to the 12 long and challenging years of
struggles in the Basic Education you successfully surpassed. Also, be
brave and have the courage to try new things out. Do not be afraid to
fail. Success
comes after several trials and failures.
3. Be yourself. As you embark on another chapter of your life, you ought to deal
with new people and make new friends. In doing so, do not pretend to be
someone else to get along with others. Engrave in your heart, and mind that
“you are enough as you are”.
Remember,
you need not be
extraordinary to be loved and accepted.
Bear in mind also that
nobody is perfect.
ILLUSION.
Being perfect or having a perfect life is an
Therefore, recognize and own your weaknesses and find
people who will love you despite your shortcomings. These people are your
real friends; in times of hardship and failure, they won't leave you or judge
you; rather, they would wrap you in their warm friendship and shed tears
alongside you in times of grief and misery. Sometimes, you might also be
misunderstood and people may hate you for no reason. Be at
peace; you
know yourself more.
4. Be grateful and contented. Be thankful for every person you've met and every experience you've had;
No matter how toxic or kind and negative or positive, they all made you stronger
and wiser.
In addition, appreciate what you have now, and do not compare yourself to others.
“Comparing yourself to others is the biggest waste of time."
Never feel jealous of
others’ accomplishments and achievements because yours will surely come. And when you feel down,
do not look at those people in higher positions because doing so will only make you feel more
disappointed and dissatisfied; instead, think of those in worse conditions, dealing with bigger
problems, or those who have less than what you have. You would not feel fortunate and blessed till
then. Keep in mind that successful people count their blessings rather than what they
lack and always look at the positive side of every situation.
5. Be in charge of your emotions. You do not need to be reactive to
everything you hear and see. People can be harsh and mean sometimes;
they can be judgmental; some can be annoying and irritating; some can
be intrusive and disrespectful; others can be liars, lazy, and gossipers.
Despite this, as Joel Osteen would say, choose
day.
to be happy every
Because you cannot control people on what they do, think, and
say, but you
have the greatest freedom to control how you
would react toward them and their behaviors. In most
times, “to ignore” and not to respond is the best
response.
Bear in mind,
successful eagles silently soar
higher instead of wasting attention on the noise of the
crows below them.
6. Be kind to yourself. Treat yourself every time you achieve something
and every time you fail. Do not crucify yourself when you make
a mistake or fail to do something you should have done. Repent,
forgive yourself, and move on.
Fallibility is part of being
human. And when others belittle you, never lose your self-esteem.
“Don’t measure how valuable you are by the way you
are treated”.
Always remember,
“You matter; you are
important, you are loved, and you bring to this world
things no one else can." So, continue to grow and improve.
7. Be critical. Successful
people are critical of what
they read and listen to.
Therefore, do not believe in
everything you hear, read, and see on the internet and social
media, and always think about the source's credibility. Also,
never rely on human CCTVs
(Maritess, Marisol,
Mariposa, etc.) who tend to distort the truths about things and
people to serve their personal interests and selfish intentions.
Always look for evidence-based claims and information in
order
to
make
decisions.
fair
judgments
and
sound
8. Be a self-regulated, independent, and lifelong learner. Compared
to previous generations, yours is very lucky to have today’s
technology that aids you in learning; your computers or
smartphones and relevant apps help you comply with all your
school requirements faster, easier, and more economical; The
Messenger and similar apps aid you to communicate with your
teachers for queries and clarifications efficiently; most
importantly, you can already access and learn almost everything
on the net. Hence, learn
beyond what our schools can
provide and never stop learning.
9.
Be somebody who consistently does his best. Always exert your
utmost effort when performing tasks. Your outputs need not be
perfect, but
you ought to do your best at all times;
you must be disappointed not in the low ratings
you get but in the insufficient effort you put forth
into things.
10.
Be wise, accountable, and a person of integrity. Successful people are
wise in decision-making. They are not passive and always respond
when called upon. So, act
or react every time you need to and
seek wisdom in order to come up with wise actions or reactions. And
whatever the outcomes of your choice of action are, be responsible
and own your shortcomings. Be brave to admit your limitations
and
never put all the blame on other people. Always
reflect and think about how you could have done things better or how
you could have behaved in a situation more appropriately so that when
you face a similar situation, you will no longer repeat the same
mistakes. Also, be
honest in everything you do. Successful
people are truthful and trustworthy.
11. Be trainable and respectful.
Successful people do not
resist training and discipline.
So, respect your parents,
teachers, and elders and follow their lead. They have gone through
more challenges in life, have a greater range of experiences and
practical knowledge, and are wiser. Bear in mind,
successful
people are open-minded and teachable. Be thankful for
the wisdom and sacrifices of your parents and mentors. I am also
a teacher and a mother and I know how challenging their job is.
12. Be faithful and prayerful. You will never succeed and be happy
without God in your life. Accept Jesus, in your life, as your Lord
and Savior and have an intimate relationship with him. Fight
your life battles on your knees; pray when you are
in pain; and pray even in your glorious days. You
will forever be tested; let your faith triumph every
time.
Believe
that
God
has
control
of
everything.
Therefore, shine and rise as you surrender all to
God.