The Ten Keys to Personal Power 

Key 1: Clarity 

"Have vision. Determine what you want to  be, ro 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."

Quote: "It is wonderful to have clarity about my life purpose."

-Anonymous

It is important to have clarity in your life. This means that you have a vision or goal about what you would like to do in the future. If you do not have an idea about what you would like to do then it is as if your life does not have any purpose. You need a goal in life in order to become a hard working individual. If you do not have a goal in your life then you will become extremely lazy, which is bad. Remember to set goals and follow them.

Key 2: Competence

"If you commit to excellence, opportunities will always come your way. the harder you work the better you get."

Quote: "Competence, like truth, beauty, and contact lenses, is in the eye of the beholder.'
-Laurence J. Peter 

Competence is the ability to accomplish a task or skill. In order to show competence, you must work hard and strive to do better. This in turn will lead to many new opportunities for you. You can show competence by being determined, being on task, and by being a hard worker. Just as there are many ways you can show competence, there are many ways in which you can show incompetence. For instance, if you are lazy, undetermined, and not on task you are being incompetent and are only hurting your future opportunities.

Key 3: Concentration

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

Quote: "Success in life is a matter not so much of talent as of  concentration and perseverance."

-C.W. Wedte

In order to succeed and/or encounter success in life, you must concentrate. You must concentrate on what you're doing and make sure that you're doing only positive things. This means that you should make sure that what you are or about to do is going to affect you in a positive manner in the future. You should not do something that will have a negative affect on your future. You should strive for a better future.

Key 4: Common Sense

Quote: "There are some things money just can't buy like manners, morals, and common sense."

-Anonymous

It is important to show common sense because it shows what kind of person we are. If you are a well mannered, respectful person then you will show common sense. But if you are a rude, and unmannered person then you are showing the world that you do not have any common sense. It is important to show common sense because not only will it help us make better acquaintances, it will also help us become a better person. 

Key 5: Creativity

"Except the fact that every human being is a genius. The hallmark of creativity is asking questions. The people who are most creative ask the most questions."

Quote: "Creativity is a wild mind and a disciplined eye."

-Dorothy Parker 

Everyone is creative in one way or another. Although there are many ways to show your creativeness to the world, one of the main ways to do so is to ask questions. Asking question to your friends, teachers, family, etc can increase your knowledge and make you a more creative person. By not asking questions you are showing that you do not want to increase your creativity level, which is what everyone should try to do.

Key 6: Consideration

"The quality of your relationships with other people will determine your success in life."

"Develop the people skills you need to become a better communicator. Take courses in listening, speaking, etc."

"If you were to learn one new word a day, within 5 years you'll be the best educated person in history."

Quotes: "A little consideration, a little thought for others, makes all the difference."

-Eeyore

One of the greatest things you can do everyday is show the world and people around you, how much of a considerate person you are. In order to do so, you should be kind, nice,  and respectful to them. If you do this, you will become a better person and form better relationships with others. Just as there are many ways to show you are considerate, there are many ways to show you are not considerate, like being disrespectful and rude. You should always be considerate and show your consideration to others if you want to succeed in life.

Key 7: Consistency

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

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

Quote: "It's not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives. It's what we do consistently"

-Tony Robbins

It is important that you remain consistent throughout everything you do in life. Whether it is your job or schoolwork it is key that you are consistent, show up everyday, and perform at a high level everyday. By doing so, you are on the path to encountering success. If you are not consistent and are always tardy or late then you are on the pathway to an unsuccessful life. Remember to stay consistent in everything you do. 

Key 8: Commitment 

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

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

Quote: "There's a difference between interest and commitment. When you're interested in doing something, you only do it when it's convenient. When you are committed to something, you accept no excuses; only results." 

Being committed is an extremely good start to encountering success. When you are committed, you are paving a road of success for yourself. Being committed means that you will see whatever project/task you choose all the way through and not quit, no matter how difficult it may seem. Meanwhile, being not committed means that you do not see a project/task/assignment all the way through, and you quit whenever it seems to get difficult. It is important to stay committed to all the aspects and assignments in your life because it will lead to success in the future. 

Key 9: Courage 

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

Quote: "Courage is simply the willingness to be afraid and act anyway." 

-Dr. Robert Anthony 

Courage is nothing more than showing bravery against a fearful/intimidating/unknown situation. People who show a lot of courage tend to be more willing to face these situation while people who do not show courage tend to shy away from these situations. Showing courage is a vital aspect that can greatly help you in the future. If you do not show courage and remain afraid of everything (especially failure) then you are hurting yourself. You must make sure to show courage in everything you do. 

Key 10: Confidence

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

Quote: "Confidence doesn't come when you have all the answers but when you are ready to face all the questions." 

-Anonymous 

Confidence is a key aspect and trait which every person should show. Confidence is the ability to face things without fear of them. For example, we can show confidence when we are about to take a test, meet a new person, or apply for a job. Without confidence, we would just my timid people who are afraid to take risks. Confidence is a key in helping you excel and reach your goals. Without confidence you would be afraid to even attempt to accomplish your goals. You should show confidence in all you do in order to become a better person. 

Reflection 

The Ten Keys to Personal Power will help me a lot in the future. I can become a better and more focused person if I just follow these ten keys. For example, I can be more committed to my work, show more creativity in my work, show more common sense in everyday life, show more competence in everyday items, and many more. If I just follow these ten simple keys I can and will become a better person. If I do not follow these ten keys and instead choose to do the opposite of them, I will only encounter failure and a bad future in my life. In order to encounter a great future in my life, it is vital that I follow these ten keys.