INTRODUCTION

The Ten Commandments of American culture focuses

on just ten proverbs or sayings that Americans use all the
time. They are not really commandments. Several of
them are not even worded like commandments. They
seem to be ordinary statements such as, Time is money.
They have no religious or moral authority like the Ten
Commandments of the Bible do for Jews and Christians.
However, if you break any of these cultural
commandments, most Americans will think you do not fit
very well in America.
SUCCESS???
 SUCCESS
Definition of Encarta
1. achievement of intention: the achievement of
something planned or attempted
2. attainment of fame, wealth, or power: impressive
achievement, especially the attainment of fame, wealth,
or power
3. something that turns out well: something that turns
out as planned or intended
4. somebody successful: somebody who is wealthy,
famous, or powerful because of a record of achievement
 SUCCESS is probably the most praised thing in
American life. It relates to so many other
characteristics of American life---individualism,
freedom, goal- setting, progress,
experimenting, social mobility, making money,
pragmatism (doing what works), and optimism (
expecting good things to happen).
 Americans want to make a success of
themselves This is the American
Dream which has attracted millions of
immigrants and been taught to
generations of American children.
Everyone wants to be a success at
something. If you do not think that way,
you are considered a failure. It is almost
impossible to criticize success.
Example:
1. If an employee does something without
properly consulting his supervisor, and as a
result the company gets a big contract with
a new customer, the employee will get
much more praise than blame.
 The success of getting the new contract
is more important than the failure to consult
a superior. Sometimes people will even say
cheating is justified if it brings success.
Other people, however, may argue with
success of that kind.
HOW???
 by Karim Jaude
IDENTIFY YOUR LIFE VALUES. There is no
satisfaction in a goal you meet if in meeting it you have bent or
broken a life value.
MAKE IT YOUR OWN GOAL. Your goals must be
your own.
FEW BUT INSPIRING. Set inspiring goals, but limit
yourself to setting three short- term goals that are a little stretch, and
as many long term goals as you want.
GOALS SHOULD BE CLEAR, SPECIFIC, AND
MEASURABLE. The more specific your goals, the more focused
your mind becomes.
 SKIP THE HOW TOFOR NOW!! Setting big, specific,
measurable and inspiring goals can be a scary matter. There is no need
to know how to achieve the goal, wanting to achieve them matters a lot.
A lot of people fail to achieve their goals in life because they tell
themselves they dont know how. This is just an excuse for inaction.
The truth is, when we focus on what we want with passion, the way to
get there becomes evident.
REVEAL YOUR GOALS. Tell people what your goal is and
ask for help in reaching it. Successful people enjoy helping others
reach their success.
REWARD YOURSELF. When you hit a milestone along the
way, reward yourself. Plan each milestone and your reward will help
keep you focused.
 1. Dont live your life to please others.
2. Dont depend on forces outside of yourself to get ahead.
3. Seek harmony and compassion in your business and personal life.
4. Get rid of backstabbers --- surround yourself only with people who will lift you
higher.
5. Be nice.
6. Rid yourself of your addictions ---- whether they are food, alcohol, drugs or
behavior habits.
7. Surround yourself with people who are as smart or smarter than you.
8. If money is your motivation, forget it.
9. Never hand over your power to someone else.
10. Be persistent in pursuing your dreams.
HELEN KELLERs Success..

Dont let obstacles stop you.

Thirst for knowledge.
Make your own decisions.
Dare to do the impossible.
Being AMELIA EARHEART.
Dont take things for granted.
Be honest with yourself.
Prepare for worst- case scenarios.
Keep challenging yourself.
Evaluate risks.
Accept responsibility for your decisions and actions.
Dont worry about failing--- just try.
 OBAMA and HIS SUCCESS MESSAGE
One thing that you need to understand is that
failure is an event, not a person. It doesnt define
you as a loser for the rest of your life --- unless
you let it. Failure happens to you --- it isnt who
you are. Youre not a victim, but it also doesnt
define you. So when it happens (notice I didnt say
if), pick yourself up and get ready for the next
event in your life.
.by providing more value in
smarter economical way by
empowering more people who
seek to empower their own lives.
We or you or me will improve the
lives of others and create new
wealth in America and potentially
the world.
There is something strange in the very way we
look upon success. A person is not
supposed to exert effort at the expense of
sanity. We ridicule a person who teaches
himself how to think and label him Tasio,
the philosopher. We warn persons not to
learn too much lest they be like Jose Rizal
who was executed at the Luneta in 1896.
 Assertiveness is frowned upon because it
smacks of pride and ruthlessness. Success to
the Filipino, must come naturally; it should
not be induced or artificially contrived. One
should not be successful at an early age
because that would mean exertion and hard
work. Success must come very late in life, if
it is to come at all.