May
24, 2016
From Alfonso Lua, UCLA student, former HPIAM student:
My
Life planning book has been vital in guiding me to achieve my goals. It’s a
great way to acknowledge your deficiencies and work to improve on them. Having
a goal in mind sets you apart from most individuals who do not have a path or a
goal. It makes you competitive but also allows you to accomplish your dreams.
One goal I wrote down on my life planning book was to make
the UCLA Speech & Debate team roster. I worked hard and tirelessly to
improve my public speaking skills and develop my debating skills as well.
Successfully, before the turn of the new year I was placed on the debate
roster. This is a true testament to the power of writing down a goal.
Reading and updating your life planning book is a great way
to help clarify some of your important priorities. It will help ensure that you
don’t live with regrets. It will also maintain a balance within your life. I
encourage you to continue to update your life planning books so that you can
accomplish what matters most.
One last piece of advice I would like to offer is to be ready
to sacrifice what you are to what you want to become.
Best wishes to the class of 2016 … and to Mr. Haymore for
helping guide this generation and equipping them with important knowledge that
will be vital in their future endeavors
Cheers,
Alfonso Lua
