1. DETERMINATION
Determination is pursuing a goal with energy and focus. It keeps us firmly centered on a chosen purpose. It is the tool we use to keep defeat from becoming permanent.

Sometimes we find ourselves distracted from our central goal by other desires. We get overwhelmed by obstacles, isolation, pain or fatigue. At these times, determination pushes onward and gives us the energy to triumph. By keeping us on a path, determination helps us to make our dreams into realities and to live by our highest values.
Determination is the leading factor in success. Without it we may never reach our goals. Other people have the power to help motivate you to try harder, but in the end you need to be the one to have the determination, drive and dedication to keep going and to continue fighting for your goals.
Time and time again, it has been necessary to have strong will and determination.

2. PERSERVANCE
Perseverance
Perseverance is continued application to a work once begun. It is the one great secret of success in life. There are men who are disheartened by failures. They will find it hard to attain success in the world.
Perseverance is the key to success. Instead of being disheartened by failures we should make greater efforts, and return back to the task till the success is achieved.
People who doesn’t give up, even when there doesn’t seem any hope at all, are sure to achieve success. It is exactly in this way that men who have left their ‘footprints on the sands of time’ acted.
Instances of Perseverance
Napoleon rose from the humble position of a Corsican solider to be the most powerful monarch in Europe by virtue of perseverance.
The story of Robert Bruce and the Spider is well-known. This Scottish king whose memory is still revered by his countrymen made several attempts to free his country from the English rule, but in vain. It was when his sixth attempt had failed and he was sitting on his couch absorbed in melancholy thought that his attention was casually drawn to a spider that was trying to reach a beam. Robert Bruce was very much impressed by this small creature, which succeeded in its seventh attempt. Its perseverance whipped up his dropping spirits, and he too achieved his heart’s desire and won freedom for his country in his seventh attempt.
Pandit Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was a man of great perseverance. Born in a very poor family, he had to face many difficulties. He had to do the cooking and other household duties for his father and brothers. Nothing daunted, he persevered in his attempt to get himself educated. Everybody knows how this poor boy rose to be one of the most learned men in our country and did great national service by founding schools and colleges that still exist, and by writing books which are still widely read.
Conclusion
The example of these great men will instill vigor into our drooping spirits. In acquiring knowledge, we are often called upon to master hard and dry subjects. We may be induced to give up the attempt in disgust. But we should remind ourselves of these great men who have faced and overcome similar difficulties by constant application.
Apparent failure is often a step towards success. Success requires dedication and perseverance. Experience gained through failures does not go in vain; it paves the way to success.

3. COPING WITH STRESS
4. CURIOSITY
Curiosity
Curiosity is a hunger to explore and a delight in discovery. When we are curious, we approach the world with a child-like habit of poking and prodding and asking questions. We are attracted to new experiences. Rather than pursuing an agenda or a desired set of answers, we follow our questions where they lead
Curiosity refers to the strong desire to know something. To see the unseen and to know the unknown is inherent in human nature.
We climb a mountain to feel its majesty. We rush to the sea to be thrilled with its vastness and to the desert to apprehend its roughness. Thus the travelers roam about from one place to another of the world to satisfy their curiosity.
Curiosity is the mother of knowledge. In fact, curiosity acts as a driving force behind many a discovery or invention. It is the mainspring of every advance of human civilization.
Curiosity opens new prospects and produces newer interest to further progress. As for example, we can think of the great scientist, Sir Isaac Newton. One day he sat under an apple tree. An apple fell down. He became alert. He asked himself why the apple did not go upward. Afterwards he invented the laws of the force of gravitation.
Columbus discovered America while he was out to satisfy his curiosity to discover india. Livingstone explored the Dark Continent. Magellan voyaged round the world. Even the moon has been conquered by the force of our curiosity.
Of course, we should remember that if the curiosity is unhealthy, it may lead us to danger and degradation. Many young men and women fall a victim to drugs when they go on to satisfy their unhealthy curiosity to it.
However, if we can use our curiosity in healthy direction, it can lead us to new avenues of progress and prosperity. Even science is the offspring of curiosity. At first science was the nursling of the necessity. Then, as the demand of the body for food and drink was satisfied, the mind grew curious.
Thus our civilization is moving on the wheels of progress as curiosity has not yet stopped.

5. LOYALTY
Loyalty is a noble quality that is found not only in human beings, but also in pet animals, such as dogs, horses or elephants.Loyalty means one's steadfast¬ness in allegiance to a person or cause, or to one's country or sovereign. Loyalty involves obedience, sacrifice and compassion of the heart. A loyal per¬son is ready to sacrifice even his own life for the sake of his master, friend, relative or the country. A loyal person bears a moral character, honest outlook, and disciplined manners.
A truly loyal man cannot be bribed or tempted to deviate from his own path. He is like a stone pillar which is firm and strong to stand any force that may try to penetrate through it. He is absolutely dependable in all circumstances of life.
In this world, there are only a few instances of loyal personalities, who are well-known. In those days, some of the kings and emperors were lucky to have certain loyal commanders who fought for their kingdom and saved their masters again and again from the hands of the enemies, even at the cost of their own lives.
Loyalty is common among the courageous soldiers and servants. There are also instances of pet animals, such as dogs, horses or elephants, who, out of loyalty, gave their lives for the interest of their masters.
Loyalty is a quality which is found mainly among the brave and the bold characters. Meek and weak persons are mostly found lacking in the spirit of loyalty. Loyal people can become great leaders, great commanders, or great administrators in life. Disloyal persons are hated and disbe¬lieved by" all. He is a curse to his people, to his society and to his country. He must be exposed and brought to task, as and when detected.
Loyalty forms the basis of human character, builds up the foundation of a free country, and demands all law-abid¬ing citizens to be loyal and patriotic.

6. LOGICAL THINKING
7. DEDICATION