This document discusses key factors for success in college and career. It outlines ten cornerstones for success, including passion, motivation, knowledge, and adaptability. The document emphasizes that success requires choices, sacrifices, and change by stepping outside one's comfort zone. It provides tips for overcoming roadblocks through eliminating negative self-talk, keeping positive company, and setting attainable goals with concrete steps and a commitment to change.

1. Sherfield and Moody Cornerstones
Topic: Change
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2. What Do Employers Want?
• Excellent written/oral communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Capacity to change and learn quickly
• Work well with others
• Computer literacy
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3. Ten Cornerstones for Success
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Passion
Motivation
Knowledge
Resourcefulness
Creativity
Adaptability
Open-mindedness
Communication
Accountability
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4. Why Choose College?
• Most students say:
“Show me the money!”
What do you say?
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5. Education, Pay, and
Unemployment
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6. What Can College Do for You?
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Become more civically/politically engaged
Become more open-minded and accepting
Develop problem solving skills
Develop Computer/information literacy skills
Become more financially independent
Become a life-long learner
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7. Six Truths about College Success
#1. Success is about choices, sacrifices, change
-step outside your comfort zone
#2. Higher education is a two-way street
-you have to give in order to receive
#3. Self-motivation and -responsibility required
-no “victim mentality” allowed
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8. Six Truths about College Success
#4. Self-management is key
-remember 2-3 hour rule
#5. This is not high school
-recognize and embrace differences
#6. Eliminate “This isn’t Harvard” syndrome
-make the most out of your
experience
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9. Bringing About Change
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Change is a skill – it is learned
Change takes time – slow and systematic
Change requires an attitude adjustment
Change demands action and participation
Change is about working toward something
Change is about letting go and holding on
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10. Eliminating Roadblocks
• Eliminate “I CAN’T Syndrome”
– Focus on positive aspects of life
– Eliminate negative thoughts and self-talk
– Visualize your success
– Take responsibility
• What company do you keep?
– Seek out positive, optimistic people
– Avoid contaminated people who tear you down
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11. Set a Goal and Change Your Life!
• Think about a dream you have or a problem
you need to solve
• Commitment and self-motivation will help you
complete your goal
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12. Characteristics of Attainable Goals
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Reasonable – challenging but possible
Believable – you can do it!
Measureable – concrete, observable steps
Adaptable – life happens!
Controllable – you are responsible for change
Desirable – you must want it and own it
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13. Steps for Effective Goal-Setting
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Goal statement and target date
Action steps
Narrative statement
“I Deserve” statement
Personal signature and commitment
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14. Topic Reflections
• Evaluate your reasons for attending college
• Use goal-setting
• Get involved in the changes in life and
learning
• Eliminate negative self-talk
• Keep your sense of humor
• Be courageous and face your fears
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