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Build Like An Ant: How My Mom Helped Me Become Valedictorian
Build Like An Ant: How My Mom Helped Me Become Valedictorian
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In "Build Like An Ant: How My Mom Helped Me Become Valedictorian," DJ Chung shares the stories and lessons from his mother that helped him become valedictorian of a large, competitive public high school class, and admission into Duke University.
These lessons will provide you with a roadmap on how to gain the essential skills necessary to realize the ultimate goal of becoming your school's valedictorian.
"Build Like An Ant" will show you how a devoted mother's wisdom can help you reach high goals during the increasingly competitive, stressful and pressure-filled time that is high school.
Here's a sample excerpt from the book:
"Have you seen those geese fly? Do you know how far they fly? Hundreds of miles. And they’re always making those noises at each other; they’re encouraging each other if they get weary. Those are the types of friends you want." – Mama Chung
There's that saying, “you are the average of the five people you hang out with most.”
While you are your own person, it’s undeniable that other people influence you. So surround yourself with friends that encourage, motivate and support you. If there's only one thing you take away from this book, I hope it is that you realize you can't become valedictorian on your own.
My best teachers were my friends. We were going through the same difficult classes together, after all. When I didn't know something, one of my friends usually did, and when one of my friends didn't know something, I did. You quickly realize how little you know, and once you learn the power of collaboration, you know you can only go so far by yourself.
My mom always stressed the importance of positive and encouraging friends. She relayed this piece of advice to me that stuck:
"Have you seen those geese fly in packs? Do you know how far they fly? Hundreds of miles. And they’re always making those noises at each other; they’re encouraging each other if they get weary. Those are the types of friends you want."
In high school, any time I would ask to go to a movie, party or friend’s house, she would ask who was going to be there. I always thought this was an annoying question, but I get it now. It wasn’t about where I was—it was about whom I was with. The question was really my mom making sure that I was spending time with the people who were going to support me, and act as positive influences on my life. And so should you: surround yourself with people that build you up.
To find the friends that will get you through, you first need to be that friend to others. I’ve found that the most supportive friends in my life have these three characteristics: they’re the first to offer help, they’re willing to listen, and they celebrate the successes of others...
...buy the book to read more!
These lessons will provide you with a roadmap on how to gain the essential skills necessary to realize the ultimate goal of becoming your school's valedictorian.
"Build Like An Ant" will show you how a devoted mother's wisdom can help you reach high goals during the increasingly competitive, stressful and pressure-filled time that is high school.
Here's a sample excerpt from the book:
"Have you seen those geese fly? Do you know how far they fly? Hundreds of miles. And they’re always making those noises at each other; they’re encouraging each other if they get weary. Those are the types of friends you want." – Mama Chung
There's that saying, “you are the average of the five people you hang out with most.”
While you are your own person, it’s undeniable that other people influence you. So surround yourself with friends that encourage, motivate and support you. If there's only one thing you take away from this book, I hope it is that you realize you can't become valedictorian on your own.
My best teachers were my friends. We were going through the same difficult classes together, after all. When I didn't know something, one of my friends usually did, and when one of my friends didn't know something, I did. You quickly realize how little you know, and once you learn the power of collaboration, you know you can only go so far by yourself.
My mom always stressed the importance of positive and encouraging friends. She relayed this piece of advice to me that stuck:
"Have you seen those geese fly in packs? Do you know how far they fly? Hundreds of miles. And they’re always making those noises at each other; they’re encouraging each other if they get weary. Those are the types of friends you want."
In high school, any time I would ask to go to a movie, party or friend’s house, she would ask who was going to be there. I always thought this was an annoying question, but I get it now. It wasn’t about where I was—it was about whom I was with. The question was really my mom making sure that I was spending time with the people who were going to support me, and act as positive influences on my life. And so should you: surround yourself with people that build you up.
To find the friends that will get you through, you first need to be that friend to others. I’ve found that the most supportive friends in my life have these three characteristics: they’re the first to offer help, they’re willing to listen, and they celebrate the successes of others...
...buy the book to read more!
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