"The examination of one's own thoughts and feelings." True self-awareness comes from looking within, because as the saying goes, "you can't love anyone, until you can love yourself."

"Established set of attitudes of a person or group concerning culture, values, philosophy, frame of mind, outlook, and disposition." Character, a positive mindset, and a meaningful purpose are the pillars of both your personal and professional development.

"Comprehensive knowledge or skill in a subject or accomplishment." Understanding yourself, putting in the work to grow is not easy, but the humility to continue to refine and reframe, is what will allow you to reach a state of serenity and calmness with all your thought energy aligned."

"Give intellectual, moral, and social instruction to someone." Personal growth is only the theory, without "real life" challenges that have put the theory into application, it's difficult to internalize and teach it. Our personal stories and lessons give us a much better perspective to understand and help others."

"Marked by firm determination. Selecting whatever program or method you wish to use to achieve whatever your goal and then sticking to it" Taking action and having the discipline to see it through in its entirety.

" The ability to focus on yourself and how your actions, thoughts, or emotions do not align with your internal standards" Without integrity, and the accountability to be honest with yourself, you will always be misaligned and mediocre."

The theory that oneself is, or should be the motivation and the goal of one's own actions" Altruism is also essential, but you have to be committed to being your best self, before you can truly help others.

"Powerful adjective that conveys a sense of certainty and determination" It amplifies the ability to make firm decisions quickly and confidently, without wavering or second guessing"