A WINNING FORMULA

Experts offer numerous recommendations for teenagers in search of a formula for success and happiness. Here are some of them. 

Enthusiasm -- Enjoy what you do. It rubs off on those you contact. 

Cooperation -- Seek the best way, instead of your way. Listen a lot. 

Loyalty -- Never betray yourself or those who depend on you. 

Friendship – Offer it to others, it will be returned. It is a joint effort.

Industriousness -- Nothing beats hard work. Planning gets results. 

Focus -- Set realistic goals and achieve them by being persistent.

Initiative – Learn how to decide, take action and recover from failure. 

Alertness -- Be observant, open-minded and eager to improve. 

Discipline -- Control your emotions and use common sense. 

Team Spirit -- Be willing to sacrifice your interests to help others. 

Skillful -- Know all details of your work and how to do it fast. 

Conditioning -- Be fit mentally, morally and physically with exercise. 

Confidence -- Plan for the unexpected, keep things in perspective. 

Competitive Greatness -- Enjoy challenges, be your best when needed.