b"TAKING CHARGE OF YOUR LIFE towardsgoalsregardlessofanydisabilitiesyoumayhave.For example, a blind student.b.Success is having the ability to self-determine: self-determination is the ability to decide what I want to do with my life and then act on it. c.A successful life: it is a life where I can be actively engaged in creative activities that contribute to the lives of others. Success is a kind of by-product and NOT an end in itself!d.Be able to do things independently: a successful life is being able to do things independently for yourself, and not always having someone to do things for you. It's about achieving your goals on your own terms and at your own pace.2.Set yourself personal, academic and career goals: successful people set goals and maintain high expectations through.a.A combination of people and events: for example, when a loved one pushed you to improve your academic skills. Remember that success builds on itself.b.Highstandards:whenyouagreetodowellandmaintainhigh standards.c.Never mention that you cannot: find a loved one or mentor who will help you maintain high expectations of yourself. People who will teach you never to sayI can'tto anything you try.d.Be confident in your abilities: find someone like a teacher or manager who will make you confident in your ability to learn, which will help you maintain high expectations.e.Unique talents: it is important to realize that everyone has their own journey in life with unique talents. However, knowing what talents you have, you should strive to be your best self.f.Set goals: set personal, academic, and professional goals, knowing where your limits lie. If someone tells you that you can't do something and you've never tried it before, that makes you even more determined to prove them wrong. If you fail, at least you tried. That is what matters.Germain Decelles141"