b"Chapter 4 g.High expectations: one of the biggest reasons people don't set high expectations is fear of failure. Startbysettingachievablegoalsthataren'tlong-term.Develop achievableone-weekgoalsthatleadtosuccess.Buildonevery success and make every goal a little higher. Consider them a representative high jump. However, don't set the bartoohighinthebeginning,oryoumightjustberunninginto failure.3.Understand your abilities and incapacity: play to your strengths. People with disabilities who see themselves as successful generally accept their disabilities as an aspect of their personality. They do not define themselves by their disabilities, recognize that they are not responsible for their disabilities and know that they are not inherently disabled. They recognize their responsibility for their own happiness and future.4.Develop strategies to achieve your goals: successful people use creative strategiestoachievetheirgoals.Theyconsideroptionsandmake informed decisions. Successful planning requires you to know your rights and responsibilities, your strengths, and challenges, set goals, work towards those goals, and use the tools and resources available to you. Rememberthatyourlifeshouldnotbedefinedbytheassumptionsof others.5.Usetechnologyasanempowermenttool:beingtechnologically competent has become an avenue to academic and professional success. Computers are one of the most powerful tools at your disposal. Technology, including computers, adaptive technology, and the Internet, can help you maximize independence, productivity, and participation. Without a doubt, it can lead to high levels of success, personally, socially, academically, and professionally.6.Work hard. Persevere. Be flexible: knowing and valuing yourself, setting goalsandplanninghelpsbuildimportantfoundations,butactionis needed to achieve your dreams.142Germain Decelles"