SOSA Lionel

The power of High Expectations.: 

The power of High Expectations.

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“Whatever your mind can conceive and believe, you can achieve.” -Napoleon Hill, 1937

The future of Latinos has a lot to do with what we expect of ourselves.: 

The future of Latinos has a lot to do with what we expect of ourselves.

We can not leave it to others to define the Latino future. We are the future.  We have the responsibility to lead and to build new leaders.: 

We can not leave it to others to define the Latino future. We are the future. We have the responsibility to lead and to build new leaders.

What is the expectation? : 

What is the expectation?

We must think of ourselves as “The Next Great Wave of American Talent”.: 

We must think of ourselves as “The Next Great Wave of American Talent”.

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Comparing Core Values Based on Catholicism, Spanish colonialism and respect for tradition Based on Puritan, Protestant and Calvinistic thinking of a new and free America LATINO VALUES U.S. DOMINANT CULTURE VALUES

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INTERDEPENDENCE INDEPENDENCE FAMILY FIRST FAMILY HELPS FAMILY FAITH IN GOD HUMILITY WORK HARD SACRIFICE STABILITY RESPECT FOR AUTHORITY MODESTY GOD LOVES THE POOR I ACCEPT LIFE’S PROBLEMS SMALL SUCCESS IS GOOD WHATEVER GOD WANTS I HOPE TO ACHIEVE ME FIRST HELPING SELF HELPS FAMILY FAITH IN SELF AND IN GOD SELF-EXPRESSION WORK SMART PAY YOUR DUES WHAT’S NEW? WHAT’S NEXT? CHALLENGE AUTHORITY TOOT YOUR HORN GOD LOVES THE RICH, TOO I SOLVE LIFE’S PROBLEMS BIG SUCCESS IS BETTER WHAT I WANT, TOO! I BELIEVE I WILL ACHIEVE Latino Mainstream USA

To varying degrees,US Latinos are affected by both these value systems. : 

To varying degrees, US Latinos are affected by both these value systems.

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US Latino Values: a combination of the best FAMILY FIRST FAMILY HELPS FAMILY getting an education is the best way FAITH IN GOD and in me HUMILITY but not too much WORK HARD and smart SACRIFICE but not for long STABILITY a little risk is good too RESPECT AUTHORITY challenge it too MODESTY as long as I don’t disappear GOD LOVES THE POOR and the rich, too I ACCEPT some of LIFE’S PROBLEMS solve most of them SMALL SUCCESS IS GOOD so are big successes WHATEVER GOD WANTS but I have a say, too. I have a responsibility to make he most of what I have in order to succeed and contribute.

Family Values: 

Family Values Family comes first. Work to help the family Old way: Drop out of school, get a job New way: Finish college, earn more, contribute more. It’s a better way to help the family.

Family Values: 

Family Values Money is not important God loves the poor Old way: Stay poor, go straight to heaven New way: It’s OK to have money. It’s OK to have a lot of money. God loves the poor as well as the rich.

Family Values: 

Family Values Money is not important God loves the poor Old way: “We’ll never be able to afford college, so why invite disappointment by getting ready for it?” New way: “Work smart and get prepared, the money will be there if you believe it will be there. Be creative and resourceful.

Family Values: 

Family Values Hard work is good Hard work is honorable Old way: Any steady job is honorable. New way: Set high goals for a dream career. You are capable of achieving anything you want. Go for it. You will be successful.

Expectations for our children:: 

Expectations for our children: “Set big, clear, concise goals”. “Any goal you set is achievable”. “Get the best education you can. I will help you” “You are in charge of your future”. “Expect success, you will have it”.

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Expectations for our children: “America needs your talent, intelligence and leadership”. “You are a role model. Others will follow your lead”. “Who’s a minority? Not us!” “Be a problem solver not a problem finder”.

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Expectations for our children: “Take responsibility for what you do”. “Have good moral values”. “Show gratitude for all you have”. “Give back to your family and your community”.

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Expectations for our children: “Understand and appreciate your culture. Help other Latinos. Get involved in organizations like the MATT.org Foundation”. Here’s a 5 minute video that tells you all about it

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“Whatever your mind can conceive and believe, you can achieve.” -Napoleon Hill, 1937