Prepare your Mind for Success

Learning, Loyalty, and Love — the lessons of “L”: Leadership and Legacy

C I T A D E L

Leadership

Leadership begins with example.
Leadership means guiding others with integrity, courage, and compassion.
Reflection Questions:
  1. What makes someone a good leader?
  2. When have you shown leadership this month?
  3. How can leaders help others succeed?

Learning

Learning never stops — it shapes who we become.
Learning means being curious, open-minded, and willing to grow from mistakes.
Reflection Questions:
  1. What’s something new you learned recently?
  2. How can mistakes help you learn?
  3. Why is a love of learning important for success?

Listening

Listening shows love and understanding.
Listening means giving others your full attention and respect when they speak.
Reflection Questions:
  1. Why is listening important for strong friendships?
  2. When do you feel truly heard?
  3. How can you become a better listener?

Loyalty

Loyalty builds trust that lasts.
Loyalty means standing by your values, friends, and commitments.
Reflection Questions:
  1. What does loyalty mean to you?
  2. When have you stood by someone who needed you?
  3. Why does loyalty make relationships stronger?

Love

Love is the heart of all character.
Love means caring deeply for others and acting with kindness and respect.
Reflection Questions:
  1. What are ways to show love in your community?
  2. How does love help create understanding?
  3. Why is love a powerful motivation to do good?

Logic

Logic brings clarity to choices.
Logic means thinking carefully, using reason to make good decisions.
Reflection Questions:
  1. When did using logic help you solve a problem?
  2. How can you balance logic and emotions?
  3. Why is clear thinking important in teamwork?

Liveliness

Liveliness brightens every moment.
Liveliness means bringing joy, energy, and enthusiasm to life.
Reflection Questions:
  1. When do you feel most lively and joyful?
  2. How can positivity inspire others?
  3. Why does energy help teams perform better?

Literacy

Literacy is the foundation of lifelong learning.
Literacy means understanding and communicating ideas through reading and writing.
Reflection Questions:
  1. What book or story has inspired you?
  2. Why is literacy important in every subject?
  3. How can reading make you a better thinker?

Longevity

Longevity is built one good choice at a time.
Longevity means maintaining healthy habits that help you stay strong over time.
Reflection Questions:
  1. What daily habit supports your long-term health?
  2. How does taking care of yourself affect your goals?
  3. Why is patience part of success?

Legacy

Legacy is built through everyday kindness.
Legacy means the positive impact you leave behind through your actions and character.
Reflection Questions:
  1. What do you want to be remembered for?
  2. How can your actions today shape your future?
  3. Why does legacy matter to your community?