These Require Zero Talent

1.  Being on time ("If you are on time you are late!")

2.  Work ethic (Structure a good Portfolio)

3. Effort "Nothing in the world is more common than unsuccessful people with talent."

4. Body language "80% of what you understand in a conversation is read through the body, not the words." - Deborah Bull

5. Energy "A person of intellect without energy added to it, is a failure."

6. Attitude "Life is not happening to you. Life is responding to you."

7. Passion "Passion is one great force that unleashes creativity, because if you're passionate about something, then you're more willing to take risks." -Yo-Yo Ma

8. Being coachable / teachable

9.  Doing more than you are asked (helping out other groups or cleaning up)

10. Being Prepared

11. Completing all assignments on time! (Structure a good Portfolio)

12. Have a strong portfolio! Document all that you have done and follow instructions.

13. Ask questions if you do not understand something.

14. Be honest (With yourself, teachers an your peers)--people know when you are not honest-Be a person we can trust (watch out for excuses).