Show the student the end result of hard work and dedication. Tell the student a story or give a personal example of how you over came an obstacle.

Let's cheer these students on to VICTORY! We may be the only positive individuals in their lives.

I think that most of us have heard that old saying "Do as I say Not as I do" What's up with that? I feel that if we want a student to behave a certain way, then we must lead by example.