Neither success nor failure depends on the complexity of a plan. It is quite the reverse. Success depends on the planner and the execution of the plan. An ethical strategy and motivation play important roles in achieving accomplishment. In addition, setting short- and long-term goals, establishing and utilizing a list of resources, and continual improvement are equally important. My personal plan for success is relatively simple. I will not compromise my values or morals to achieve a position in my professional or academic life. By continuing to base my decisions on what I believe is good and right, I will succeed in life as a whole. I would rather fail in both by treating people with the same respect and extending the same courtesy I would prefer, than to succeed at either. Honest failure is far more rewarding than deceitful or manipulative success. By carefully analyzing various opportunities, I will consider the possible impact on all who are involved. The main source of motivation is my family. Earning my degree will create openings that will allow me to provide a better quality of life for them. Setting and achieving goals will also help me stay motivated. The short-term goal of finishing my classes thus far successfully has motivated me to continue with the pursuit of a degree. My long-term goal is to become debt free long before I retire. To stay motivated during the process of achieving goals, I will manage my time to avoid stress. I, like many other students, have a hectic lifestyle and schedule to say the least. My cell phone, wall calendar, and appointment book are very valuable in my daily life. I write everything that has to be done by a certain date on my wall calendar. I set alarms a week in advance of due dates in my cell phone to remind me of tasks that need to get accomplished. By scheduling times to work on my assignments