“The importance of focus
Self-respect
Networking
Self-presentation
Importance of growing as a young man
Staying committed
You have motivation when you have a goal or plan
Be humble
Respect everyone
Work hard for what you want
Enjoy life
Leadership
Pride
Confidence
Respect others
Making smart choices
Respect others’ ideas
Fighting won’t solve anything
We are all influenced by different people
Being a man is something you earn
Stick with each other;
You can chill with people you don’t know
Welcome everyone
Have an open mind
Stay on your grind
How to be a man
How to advocate for myself
Help others succeed with you
Don’t leave any man behind;
Take what opportunity is given to you
The opportunity is there if you want it
Men do what they need to do—not what they want to do
Always believe in yourself and what you can do
Networking is key to more opportunities
To become a stronger student
Good work ethic
Watch what you say
Separate from the bad
Maintain good grades
Respect elders
Hear everyone’s voice
How to be more responsible
How to be a leader
How to survive
How to communicate
How to be considerate
How to make better choices
That I am so much smarter, creative, and ambitious than I give myself credit for
Look on the bright side of things
Who you surround yourself with matters
Loyalty
Accountability
Be vocal
Make your own choices
Think critically
Everybody is the same
Self-control
Love yourself
Community matters
Talk about your life
Love your bros”

“I’m staying committed
I communicate better with people
I stopped trying to act tough and cool, and tried to be just myself
My confidence—I can talk around people now
What to say in front of a room
How to communicate with people I don’t know
I’m more focused—before distractions would throw me off
I’m less likely to react badly
I know to take action—things aren’t done by themselves
I went from being a lazy student who got bad grades to a respectable kid who gets A’s and B’s
To become a stronger student and manage good work ethic
To live life the best you can
I got good ideas about life
I am more confident, mature, and I have a better image in my head for what I want for my future
Learned to be mature and focus
I learned the time to work and the time to play
Became more responsible
I learned to look at myself as a leader
I’m looking at life a whole new way
I have more tenacity about improving my future.
“As long as the program doesn’t end I’m fine.””