BATS LEADER REPORT 18 MARCH 2013

The class is very motivated and is learning all of the necessary material in order to become more focused and disciplined in their craft.   Study the following vocabulary: Positive Discriminators, Pioneer, Craft, Market, Media, Rating, Social Media,  and write out the definitions.  Spend more time working your craft!  You should be working at least one sketch book 20 hours a week.  Develop and bring to class 12 new images.  Bring in portfolio to be viewed.  Always remember that working your craft makes you more proficient, professional and profitable to people. Keep taking steps towards your goals and dreams!  Each step is a mini victory that will lead to the BIG VICTORY! Keep Winning!

BATS Homework 11 March 2013

This is week 2!  You should be working in your craft for a minimum of 40 hours this week.  Make sure you set aside a journal and document your progress.  In this class your use of technology is very important. Go to You tube and view Origami Flapping Bird, and Origami Rose.  Tonight we talked about the importance of introducing, establishing, and building value.  Tonight we also covered Copyright. Go to www.copyright.gov and read the basics on copyright.  We will be talking about this subject off and on in this class. Bring you list of 10 goals to the next class! Make sure you check this board daily for updates!  Keep winning! :)

6 MARCH 2013 Spring BATS CLASS HOMEWORK

Everyone should be commended on their decision to take the BATS Class at Gaston College.  You are in a very unique course that is going to be the nitrous oxide that will put some of your goals and dreams on a fast track.  Your first homework assignment is 1. Write down 10 goals that you are trying to accomplish.  2. Write down 10 things about yourself that influence your image or market. 3. Make sure you take the word "can't" out of your vocabulary. You have unlimited potential and unlimited opportunities, working your craft!
4. Go to YouTube and search ORIGAMI, view how to make a Origami Flapping Bird and Origami Butterfly.  Viewing these videos will help you get into the mindset of some of the concepts that will be taught in this course.  5. Visit my blog daily, because it is the blackboard for this course.  Review all of the notes that you have taken in class so far!

Keep Winning!
Master Instructor Carl Childs

WELCOME TO BATS

Welcome to the BATS COURSE!

Establish value
Build value and awareness
Show growth
Specialize
Positive Discriminators
Take a position in media
Work Ethic

Working Craft

I have been working wood about 16 hours a week as one of my weekly chosen media to work in.  Right now I have reached stage 2 of creating a shield.  This is a first for me and is creating a tremendous amount of growth and fun!  This project is critical for me to constantly see the finished product and keep it in focus.  What I love the most about this work is, even though it isn't finished I'm looking forward to make other styles of shields.

Valentine's Day

Enjoy the day! Be kind to all that you meet.  Today just like everyday is an opportunity to live life as it was intended.  We should all take time to appreciate loved ones everyday of every year that we live.  Valentine's Day today I have witness a lot of random acts of kindness.  It is great to see that people still care for each other.  When it comes to couples, you can see and feel the energy of them being closer, walking with the flowers or balloons.  No matter the day or season, always remember that there are several people that care about you.  The mind is the biggest battleground in this life time.  Everyone has a purpose, place and a future.  Grabbing or pursuing every opportunity as if it is impossible to fail is the best way to hurl yourself towards monumental achievement.  Make 2013, the year that you decided to embrace joy.  I know that there are haters that like to make noise.  When you ignore the haters, you elevate yourself into the orbit that you are supposed to be operating in.  Keep winning. Keep the win.  You do deserve it!

The Family Wins!

There are a lot of people that have and will always root for both teams!  It was a battle to the end. Congrats to the Baltimore Ravens on their first Super Bowl win.  Awesome work by both brothers the coaches!