What makes people successful? - Mitt Romney from AZ YSA Conference

What makes people successful? There is no formula. People may go thru the same motions to become successful, but some succeed and some don't. Worldly success is by chance.

If we define our lives by the success of the world, it can be out of our control. In God's world success is measured by loving and serving God's children. This type of success is in our control. We serve in our homes, neighborhoods, church callings, etc. The scale of our service isn't the measure of our success. Serve God, for that is the measure of our success under God's law.

We want to be successful. However, if we define success by the ways of the world there is only a lot of chance and serendipity. 

Spoken by Mitt Romney on Jan 11 at the AZ YSA Conference

Learn all we can about absolute truth - Sheri Dew from AZ YSA Conference

Learn all that you can about absolute truth to discern information that is constantly being thrown at you.

What is influencing you? When you know who you are as a child of God, everything about your thoughts and behavior changes. The greatest foundation any of us can seek after is the knowledge of Jesus Christ. Conversion requires immersion in the gospel and teachings of Jesus Christ. God wants a powerful people.

An absolute truth is that we have a divine errand. We are here to serve with a purpose. God held us for the last days because we would have the courage and determination to face the world and be fearless in building Zion. Read about the noble and great ones found in D&C 138:55-56. Ask God how he feels about you. By doing so and realizing God's love, you will be able to deal with challenges and insecurities that trouble you.

An absolute truth is that the Lord has blessed us with access to his power. There is power in the Lord to become who we want to become. When we immerse ourselves in his will and gospel, we can handle anything that comes our way. How do you learn a new language? Immerse yourself in the language.

Total happiness always comes through complete immersion in the gospel of Jesus Christ. What we're given is not always what we expect. The Savior was the son of a carpenter not a roman ruler. Moses was supposed to be God's spokesman but needed his brother to speak for him. What we expect as great or wisdom is often in contrast from what the Lord has in mind.

Spoken by Sherri Dew on Jan 10, 2014 at AZ YSA Conference