Students demonstrate the trait of self-reliance by striving to live independently, relying on their own resources, capabilities, judgment, and emotional strength, rather than depending on others to do things for them or tell them what to think or feel. To achieve self-reliance, students: Students accept their responsibility to review and learn from all experiences. They hold themselves accountable to determine what they could have done differently to get a better result and what they should do in the future. 1) Manage their affairs so they can pay their own way and not be a burden on others. 2) Live within their means, avoiding debt and other obligations that generate unhealthy pressure.