Fly Up — Fully Live Your Unlimited Potential

Fly Up Means Fully Live Your Unlimited Potential

Since 2015, Diamond Mike Watson has presented this inspiring 45-minute character education program to students throughout Orange County, encouraging them to develop character, pursue excellence, and recognize their unique potential. Through eight guiding principles, students learn practical lessons in kindness, gratitude, courage, and self-awareness that can help prepare them for success in school and beyond.

Students are inspired to:

  • Strive for excellence
  • Recognize their potential
  • Pursue their passions
  • Rise above limitations
  • Prepare for success in school and life

The presentation is based on eight simple principles, which Diamond Mike
calls the Living Promises:

1. Be Kind.
Love yourself.  Love others. 

2. Be Giving.
Give cheerfully without expecting return.

3. Be Forgiving.
Ask forgiveness and forgive all who harm you. 

4. Be Thankful.
Have immense gratitude.

5.  Be Joyful.
Smile, laugh, and find great joy.

6. Be Mindful.
Be aware of now.

7. Be Brave.
Walk with courage and live without fear.

8. Know.
Know you are loved. Know you are a masterpiece.
Know all things are possible with unyielding intention. 

Why Schools Choose Fly Up

  • 45-minute assembly format
  • Appropriate for elementary, middle, and high school students
  • Character-based lessons
  • Real-life stories
  • No purchase requirement or product connection

By showing thousands of students they are loved and valuable, they realize they can accomplish anything. 

Fly Up means becoming more of who you already are, that you can achieve anything, and that life knows no boundaries.

What Everyone is Saying

“Diamond Mike’s optimism is contagious, leaving students and teachers inspired to look upon any goal as attainable.”  Cristina Barber. MacArthur Fundamental. Santa Ana.

“Thank you for again giving me this opportunity to enrich my students’ learning experience.” Susie Spargur. Chapman Hills Elementary. Orange.

“(Our students) will never forget your charisma and inspiring story!” Keeley Hayashi. Thomas Jefferson Elementary. Anaheim.

“You have made a difference in so many young lives – and a few old ones too.” June McCartin. Eastbluff Elementary. Newport Beach.

“Your program is amazing! I was truly inspired by your presentation.” Dana McChristie. Thomas Jefferson Elementary, Anaheim.

About Diamond Mike Watson

Diamond Mike Watson is an author, entrepreneur, educator, and founder of the Why Mom Deserves a Diamond® writing contest. Since 2015, he has inspired students throughout Orange County through presentations that encourage character development, gratitude, courage, and personal growth.

  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Indiana University Southeast
  • Gemologist, Gemological Institute of America (GIA)
  • Founder, Why Mom Deserves a Diamond® contest
  • President, Gallery of Diamonds Jewelers
  • Author and co-author of twenty-three books, including Moon Over Mountains: The Search for Mom and Why Mom Deserves a Diamond: The Legendary Contest

Bring Fly Up to Your School

Fly Up is a character education presentation available as a school-wide assembly, grade-level presentation, classroom series, or district event. Contact Diamond Mike Watson for scheduling and pricing.