Final Thoughts from Week One There is no substitute for hard work. Hard work is more important that I.Q. You MUST plan. Dream Big.
Discussion Question What do you feel is your biggest obstacle to being successful?
Questions/Comments Remember, this only gets better and more effective with honest dialogue and feedback from YOU… you cannot hurt my feelings… trust me, many people have tried… tell me what you think!
The “Kaizen” Principle Pronounced “Ki-zen” True definition is… Good Change Japanese word meaning “small steps for continuous improvement.”
Importance Change takes time! You will not build the habits you need to be successful over night. You could have setbacks… and that is ok.
Setting Goals
How do you get there though?
Benefits to Goal Setting Sense of direction and purpose Guides your decision making Clears your priorities Builds confidence and self-worth Gets you motivated
A Word about Realistic Goals Is my Goal realistic, attainable? The more you do, the more you will know what is realistic and doable in your life… which is more than you probably thought.
Brainstorm three things you want in each: Journal Entry Pick TWO: Brainstorm three things you want in each: Educational Goals Career Goals Financial Goals Social Goals Family Goals Physical Goals
Why we doing this? Journals: Reflection- One of the most important actions you can take to improve yourself.
To Do List http://greatnessawaitsyou.com/academy-lessons/to-do-list.html http://greatnessawaitsyou.com/academy-lessons/not-todo-list.html
“Homework”… well, not really. Make a To-Do List every school day until we next meet. Go on to the WS website http://wshs.asd.k12.pa.us/ Roll over Staff at the top of the page Click Teacher Directory Click “Shutters”
Final Thoughts Failing to Plan IS Planning to Fail. Set small goals to achieve large goals “Survive and Advance”… Dr. Henry Holt
Questions/Comments Remember, this only gets better and more effective with honest dialogue and feedback from YOU… you cannot hurt my feelings… many people have tried… tell me what you think!
Up Next… H.S. vs. College!