Business Communications Starter Activities Days 11-20

Day 11 Word of the day: Churlish Definition: rude, mean, difficult to work with “The toddler’s behavior was churlish when he threw a tantrum.” Reading: Pages 42-43 Discussion: What is the Sheex factor?

Day 12 Reading: Pages 45-49 1/2 Discussion: Word of the day: Cajole Definition: to persuade or coax by flattery or promises Reading: Pages 45-49 1/2 Discussion: When has fear prevented you from achieving a goal in school, business, or your personal life? In what form did this fear come up? How did you react to it?

Day 13 Reading: Pages 49 ½ - 53 ¾ Discussion: Word of the day: Quell Definition: To suppress or put an end to, to quiet or subdue. “The mother’s lullaby quelled the baby’s cries.” Reading: Pages 49 ½ - 53 ¾ Discussion: What’s the worst mistake that you’ve ever made? What was the end result? Were the consequences as bad as you thought they might be?

Day 14 Reading: Pages 53 ¾ - Top of Page 57 Discussion: Word of the day: Vindicate Definition: To clear from accusation or suspicion. “The jury’s decision vindicated him from the crime.” Reading: Pages 53 ¾ - Top of Page 57 Discussion: If you had no fear at all, how would you live your life differently? Would you change jobs or start a new business? Dedicate yourself to a favorite passion? Finally ask out that special someone on a date?

Day 15 Reading: Pages 57 through 61 Discussion: Word of the day: Amicable Definition: characterized by showing good will, friendly, peaceful Reading: Pages 57 through 61 Discussion: What are some strategies for dealing with fear while you are experiencing it? In what way is fear a good thing?

Day 16 Reading: Pages 62-65 ½ Discussion: Word of the day: Insolence Definition: rude or impertinent behavior or speech. “The teacher was offended by the student’s insolence.” Reading: Pages 62-65 ½ Discussion: What are the pros and cons that Blake faced when starting his business? Why is a pro/con list a good idea? Share a big decision you have made and its pros and cons.

Day 17 Reading: Pages 25-29 ¾ Discussion: Word of the day: Dastardly Definition: mean and cowardly “The villain was well known for his dastardly deeds.” Reading: Pages 25-29 ¾ Discussion: Think of something you recently accomplished at work or school that was difficult. Now think of all the things that could have gone wrong, but didn’t, that would have prevented you from reaching your goal. How did you avoid these pitfalls?

Day 18 Reading: Pages 69-75 ½ Discussion: Word of the day: Cultivate Definition: To promote or improve growth by labor and attention Reading: Pages 69-75 ½ Discussion: What are some strategies for dealing with fear while you are experiencing it? In what way is fear a good thing?

Day 19 Reading: 75 ½ - 82 ½ Discussion: Word of the day: Infernal Definition: hellish, fiendish, diabolical. Extremely troublesome, annoying, outrageous Reading: 75 ½ - 82 ½ Discussion: Think about the quote by Einstein on Page 69. How can having limited or no resources be a blessing in disguise?

Day 20 Reading: Pages 82 ½ - top of 92 Discussion: Word of the day: Impotent Definition: lacking power or ability Reading: Pages 82 ½ - top of 92 Discussion: What are some creative ways that Blake was able to make the most from his limited resources?