Focus on the Future Focus on the Future Footsteps to Success... Where I walk determines my talk…

Focus on the Future Be thankful for each gift you receive, each day, Each sunrise and sunset Be proactive… Take responsibility for your life and actions Be focused…Define your goals and priorities Be tolerant and respectful of everyone Be present in the moment…make each day count day count Plant another’s garden; do for others

Three Cups of Tea 1993 Greg Mortenson attempts to climb one of the highest mountains K Greg Mortenson attempts to climb one of the highest mountains K2 Attempt fails; he becomes lost from his group Attempt fails; he becomes lost from his group Taken in by small village in Pakistan Taken in by small village in Pakistan Promises the children that he will return and build them a school Promises the children that he will return and build them a school His feet take him to foreign lands and culture His feet take him to foreign lands and culture There are no schools for young girls. There are no schools for young girls. He returns; builds one school at a time He returns; builds one school at a time Now there are over 100 schools Now there are over 100 schools

Begin with the end in mind… Know your goals and dreams… Know your goals and dreams… To build a school in Afghanistan To build a school in Afghanistan To make the soccer team, to make the Honor Roll To make the soccer team, to make the Honor Roll

We can accomplish great things We can accomplish great things with God’s help, determination, with God’s help, determination, and focus. and focus. What we believe is what we receive. What we believe is what we receive.

Take responsibility… Be present… attend class daily Do your homework… Ask yourself, “what do I need to be successful?” Participate…don’t wait for others to lead…Be the first in line to join, to try out, to answer. Study for tests; do the projects, prepare for the challenge. Bring your materials to class. It is better to write on paper than on your hand.

Pennies for Peace In 2001, only 1 million Afghans were enrolled in schools, all of them boys. In 2001, only 1 million Afghans were enrolled in schools, all of them boys. Today, about 7 million Afghan children attend school; 2.6 million are girls. Today, about 7 million Afghan children attend school; 2.6 million are girls. One penny buys them a pencil and opens One penny buys them a pencil and opens the door to literacy the door to literacy

Plan for the Future but live in the moment… Live each day to the fullest; do Live each day to the fullest; do your best. your best. Give to others whenever you can… Give to others whenever you can… 1. A smile improves your mental health 2. Giving to others helps us discover our true identity and makes us feel good about ourselves. identity and makes us feel good about ourselves. 3. Giving teaches us empathy, understanding, tolerance, and respect.

Plant Another’s Garden Giving is the most potent force on the planet Giving is the most potent force on the planet Giving is the one kind of love you can count on, because you can always choose it: it’s always within your power to give. Giving is the one kind of love you can count on, because you can always choose it: it’s always within your power to give. Give daily in small ways and you will be happier, help a friend, a teacher, your mom. Give daily in small ways and you will be happier, help a friend, a teacher, your mom.