1. How to Succeed at GDI Jeffrey Miller Marist School 2015 Georgia Debate Institutes

2. What is an opportunity? An opportunity is an occasion or situation which makes it possible to do something that you want to do or have to do, or the possibility of doing something. [Cambridge Dictionary, 2015] J. Miller (2015)

3. What is the something you want to do? “strengthen my case writing skills” “improve my crossfire skills” “qualify for Varsity State” “fine-tuning my summary speeches” “consistently win at the varsity level” “become a better speaker” “strengthen my speaking abilities” “how to put evidence in rebuttals” J. Miller (2015)

4. Three Unique Opportunities 1.Debate Camp is an opportunity to gain experience debating a current topic. 2.Debate Camp is an opportunity to learn how to research and prepare. 3.Debate Camp is an opportunity to practice and strengthen your skills. J. Miller (2015)

5. FIVE CHARACTERISTICS SUCCESSFUL GDI DEBATERS SHARE J. Miller (2015)

6. #1 They set measurable goals. J. Miller (2015)

7. They listen carefully. #2 J. Miller (2015)

8. They take every activity seriously. #3 J. Miller (2015)

9. They take risks. #4 J. Miller (2015)

10. They learn from their setbacks #5 J. Miller (2015)

11. FIVE CHARACTERISTICS UNSUCCESSFUL GDI DEBATERS SHARE J. Miller (2015)

12. They stay in their comfort zones. #1 J. Miller (2015)

13. They resist change #2 J. Miller (2015)

14. They get overwhelmed #3 J. Miller (2015)

15. They settle for less than their best. #4 J. Miller (2015)

16. They don’t enjoy themselves #5 J. Miller (2015)