1. Overcoming obstacles in order to reach your goal
DETERMINATION
Overcoming obstacles in order to reach your goal

2. Click on the picture below and watch the video on FINDING YOUR GREATNESS.

3. Determination is like climbing a mountain
Determination is like climbing a mountain. You have to know what you want to achieve, then put one foot in front of the other until you reach the top.
Climbing a mountain takes a lot of EFFORT. It is tempting to quit and turn back when you feel tired or discouraged.
But DETERMINATION means pressing on, pushing forward, and not giving up. Determination makes you a WINNER, not a quitter!

4. Be Determined - AT SCHOOL
You can “win” at school by:
→ concentrating in class,
→ finishing your assignments, and
→ doing your best in every subject.
What other ways can you show you are determined to be successful at school?

5. “Greatness is wherever somebody is trying to find it.”
It takes DETERMINATION to find your greatness, but you can do it by:
Setting goals
ASK YOURSELF:
What do I want to achieve? Today, this year, in life.

6. “Greatness is wherever somebody is trying to find it.”
It takes DETERMINATION to find your greatness, but you can do it by:
Trying new things
ASK YOURSELF:
What is the first thing I must do to reach my goals?

7. “Greatness is wherever somebody is trying to find it.”
It takes DETERMINATION to find your greatness, but you can do it by:
Facing challenges
ASK YOURSELF:
What will I do to stay focused when things seem difficult?

8. What are some personal examples where you use determination at home?
Be Determined - AT HOME
You can “win” at home by:
→ helping your family,
→ doing your chores, and
→ making good choices.
What are some personal examples where you use determination at home?

9. “Greatness is wherever somebody is trying to find it.”
It takes DETERMINATION to find your greatness, but you can do it by:
Confronting failures
ASK YOURSELF:
What can I do to fight becoming discouraged by setbacks?

10. “Greatness is wherever somebody is trying to find it.”
It takes DETERMINATION to find your greatness, but you can do it by:
Keep trying
ASK YOURSELF:
What will motivate me to NEVER GIVE UP?

11. Think about this and discuss with your class:
How do you feel after you accomplish something difficult or win a close game?
Why is it important to finish what you start?
What should you do if you discover you are heading in the wrong direction?
​What is the opposite of determination?

12. What are YOU determined to accomplish?