1. Business Communications
Starter Activities
Days 11-20

2. 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?

3. 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 /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?

4. 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?

5. 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?

6. 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?

7. 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 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.

8. 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 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?

9. 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 ½
Discussion:
What are some strategies for dealing with fear while you are experiencing it? In what way is fear a good thing?

10. 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?

11. 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?