1. Tool Kit Jumping Hurdles Learning How Not To Stumble

2. Tool KitPROMPT:PREPARED:PARTICIPATE:RESPECT: CLASS COMMITMENTS I will arrive early and attend all classes. I will bring my Game Plan to every class and will have all my journaling completed. I will share, report and be engaged in all activities. I will respect myself and others at all times during class.

3. Tool Kit REVIEW FROM LAST CLASS Let’s see who will review & teach us the metaphor from last class …

4. Tool Kit SHARE & REPORT MOTIVATION QUESTION ACTION STEP WEAK THINK / STRONG THINK GAME PLAN JOURNAL Let’s each take a turn standing up to share & report for 1 - 2 minutes on ONE of these areas from last class.

5. Tool Kit WHERE WE’RE HEADED… I WILL jump over my hurdles and win the race with positive solutions!

6. Tool Kit Reality Ride Seeing Over the Wall Get Plugged In Climbing Out of the Pot Lift the Weight Defense Mechanisms Desire- Time-Effort Jumping Over Hurdles Tearing Off Labels Motivation Formula “Creating greater opportunity, freedom, and personal strength through resiliency education.”

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8. Tool Kit Jumping Hurdles Learning How Not To Stumble My Problem: 1 1 What signs or clues are there that this is a real problem of mine?

9. Tool Kit The Magician balloon is when I believe and act like problems and challenges have suddenly disappeared and no longer are an issue in my life. Alakazam…poof! Gone! THE MAGICIAN HARD WORK A strong person with Character & Heart knows that problems do not ever just magically go away and disappear by themselves! It takes HARD WORK and a lot of thinking and searching to understand why things happen and how to avoid the same problem in the future.

10. Tool Kit Jumping Hurdles Learning How Not To Stumble What have I already jumped over? 2 2 My Problem: 1 1 What signs or clues are there that this is a real problem of mine?

11. Tool Kit Jumping Hurdles Learning How Not To Stumble What have I already jumped over? 2 2 Why should I try to jump my hurdles? 3 3 My Problem: 1 1 What signs or clues are there that this is a real problem of mine?

12. Tool Kit Jumping Hurdles Learning How Not To Stumble What have I already jumped over? 2 2 What can I jump over? 4 4 Why should I try to jump my hurdles? 3 3 My Problem: 1 1 What signs or clues are there that this is a real problem of mine?

13. Tool Kit Jumping Hurdles Learning How Not To Stumble What have I already jumped over? 2 2 What can I jump over? 4 4 Why should I try to jump my hurdles? 3 3 5 5 What are my strengths? My Problem: What signs or clues are there that this is a real problem of mine? 1 1

14. Tool Kit Jumping Hurdles Learning How Not To Stumble GET 3. GET Help BELIEVE 5. BELIEVE In Change What have I already jumped over? 2 2 What can I jump over? 4 4 Why should I try to jump my hurdles? 3 3 IDENTIFY 1. IDENTIFY The Pain “No Pain – No Gain” 6 6 CREATE 2. CREATE Options 5 5 What are my strengths? TAKE 4. TAKE Action My Problem: 1 1 What signs or clues are there that this is a real problem of mine? JUMP 6. JUMP Back Up

15. Tool Kit Jumping Hurdles Learning How Not To Stumble GET 3. GET Help BELIEVE 5. BELIEVE In Change What have I already jumped over? 2 2 What can I jump over? 4 4 Why should I try to jump my hurdles? 3 3 IDENTIFY 1. IDENTIFY The Pain “No Pain – No Gain” Why am I tired of falling and tripping over my hurdles? What pain has my falling and tripping caused myself and others? 6 6 CREATE 2. CREATE Options 5 5 What are my strengths? TAKE 4. TAKE Action My Problem: 1 1 What signs or clues are there that this is a real problem of mine? JUMP 6. JUMP Back Up

16. Tool Kit Jumping Hurdles Learning How Not To Stumble GET 3. GET Help BELIEVE 5. BELIEVE In Change What have I already jumped over? 2 2 What can I jump over? 4 4 Why should I try to jump my hurdles? 3 3 IDENTIFY 1. IDENTIFY The Pain “No Pain – No Gain” Why am I tired of falling and tripping over my hurdles? What pain has my falling and tripping caused myself and others? 6 6 What have I not tried in the past that might work now? What have I tried before that I can put more effort into now? CREATE 2. CREATE Options 5 5 What are my strengths? TAKE 4. TAKE Action My Problem: 1 1 What signs or clues are there that this is a real problem of mine? JUMP 6. JUMP Back Up

17. Tool Kit The Assuming balloon is when I -jump to a conclusion; or -take something for granted; or -blindly accept something to be true without taking time to check it out first. Assuming is very easy and one of the most often lifted balloons by people who are weak since it requires no effort or action on their part whatsoever. ASSUMING DO YOUR OWN HOMEWORK A strong person with Character & Heart will respond to a situation only after they know they have accurate and complete information and have checked it our first! They are able to maintain an open mind and be receptive to information that may be contrary to what they first may have believed. If you don’t know first hand – then do your own homework!

18. Tool Kit Jumping Hurdles Learning How Not To Stumble GET 3. GET Help Who can I plug into when I need help? BELIEVE 5. BELIEVE In Change What have I already jumped over? 2 2 What can I jump over? 4 4 Why should I try to jump my hurdles? 3 3 IDENTIFY 1. IDENTIFY The Pain “No Pain – No Gain” Why am I tired of falling and tripping over my hurdles? What pain has my falling and tripping caused myself and others? 6 6 What have I not tried in the past that might work now? What have I tried before that I can put more effort into now? CREATE 2. CREATE Options 5 5 What are my strengths? TAKE 4. TAKE Action My Problem: 1 1 What signs or clues are there that this is a real problem of mine? JUMP 6. JUMP Back Up

19. Tool Kit Jumping Hurdles Learning How Not To Stumble GET 3. GET Help Who can I plug into when I need help? BELIEVE 5. BELIEVE In Change What have I already jumped over? 2 2 What can I jump over? 4 4 Why should I try to jump my hurdles? 3 3 IDENTIFY 1. IDENTIFY The Pain “No Pain – No Gain” Why am I tired of falling and tripping over my hurdles? What pain has my falling and tripping caused myself and others? 6 6 What have I not tried in the past that might work now? What have I tried before that I can put more effort into now? CREATE 2. CREATE Options 5 5 What are my strengths? TAKE 4. TAKE Action What specific observable behaviors do I need to STOP and START to jump my hurdle? My Problem: 1 1 What signs or clues are there that this is a real problem of mine? JUMP 6. JUMP Back Up

20. Tool Kit Jumping Hurdles Learning How Not To Stumble GET 3. GET Help Who can I plug into when I need help? BELIEVE 5. BELIEVE In Change What would it take for this number to go up? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 “ I believe I won’t change” “I don’t know” “I believe I will change” On a scale from one to ten, how much do I believe I will change? What have I already jumped over? 2 2 What can I jump over? 4 4 Why should I try to jump my hurdles? 3 3 IDENTIFY 1. IDENTIFY The Pain “No Pain – No Gain” Why am I tired of falling and tripping over my hurdles? What pain has my falling and tripping caused myself and others? 6 6 What have I not tried in the past that might work now? What have I tried before that I can put more effort into now? CREATE 2. CREATE Options 5 5 What are my strengths? TAKE 4. TAKE Action What specific observable behaviors do I need to STOP and START to jump my hurdle? My Problem: 1 1 What signs or clues are there that this is a real problem of mine? JUMP 6. JUMP Back Up

21. Tool Kit Jumping Hurdles Learning How Not To Stumble GET 3. GET Help Who can I plug into when I need help? BELIEVE 5. BELIEVE In Change What would it take for this number to go up? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 “ I believe I won’t change” “I don’t know” “I believe I will change” On a scale from one to ten, how much do I believe I will change? What have I already jumped over? 2 2 What can I jump over? 4 4 Why should I try to jump my hurdles? 3 3 IDENTIFY 1. IDENTIFY The Pain “No Pain – No Gain” Why am I tired of falling and tripping over my hurdles? What pain has my falling and tripping caused myself and others? 6 6 What have I not tried in the past that might work now? What have I tried before that I can put more effort into now? CREATE 2. CREATE Options 5 5 What are my strengths? TAKE 4. TAKE Action What specific observable behaviors do I need to STOP and START to jump my hurdle? My Problem: 1 1 What signs or clues are there that this is a real problem of mine? JUMP 6. JUMP Back Up What will I and others LOSE if I don’t learn how to jump over this hurdle? What will I and others GAIN if I truly learn how to jump over this hurdle?

22. Tool Kit Jumping Hurdles Learning How Not To Stumble GET 3. GET Help Who can I plug into when I need help? BELIEVE 5. BELIEVE In Change What would it take for this number to go up? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 “ I believe I won’t change” “I don’t know” “I believe I will change” On a scale from one to ten, how much do I believe I will change? What have I already jumped over? 2 2 What can I jump over? 4 4 Why should I try to jump my hurdles? 3 3 IDENTIFY 1. IDENTIFY The Pain “No Pain – No Gain” Why am I tired of falling and tripping over my hurdles? What pain has my falling and tripping caused myself and others? 6 6 What have I not tried in the past that might work now? What have I tried before that I can put more effort into now? CREATE 2. CREATE Options 5 5 What are my strengths? TAKE 4. TAKE Action What specific observable behaviors do I need to STOP and START to jump my hurdle? My Problem: I Only Lose If I Give Up & Quit! 1 1 What signs or clues are there that this is a real problem of mine? JUMP 6. JUMP Back Up What will I and others LOSE if I don’t learn how to jump over this hurdle? What will I and others GAIN if I truly learn how to jump over this hurdle?

23. Tool Kit Jumping Hurdles Learning How Not To Stumble GET 3. GET Help Who can I plug into when I need help? BELIEVE 5. BELIEVE In Change What would it take for this number to go up? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 “ I believe I won’t change” “I don’t know” “I believe I will change” On a scale from one to ten, how much do I believe I will change? What have I already jumped over? 2 2 What can I jump over? 4 4 Why should I try to jump my hurdles? 3 3 IDENTIFY 1. IDENTIFY The Pain “No Pain – No Gain” Why am I tired of falling and tripping over my hurdles? What pain has my falling and tripping caused myself and others? 6 6 What have I not tried in the past that might work now? What have I tried before that I can put more effort into now? CREATE 2. CREATE Options 5 5 What are my strengths? TAKE 4. TAKE Action What specific observable behaviors do I need to STOP and START to jump my hurdle? My Problem: I Only Lose If I Give Up & Quit! 1 1 What signs or clues are there that this is a real problem of mine? JUMP 6. JUMP Back Up What will I and others LOSE if I don’t learn how to jump over this hurdle? What will I and others GAIN if I truly learn how to jump over this hurdle? What will my self talk be as I continue to run the race?

24. Tool KitREVIEW Let’s see who will review for us the basic concepts of Jumping Hurdles

25. Tool Kit Jumping Hurdles Learning How Not To Stumble I Only Lose If I Give Up & Quit! GET 3. GET BELIEVE 5. BELIEVE 1. IDENTIFY CREATE 2. CREATE TAKE 4. TAKE JUMP 6. JUMP

26. Tool Kit MOTIVATION QUESTION ACTION STEP WEAK / STRONG THINK The Magician / Assuming Hard Work / What will motivate me to jump back up when I trip? I will apply these 6 steps on ______________ (problem/hurdle) within the next 6 days and be ready to report back. Do The Homework LOOKING AHEAD:

27. Tool Kit Jumping Hurdles Learning How Not To Stumble

28. Tool Kit Base Image My Problem Already Jumped over? WhyTry To Jump? What Can I Jump? Strengths 6 Steps: 1)IdentifyIdentify 2)CreateCreate 3)GetGet 4)TakeTake 5)BelieveBelieve 6)JumpJump I Only Lose If… Self-talk 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 Cover w/ Music Class Commitments Review Last Class Share & Report Where We’re Headed Staircase This Class Review Looking Ahead Single Slide Animated Jumping Hurdles ACTIVITIES Flip The Coin Think Outside The Box Pyramid of Cups 15 Pencils (PPT)15 Pencils(PPT) 15 Snickers PPT Problem With Nine VIDEOS Edwin Moses How Not To Jump Nick Vujcic Derek Redmond Never Give Up Zebra Expert On Failure WEAK/STRONG THINK Magician / Hard Work Assuming / Homework 5 5 6 6 MUSIC Get Back Up Jump Back Up

29. Tool Kit Personal strength & energy is dying Path of least resistance Hurting self or others Less opportunity & freedom “The Flood Zone” Damage WhyTry? Opportunity, Freedom, Personal Strength What might my life look like when I get here? Get Plugged In 8 8 Transforming Challenges into Personal Strength Challenges 1 1 3 3 Who Are My Lifelines? Who values me because of who I am, not just my successes or failures? Who is helping me become an expert on myself? Who helps me see positive attributes in myself and others? Positive Self Talk 4 4 What will my self talk be that will not hurt myself or others? What do I have & don’t have personal control over? Character & Heart 5 5 Who respects and cares for me that I do not want to disappoint by giving up? How will I really feel about myself if I never get any farther than this? 7 7 Personal Passion & Purpose Turned Outward Once I am here, who else can I help get here? 6 6 Where have I gotten lost? Why did I continue? Choice Positive Negative 2 2 Energy

30. Tool Kit Lift the Weight What Makes Me Strong? “Easy” No Resistance “Hard” Resistance 2 2 Laws, Rules, Expectations: Home? Peers? Work/School? Legal? Why do I need resistance to become stronger? 1 1 What are three things that I spend most of my time thinking about and doing?...... 4 4 Why is this my most important “muscle” and source of personal strength? 6 6 C haracter C hoice C hallenge What has this produced in my life? Where have I lifted the balloon in my life? 3 3 ExcusesExcuses BlameBlame AvoidanceAvoidance QuittingQuitting ApathyApathy Do any of these things create greater opportunity, freedom, and personal strength? If ”yes,” keep lifting. What are three things that I spend most of my time thinking about and doing?...... 4 4 What is at least one new daily workout I can start in order to create more character, heart, and personal strength? 5 5 If ”no,” create a new workout.

31. Tool Kit Showing Others Who I Can Be Tearing Off Labels What have my negative labels paid me in the past? What will “The Real Me” pay me in the future? 1 1 What is a label? Why is it easy to give up when I have these labels? Do I ever use these as an excuse? Why is it EASY to prove my negative labels true? What have I done in the past to prove my negative labels true? Why is it HARD to express and stay focused on “The Real Me.” 1. STOP living up to my negative labels and prove them wrong! 2. REMEMBER the pay offs. 3. DECIDE that my negative labels are from the past! Today I choose to keep them on or start tearing them off! 4. FLEX “The Real Me” and make it stand out so much that the negative label must be torn off. What new observable behaviors will I do to show I am better than my negative labels? How can I prove “The Real Me” is true? Every night ask: What did I do today to tear off my negative labels? How can I do more of this tomorrow? What would be different if I woke up tomorrow and my negative labels were suddenly gone? Four steps to tearing off my labels: 4 4 2 2 Permission to brag: What do I like about myself? What do others like about me? My accomplishments? My strengths, goals and dreams? If I were to give myself a label, what would it be? (Must be positive.) 3 3

32. Tool Kit Jumping Hurdles Learning How Not To Stumble GET 3. GET Help Who can I plug into when I need help? BELIEVE 5. BELIEVE In Change What would it take for this number to go up? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 “ I believe I won’t change” “I don’t know” “I believe I will change” On a scale from one to ten, how much do I believe I will change? What have I already jumped over? 2 2 What can I jump over? 4 4 Why should I try to jump my hurdles? 3 3 IDENTIFY 1. IDENTIFY The Pain “No Pain – No Gain” Why am I tired of falling and tripping over my hurdles? What pain has my falling and tripping caused myself and others? 6 6 What have I not tried in the past that might work now? What have I tried before that I can put more effort into now? CREATE 2. CREATE Options 5 5 What are my strengths? TAKE 4. TAKE Action What specific observable behaviors do I need to STOP and START to jump my hurdle? My Problem: I Only Lose If I Give Up & Quit! 1 1 What signs or clues are there that this is a real problem of mine? JUMP 6. JUMP Back Up What will I and others LOSE if I don’t learn how to jump over this hurdle? What will I and others GAIN if I truly learn how to jump over this hurdle? What will my self talk be as I continue to run the race?

33. Tool Kit There Are No Shortcuts To true success

34. Tool Kit Defense Mechanisms Creating A Strong Positive Defense With My Thoughts, Feelings, and Choices Defense How do I know when I have chosen a Strong positive defense mechanism ? Thought Thought & Feeling 3 3 5 5 What is a defense mechanism? 1 1 Disrespected Confronted Yelled at Lied to Threatened Pressured Wrong Blamed Pushed/Hit Frustrated Put Down Cheated Caught in the act Told what to do Angry Confused Situation 2 2 How do I respond (act) when I’m… “Hard” “Easy” Four Steps To Create A Strong Positive Defense 6 6 Weak Strong Strong How does this produce more personal strength? 1. NOTICE the warning signs of the attack. Anger Frustration Nervous Fear Adrenaline Pulse racing 3. CONTROL my response: “I will not let anyone else control how I respond!” How do I know when someone else is trying to control how I respond to a situation? 4. CHOOSE a positive defense mechanism. What will I probably gain when I choose a Strong ”Hard” defense mechanism? 2. IDENTIFY my thoughts & feelings. Once identified: A) Check it… B) Reframe it… C) Calm it. - What are two areas in my life where I know I will be attacked? - How can I practice identifying my thoughts & feelings before the attack hits full on? Choice 4 4 Who controls the choice I make? How do I protect my feelings? “When I am helping, not hurting, myself and others”

35. Tool Kit Why is it difficult for the crabs to climb out of the pot? WARNING: If I try to get out, I will be attacked! Why does this happen? 1 1 What “Pot” am I in? 2 2 What have I told myself and others about the “Pot” that has kept us in it? 3 3 What “tools” are available to me to help me climb out? 9 9 What will my future be like if I don’t get out? 7 7 When I get out, what will I need to stay focused on and do in order to STAY out? 10 Who wants to see me STAY IN the “Pot” 4 4 What are their reasons for wanting me to stay in? What have been my reasons for staying in the “Pot”? 6 6 What are my reasons for putting forth the time and effort needed for me to be able to climb out? 8 8 Who wants to see me GET OUT of the “Pot” 5 5 What are their reasons for wanting me to get out? How have these choices made me feel? Who do I know who stayed in the “Pot” too long and never made it out? If they were here right now, what would they probably say to me about their “Pot”? Climbing Out of the Pot Identifying Strong Family Members and Friends

36. Tool Kit 1 1 Parent / Family / Significant Other / Spouse 2 2 Positive Friend 3 3 Counselor / Teacher / Officer / Other Professional 4 4 Positive Mentor / Sponsor 5 5 My Passion and Purpose Turned Outward These 5 connections will help turn on the “light” to see my future more clearly How much time am I communicating with my parent(s), family, significant other or spouse? (I need to spend at least 30 minutes a day communicating with them – talk face-to-face, phone, letter, etc.) What is one conflict, argument, or power struggle that I can give up today that won’t hurt me and will help lower my parent(s), family, significant other or spouse’s anxiety about me? I know I have a real friend when I am with them and they do things that help, not hurt, themselves and me. What do I need to work on to become more of a positive friend to others? Who knows and believes in ”The Real Me” because I have been honest with them and have shared what I really want to become and accomplish? What am I willing to do in order to get to know them better and allow them to get to know me better? Who do I know, or could get to know, who has overcome some of the same challenges that I have and accomplished goals and dreams similar to mine? Who am I willing to take a risk with and ask them if they are willing to help me? What are three qualities about them that I would like to develop more in myself? Who do I really want to share my passion and purpose with? What do I need to do to learn more and become even stronger in my passion and purpose? Get Plugged In Positive Connections That Make Me Stronger

37. Tool KitH W P L H W P L 1 1 Goal: 2 2 HW P L 5 5 Decisions that get me into trouble... 4 4 My challenges... Home: Peers: Work/School: Legal: = Consequences of my decisions that harm myself and others... 6 6 “Reality” ------ Will I ever obtain LASTING opportunity, freedom, and personal strength on this track with these consequences? 7 7 What problems do I keep having over and over? -Frustrated -Confused -Angry -Scared -I keep getting the same results - Work/School - Peers - Home - Legal 3 3 8 8 STOP! (“Have I had enough?”) or START ride over! 9 9 Who will be my passengers on this track? How will I prepare for this crossroad? 10 11 What will my future be like when I ride here? At home: With my peers: At work/school: Legally: “Reality” What choices will give me... My support system (“Get Plugged In”) - Opportunity - Freedom - Personal Strength Strength My Choices Today Determine My Tomorrow “Hit the wall”

38. Tool Kit Seeing Over The Wall Living With A New View and More Strength What is my current view giving me? Big View Plugging In Lift Weight Maze Hurdles Defense Mech Reality Ride Labels Climbing Out Limited View Failure Drugs Anger Fighting Family Problems Why Try? Who Cares I Can’t Incarceration Opportunity Freedom Personal Strength How has climbing the WhyTry steps created more options for me? 3 3 Only from here will I achieve my goals and dreams. REMEMBER: I know I am on top of the wall when I am helping, not hurting, myself and others! If I am standing here, why is opportunity, freedom, and personal strength hard to see? 1 1 I WILL transform my challenges into personal strength! 2 2 I WILL become stronger by following laws, Rules & expectations! I WILL prove “The Real Me” and overcome my negative labels! I WILL jump over my hurdles and win the race with positive solutions! I WILL endure life’s difficult and confusing hardships until I succeed! I WILL create a strong positive defense by focusing on what I control: my thoughts, feelings, and choices! I WILL identify and hold onto positive family members and friends! I WILL generate light for myself and others by staying plugged into positive connections! I WILL obtain opportunity, freedom, and personal strength on the harder track! Why does this view make me stronger? I believe my motivation to change will go up with each step that I climb! Why is this so? Why do I often fail to see a way out of this position in my life? If I can’t see over the wall, I WILL ask myself, “What step am I tripping on?” I WILL then study and reapply this step in my life.

39. Tool Kit Jumping Hurdles Learning How Not To Stumble Who can I plug into when I need help? What would it take for this number to go up? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 “ I believe I won’t change” “I don’t know” “I believe I will change” On a scale from one to ten, how much do I believe I will change? What have I already jumped over? 2 2 What can I jump over? 4 4 Why should I try to jump my hurdles? 3 3 Why am I tired of falling and tripping over my hurdles? What pain has my falling and tripping caused myself and others? What have I not tried in the past that might work now? What have I tried before that I can put more effort into now? 5 5 What are my strengths? What specific observable behaviors do I need to STOP and START to jump my hurdle? I Only Lose If I Give Up & Quit! GET 3. GET Help BELIEVE 5. BELIEVE In Change IDENTIFY 1. IDENTIFY The Pain “No Pain – No Gain” 6 6 CREATE 2. CREATE Options TAKE 4. TAKE Action JUMP 6. JUMP Back Up What will I and others LOSE if I don’t learn how to jump over this hurdle? What will I and others GAIN if I truly learn how to jump over this hurdle? My Problem: 1 1 What signs or clues are there that this is a real problem of mine? What will my self talk be as I continue to run the race?

40. Tool Kit (Edwin Moses 1984 Olympic Games – YouTube) With a paid WhyTry online curriculum license you have full access to a list of recommended YouTube videos for all of the WhyTry metaphors and classes. 1.Access recommended video resources list by logging into your account at: http://corrections.whytry.org/index.php/log-in then go to “Toolkit” and “Video Resources” 2.Download onto your computer the recommended video for this slide from YouTube, or a video of your own liking. 3.Delete this text box and insert the video from your computer onto this slide.

41. Tool Kit (Derek Redmond 1992 Barcelona Olympics – YouTube) With a paid WhyTry online curriculum license you have full access to a list of recommended YouTube videos for all of the WhyTry metaphors and classes. 1.Access recommended video resources list by logging into your account at: http://corrections.whytry.org/index.php/log-in then go to “Toolkit” and “Video Resources” 2.Download onto your computer the recommended video for this slide from YouTube, or a video of your own liking. 3.Delete this text box and insert the video from your computer onto this slide.

42. Tool Kit Since 1992, Derek has arguably become the most famous Olympian to ever finish last in an Olympic race. He has used his experiences as an Olympic athlete to build an established career as a motivational speaker, passing on messages of perseverance, teamwork and self-belief to business professionals as well as school children. His Olympic story has been used by coaches, referenced in books and Jim said it has even been the focal point of religious sermons Derek Redmond The Rest of The Story …

43. Tool Kit (Chinese Hurdler Running Through Hurdles – YouTube) With a paid WhyTry online curriculum license you have full access to a list of recommended YouTube videos for all of the WhyTry metaphors and classes. 1.Access recommended video resources list by logging into your account at: http://corrections.whytry.org/index.php/log-in then go to “Toolkit” and “Video Resources” 2.Download onto your computer the recommended video for this slide from YouTube, or a video of your own liking. 3.Delete this text box and insert the video from your computer onto this slide.

44. Tool Kit (Michael Jordon Nike Commercial On Failure – YouTube) With a paid WhyTry online curriculum license you have full access to a list of recommended YouTube videos for all of the WhyTry metaphors and classes. 1.Access recommended video resources list by logging into your account at: http://corrections.whytry.org/index.php/log-in then go to “Toolkit” and “Video Resources” 2.Download onto your computer the recommended video for this slide from YouTube, or a video of your own liking. 3.Delete this text box and insert the video from your computer onto this slide.

45. Tool Kit (Never Give Up Zebra Under Attack – YouTube) With a paid WhyTry online curriculum license you have full access to a list of recommended YouTube videos for all of the WhyTry metaphors and classes. 1.Access recommended video resources list by logging into your account at: http://corrections.whytry.org/index.php/log-in then go to “Toolkit” and “Video Resources” 2.Download onto your computer the recommended video for this slide from YouTube, or a video of your own liking. 3.Delete this text box and insert the video from your computer onto this slide.

46. Tool Kit (Nick Vujicic – YouTube) With a paid WhyTry online curriculum license you have full access to a list of recommended YouTube videos for all of the WhyTry metaphors and classes. 1.Access recommended video resources list by logging into your account at: http://corrections.whytry.org/index.php/log-in then go to “Toolkit” and “Video Resources” 2.Download onto your computer the recommended video for this slide from YouTube, or a video of your own liking. 3.Delete this text box and insert the video from your computer onto this slide.

47. Tool Kit Insert “GetBackUp” video. This video has been provided in your downloaded folder.

48. Tool Kit What do you think the author is trying to communicate in these lyrics: “Most bars I find are in a state of mind, not just the kind behind upstate time.” Get Back Up

49. Tool Kit The main message of this song’s chorus is saying … what? “You’re not disqualified so don’t back down. You can run the race so get up right now. It doesn’t even matter who is laughin’ in the crowd. Get back up and you can still get your crown.” Get Back Up

50. Tool Kit Insert “JH_Original” video. This video has been provided in your downloaded folder.

51. Tool Kit Do you agree or disagree with the author’s point of view when he says, “So many problems in life I’ve got to overcome. Can’t do it all by myself you know I’m not that dumb.” Jump Back Up

52. Tool Kit Do you agree or disagree with the author’s point of view when he says, “Nothing’s wrong with being flat on my face, because I know I can change and I can finish the race.” Jump Back Up

53. Tool Kit Think Outside The Box Step By Step Instructions Click Here

54. Tool Kit 5 5 5 = 550 1.Write down the following math equation: 2.Is this equation true or false? 3.Write one single straight line to make the equation true. Note: making the not equal sign (=) is not the answer. Answer: Think Outside The Box

55. Tool Kit What was difficult about this activity? Did it seem impossible? Did the simple solution surprise you? Why is thinking outside the box important when trying to solve problems (jump hurdles)? How can simply changing perspective from negative to positive make it easier to solve a problem? Think Outside The Box

56. Tool Kit 15 Pencils Step By Step Instructions Click Here

57. Tool Kit 1.Find a partner… 2.One person in your team come on up and get 15 pencils... 3.Take turns picking up 1 – 3 pencils You must pick up at least 1 pencil and cannot pick up more than 3 pencils each turn. 4.The person who leaves one pencil on the table for the other person to pick up – wins. 5.If you win, be prepared to take on the class facilitator who is UNDEFEATED! 15 Pencils

58. Tool Kit Were you able to figure out the winning formula? If so, how? How did you feel when class members continued to lose to the facilitator? Did you reach a point where you felt like quitting because you were unable to win? How does the pattern in this game apply to the formula for Jumping Hurdles? 15 Pencils

59. Tool Kit 15 Pencils

60. Tool Kit 15 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 Snickers Grab

61. Tool Kit Pyramid of Cups Step By Step Instructions Click Here

62. Tool Kit 1.Divide up into 3 groups of equal number (no more than one person difference). 2.As a team, object is to stack 10 cups into a pyramid (4 on the bottom, then 3, then 2, then 1 on top). 3.Cups must be lifted only by rubber band around cup and string tied to rubber band with a minimum of three people and three strings being used. One person can hold or control only one string at a time with one hand. Strings must be tied to rubber band. Pyramid of Cups 5.Hands cannot at any time touch a cup. (10 second penalty) 6.A referee must watch for penalties and track penalty times at all times. 4.String cannot at any time be tied around a cup. String may be used to tip a cup if needed as long as it is not wrapped or tied around cup.

63. Tool Kit What strategies did your team use to pick up the cups? What did you try that didn’t work? Did you feel at anytime like quitting and giving up? How did you deal with it? How did teamwork and working together come into play? If all the rules were the same, do you think you could have done this activity alone? Pyramid of Cups

64. Tool Kit Flip The Coin Step By Step Instructions Click Here

65. Tool Kit 1.Everybody come up and get a coin, a piece of paper, and a pencil. 2.Make a column of numbers 1 – 10 down the left side of your paper. 3.You will be flipping your coin 10 times, write 10 guesses down (one in front of each number) as to how your coin will land. Write your guesses before you start flipping the coin. Once you have written your guesses down, start flipping your coin and mark how many times you guessed correctly. 4.How many times did you guess correctly? Flip The Coin

66. Tool Kit Flip The Coin 5.Find a partner… 6.Make 2 columns of numbers 1 – 10; one column for your coin and another for your partner’s coin. 7.You will each be flipping your own coin 10 times. 8.Write 20 guesses down (one in front of each number) as to how each of your coins coin will land. Write your guesses before you start flipping the coins. Once you have written your guesses down, start flipping your coin and mark how many times you guessed correctly. 9.How many times out of the 20 guesses did you get it right?

67. Tool Kit What role did luck play in this activity? Would you want to depend on a coin toss (pure luck) to make really important decisions in your life? Why or why not? What role, if any, do you think luck has in helping us succeed in overcoming obstacles in our life? How do you think we can we improve the odds of successfully solving and overcoming problems that get in our way? Flip The Coin

68. Tool Kit Problem With Nine Step By Step Instructions Click Here

69. Tool Kit 5 + 6 = 9 1.Is the math equation below, true or false? 2.By adding only a straight line(s), convert this problem into a true one. (NOTE: The answer is NOT adding a straight line to the equal sign thus converting it into a not equal sign ( = ) Answer? Problem With Nine

70. Tool Kit What was difficult about this problem? Did it seem impossible? Did the answer surprise you? Why is being creative and thinking outside the box important when trying to solve problems (jump hurdles)? How can changing my perspective from a negative one to a positive one make it easier to solve a problem? Problem With Nine