1. Respect ambition and ‘celebrate success’

2. This week, we focus on individual ambition and success..
As a tutor group, and individuals, you will all have different ambitions and interests in life…
…This week – we reflect on why it is important to respect these…

3. So, what is ‘ambition’? THINK PAIR SHARE
To yourself, what is an ambition? Can you give an example? What does it mean to you?
30 seconds
PAIR
With the person sitting next to you, discuss your thoughts. Did you think the same?
30 seconds
SHARE
Your thoughts with the tutor group – hands up / one at a time.
30 seconds

4. “a strong desire to do or achieve something.”
So, what is ‘ambition’?
Look at these definitions, were you close?
“a desire and determination to achieve success.”
“a strong desire to do or achieve something.”
“something that is desired or wanted; a goal or an aim”
“A desire for some type of achievement, and the willingness to strive for it.”

5. Watch this clip from 1993 (!) film ‘Cool Runnings.’
What is Yul Brenner’s ambition?
What is Sanka’s reaction?
What is Junior Bevill’s reaction?

6. 1. What is Yul Brenner’s ambition?
To be successful and live in a big house (like Buckingham Palace.)
2. What is Sanka’s reaction?
To laugh at him – say he will never achieve this / he will fail
What effect would this attitude have on Yul and his ambition?
3. What is Junior Bevill’s reaction?
Uses his own father as an example, says if he works hard, he believe he can achieve it.

7. “All he has to do is know what he wants and work hard for it
“All he has to do is know what he wants and work hard for it. And if he wants it bad enough, he'll get it.”
Put this statement into your own words. Think about:
- What does it mean to you?
- How could this apply to you?

8. (extension) This week, write a prayer together, encouraging others to succeed in their ambitions…
“Lord, I pray that the God of hope will fill us with joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."