1. Final Thoughts from Week One
There is no substitute for hard work.
Hard work is more important that I.Q.
You MUST plan.
Dream Big.

2. Discussion Question
What do you feel is your biggest obstacle to being successful?

3. Questions/Comments
Remember, this only gets better and more effective with honest dialogue and feedback from YOU… you cannot hurt my feelings… trust me, many people have tried… tell me what you think!

4. The “Kaizen” Principle
Pronounced “Ki-zen”
True definition is… Good Change
Japanese word meaning “small steps for continuous improvement.”

5. Importance Change takes time!
You will not build the habits you need to be successful over night.
You could have setbacks… and that is ok.

6. Setting Goals

7. How do you get there though?

8. Benefits to Goal Setting
Sense of direction and purpose
Guides your decision making
Clears your priorities
Builds confidence and self-worth
Gets you motivated

9. A Word about Realistic Goals
Is my Goal realistic, attainable?
The more you do, the more you will know what is realistic and doable in your life… which is more than you probably thought.

10. Brainstorm three things you want in each:
Journal Entry
Pick TWO:
Brainstorm three things you want in each:
Educational Goals
Career Goals
Financial Goals
Social Goals
Family Goals
Physical Goals

11. Why we doing this? Journals:
Reflection- One of the most important actions you can take to improve yourself.

12. To Do List

13. “Homework”… well, not really.
Make a To-Do List every school day until we next meet.
Go on to the WS website
Roll over Staff at the top of the page
Click Teacher Directory
Click “Shutters”

14. Final Thoughts
Failing to Plan IS Planning to Fail. Set small goals to achieve large goals “Survive and Advance”… Dr. Henry Holt

16. Questions/Comments
Remember, this only gets better and more effective with honest dialogue and feedback from YOU… you cannot hurt my feelings… many people have tried… tell me what you think!

17. Up Next…
H.S. vs. College!