Empowering Students for the Future: Using the Right Questions to Teach the Value of Passion, Success, and Failure

Cover
Half Title
Series Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Meet the Author
Preface
Chapter 1: How Can We Evolve Education to Create More Successful Students?
Sorting Through Content
Helping Education Evolve
What Works
Journey of Self-Reflection
References
Chapter 2: My Personal Struggle in Finding Success
Pain, Surgery, and a Lobotomy
Growing Up with Challenges
Lack of Sound Advice
Settling Down
“When I grow up, I want to be an astronaut.”
Seeking Fulfillment
Reference
Chapter 3: Helping Students Find Their Passions: Rapid-Fire Questions and Introducing Bowl Meetings
Implementation Process
What Is a Bowl Meeting?
Bowl Meeting Question: What Are You Passionate About and How Can You Turn That into a Career?
Exploring Passion
Mapping It Out
Key Takeaways
Points to Ponder—Chapter 3
Reference
Chapter 4: Evaluating Passion: Shedding Light on Students’ Roads to Success
Wait, Is He Contradicting Himself?
Gauging the Statistics
Changing Direction
Key Takeaways
Points to Ponder—Chapter 4
References
Chapter 5: Victim vs. Value: Leading Students through Challenging Times and Challenging Labels
Bowl Meeting: What Attributes Do You Want Your Future Self to Have?
Combating Mantras
Flip the Script
Bowl Meeting: Name Three Attributes You Like about Yourself
Bowl Meeting: What Do You Worry about the Most?
Defining Worry
Key Takeaways
Points to Ponder—Chapter 5
Chapter 6: Defining Success: Guiding Students to Their Authentic Definition
Bowl Meeting: What Is Your Definition of Success?
More than Money
Measuring Success
Implementing the Chart
Key Takeaways
Points to Ponder—Chapter 6
Chapter 7: Four-Legged Foundation: The Main Components Students Need to Ensure Success
Leg 1: Value
Bowl Meeting: What Value Do You Bring to the Table?
Focusing on the Goal
Taking Inventory
Xs and Os
Leg 2: Success Demands Sacrifice
Bowl Meeting: What Does Sacrifice Mean to You?
Leg 3: Success Mandates Self-Discipline
What Does Self-Discipline Mean to You?
Leg 4: Motivation!
What Motivates You to Succeed in School and Life?
Searching for Inspiration
What Do I Say Now?
How Can I Power Up?
Master Your Morning
Motivation: Implementation
Key Takeaways
Points to Ponder—Chapter 7
References
Chapter 8: Drain or Gain: Determining What Is Impacting Students’ Emotional Health
Bowl Meeting: What Are You Doing to Be Emotionally Successful?
Drain or Gain
Music
Friends
Self-Talk
Morning Routine
State
Bowl Meeting: What Superlatives Are You?
Key Takeaways
Points to Ponder—Chapter 8
References
Chapter 9: Attainable Goals: Handing Students the Tools for Setting Realistic Dreams
Bowl Meeting: What Is a Goal You Can Obtain in the Next Three Months?
Working SMARTER, Not Harder
S: Specific
M: Meaningful
A: Achievable
R: Relevant
T: Time-Bound
E: Evaluate
R: Readjust
Contributing to Success
Assembly Line Thinking
Whoa, Where Did That Come From?
Aiming Higher
It’s All About You
Creating Successful People
Key Takeaways
Points to Ponder—Chapter 9
References
Chapter 10: Directional Influences—Part I: Who Is Sculpting the Minds of Our Students?
Where’d You Get That Attitude?
Teacher/Student
The Award Goes to … Educators!
A Tasmanian Angel
Ankle Trackers and Parole Officers
Parent/Student
Teacher/Parent/Student
Okay, Who Brought the Sunscreen?
Two Annoying Traits
Bowl Meeting: Name Two Personality Traits That Annoy You
Key Takeaways
Points to Ponder—Chapter 10
Reference
Chapter 11: Directional Influences—Part II: Helping Students Tackle Social Media and Their Inner Voice
Choking on Words
Student/Social
Bowl Meeting: How Do You Handle Negative Feedback on Social Media?
Student/Student
Key Takeaways
Points to Ponder—Chapter 11
References
Chapter 12: Overcoming Defeat: Teaching Your Students to Fail Their Way to Success
Bowl Meeting: How Have You Failed in the Last Week? The Last Month?
Failing Forward
Reframing Thinking
Bowl Meeting: Tell Us about a Time When You Were Really Embarrassed
Formidable Fears
Bowl Meeting: What Fears Do You Have That Would Stop You from Achieving Your Definition of Success?
Innate or Identity
Key Takeaways
Points to Ponder—Chapter 12
References
Chapter 13: “Average” Is a Curse Word: Pushing Students to Purge This Toxic Mindset
Thank God It’s Monday
Purging a Mindset
Following the Evidence
Forming Perceptions
Sandwich of Gratitude
Bowl Meeting: List Three Things You Are Grateful For
Bowl Meeting: Name Two Things You Are Successful at Right Now
Key Takeaways
Points to Ponder—Chapter 13
References
Chapter 14: Lasting Attitude: Addressing a Pesky Negative Mindset with Your Students
Positive Impact
Congested Road
Key Takeaways
Points to Ponder—Chapter 14
Reference
Chapter 15: Pulse on Progress: Checking to See How They Have Improved and a Nice Dose of Credit
Bowl Meeting: Who Do You Think Is Successful?
Bowl Meeting: What Am I Becoming?
Bowl Meeting: What Attributes Do You Want Your Future Self to Have?
Bowl Meeting: What Is a Credit Score? (No Bowl Used for This One.)
Taking a Free Ride
“Yes, I Will Take the SamuraI Swords, Please.”
Making Wise Choices
Never Spend Money You Don’t Have
What Happened to Dwight and Creed?
The Truth About Credit
Stung by Information
Teaching Listening
Key Takeaways
Points to Ponder—Chapter 15
References
Chapter 16: Executing the Plan: Realistically Putting All This in Motion
Making a Diary
Valuable Topics
Retiring the Retreads
Final Thoughts
Key Takeaways
Reference
Appendix A: Bowl Meetings and Careers
Appendix B: Rapid-Fire Questions and Suggested Timeline of Implementation
Rapid-Fire Questions
Quick Glance at the Most Essential Lessons
Appendix C: SMARTER Goals
Appendix D: What Is Your Passion Worksheet
What Is Your Passion…
…and how can you turn it into a career?
Appendix E: Handling Negativity and Credit
Ways to Handle Negative Feedback
How Do They Get a Credit Score?
What Is a Credit Score Range?
What Data Are They Gathering?
Appendix F: The Mission
Planning a Mission Statement
Appendix G: Facets of Success Road Map and Easy Implementation
Appendix H: Charting Facets of Success Lessons