Why do some people achieve their goals and persevere despite the setbacks they face? This question is the focus of this life skills lesson, which includes worksheets, discussion, and collaborative activities on developing a growth mindset.

Concepts

life skills, career skills, career readiness, motivation, perspective, perseverance, work ethic

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Additional Tags

college and career readiness

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Instructional Ideas

• There are several videos you can search for online on the topic of positive thinking and motivation, which would serve as an excellent supplement to this lesson

Classroom Considerations

• This is part of a 23-lesson series on building life skills

Pros

• Great quotes to prompt discussion and thought
• All worksheets and answer keys included

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.6.1.a SL.7.1.a SL.8.1.a SL.9-10.1.a SL.11-12.1.a