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Life Trajectory & Opportunities
People who work hard and challenge themselves consistently increase their access to opportunities and life possibilities.
The earlier in life that you begin working hard on a consistent basis, the more achievable options you will have later in life.
Consider this diagram
The scattered circles represent different opportunities throughout life.
The circles outside of the arcs are options that are out of your reach. Even if they seem appealing to you, they are not feasible options.
The width of the arcs represents your general competence. That width is based largely on the decisions you make, your experiences, and how hard you choose to work.
The circles that are inside the arcs are options that you can have. They're within your reach.
The horizontal "Now" line at the bottom represents the present time. The top of the diagram represents your future.
Now, consider this version
This diagram is meant to represent how much greater a person's access to opportunities throughout life can be if they choose to consistently work hard, challenge themselves regularly, and use their time and other resources wisely.
Read the information at the left then respond to the questions below.
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Question 11
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Identify and describe at least one specific thing that you can add to your routine that could increase your access to life opportunities.
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Question 13
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🧠Retrieval Practice:
Summarize the content of this lesson. What topics, ideas, and vocabulary were introduced?
Question 1
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Describe a personal weakness that you would like to improve.
Consider:
Work habits
Study habits
Honesty
Respectfulness
Maturity
Mental toughness
Integrity
College preparedness
Meeting deadlines
Friendliness
Time management
Attitude
Self-esteem
Kindness
Question 2
2.
What do you think Jocko Willink means by getting better is a campaign?
Question 3
3.
How does this relate to the idea that establishing good routines is more powerful than setting good goals?
Question 4
4.
What routines can you set that will help you continually improve the weakness you identified?
Question 5
5.
How does the recommendation to stop looking for shortcuts apply to your academic success?
Question 6
6.
Which of these do you feel will have the greatest impact on your long-term success in life? Explain.
Getting good grades
Gaining knowledge and understanding
Developing a strong work ethic and self-discipline
Question 7
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Reflect on this statement. Do you agree?
Taking shortcuts for the sake of grades wastes opportunities to acquire knowledge and understanding.
Question 8
8.
What does this statement exemplify?
I am what I am and my weaknesses and faults will never change. I'll always be this way.
Question 9
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Complete the sentence to form a growth mindset message:
I have plenty of weaknesses, but _______ .
Question 10
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Imagine yourself as an employer.
Why is it important to hire people who are prepared to work hard and have growth mindsets?
Before continuing, take a moment to imagine yourself in 10-20 years.
What is your ideal life?
What's your ideal family structure?
Your profession?
home?
income?
lifestyle?
What J.J. Abrams said makes sense! Young people should be doing whatever it takes to access as many "doors" to opportunity as possible. You never know which will provide access to the best opportunities for you.
Question 12
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Consider these common traps:
I will start working harder next semester.
I will start working harder next year.
I will start working harder next season.
I will start working harder after I graduate.
I will start working harder in college.
I will start working harder at my next job.
Which of these (or similar sentiments) is the most likely to hold you back? Explain.
