it starts with a dream… bill johnson 2010 lilly conference office of life planning and personal...

It Starts With a Dream…

Bill Johnson2010 Lilly Conference

Office of Life Planning and Personal DevelopmentSchool of HHP

University of North Carolina-Greensboro

First Thought…

Why did you decide to come to this presentation/session?

Free Write Exercise…

• These thirteen (13) questions will require you to take a few minutes to reflect on your life - right now.

• After each question, write down the first thoughts that come into your head.

• You will have only 1 minutes to write down your thoughts for each question (can take more time on each question once you leave).

• Answers may help provide you with additional insight for the exercises and activities later in this session, as well as provide insight regarding future choices and decisions in life.

• You will only get out of it what you put in to it!

Question #1

What do I enjoy reading, writing,or talking about most?

Question #2

What qualities, skills, and talentsam I most proud of?

Question #3

What makes me feel creative,imaginative, or innovative?

Question #4

What do I appreciatemost about myself?

Question #5

What am I passionate aboutor what gets me excited?

Question #6

What am I thankful forOr grateful for?

Question #7

What things are most important to meor what do I value the most?

Question #8

What make me happy orwhat would make me a happier person?

Question #9

What can I improve or change about myselfthat could enhance my life?

Question #10

What activity, event, or experiencehas made me feel good andfeel like I make a difference?

Question #11

What kind of people do I want to work foror work with on a daily basis?

Question #12

What could I do to make the worlda better place or make adifference in the world.

Question #13

What do I want to happen in my lifemore than anything else right now?

Free Write Evaluation…

Do you see any patternsin your answer?

“Dream” Philosophy

• What do you want?

• What’s stopping you?

• What are you going to do about it? (and subsequently, How can I help?)

Introduction…

Life is ALL about your dreams…

The Last Lecture short clip

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9ya9BXClRw

Some Kid Dreams

My Kid Dream

The Dream Killers…

Fear of…

FailureDisappointment

RecognitionSuccessChange

Ridicule/Looking Foolish

Lack of…

MoneyTime

ResourcesConfidenceImaginationAlternatives

If I Was Only…Older

YoungerRicher

SmarterTaller

ShorterThinner

More Realistic

Accomplishing Your Dreams Need…

(from Cheryl Richardson)

Friends (Supportive, Positive People)Facts (Relevant Information)Faith (Belief in the Process)

Dream Digging Exercise

Idea Exchange

Great Quote

It’s not what you know,It’s not who you know,

It’s who knows you!

Final Thoughts…• Create your own dream team, mastermind group, or

success group.• Find people who will encourage/support you (and your

students) as you (and they) pursue your (and their) dreams. Stay away from (or eliminate) negative people!

• If you need help…ASK!• Don’t let your dreams die – or kill the dreams of other

people!• Keys to success in life: – Making connections– Building positive relationships

Thank you for coming today!

Contact infoBill Johnson

Student Success CoordinatorOffice of Life Planning and Personal Development

336-207-6795whjohnso@uncg.edu