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