There are many stories of successful people such as Colonel Sanders who received 1,099 times of “NO” (rejection) before he finally got a “YES” when he started selling his chicken recipe. Today, everybody knows the famous KFC. There are many more but I'll just spare them for this post. From these stories, there is only ONE conclusion which is successful people fail many times but their failure gives them experience and experience then brings about success.
Meredith shared with us her story too about how she was elected as the house captain of the house which always end up last in every sports event. She was the only captain who was not good in sports but she did what she does best - to lead and her house won the first place that year.
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From these two video clips, what do you see? Do you see shabbily dressed salesman and a little 6 year old girl with no teeth? NO! We see two beautiful people doing what they are passionate about and everybody was cheering for them. They manage to capture the judges' and the audience’s heart with their passion. If they were to fear that they do not have the appearance to win, they would never have won. This is also an important issue to discuss with my kids. They just need to know that they should go for something that they like and enjoy doing. This serves also as a reminder to us, parents, to encourage our children to have big dreams, even wild dreams and to try their very best.
The last part was very interesting - writing on boards, one side about what they want to achieve in life and another side about what is holding them back. Then, she made them focus, thinking beyond what is stoping them such as fear and lack of confidence and then .......
Breaking the board gives the teenagers satisfaction and boost their confidence that if they break the fear and lack of confidence or whatever is holding them back, they will definitely achieve their dreams.
Hearing the teenagers' expression of feelings at the end of the workshop made me cry. Maybe I'm the sentimental one but to hear how they feel this workshop has motivated them and will change their life just touch me tremendously.
Meredith had done a wonderful job and given the best gift to the teenagers before she leaves for Australia. Meredith, YOU ROCK!!!
16 comments:
What wonderful lessons to teach our children. Very good post.
Connie is an inspiration to Big Dreamers everywhere!!
This is a great post. Thank you for visiting my blog. Have a nice weekend and Happy New Year to you.
I am proud them.I have to learn from them cuz i am lack of confidence.:(
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This post make me think a lots....
Guess I have not do enuff for my kids...
Kristen,
Thanks for dropping by. It was indeed a good workshop and most can be applied on younger kids but explanation has to be changed to a simpler version.
LB,
Yes, she did a good job, huh?
Marie,
You have a nice weekend too.
Sweetiepie,
Think positive and put away your fear. It's easier said than done but I think you can achieve.
Hazel,
Will check it out. Thanks.
Meredith is really a fantastic woman....really admire her a lot!
Great post again. You're not sentimental, even i feel touching when i reading this post. :)
We all need inspiration once in a while to achieve our goals. I'm sure you have all the motivation to achieve yours as well.
that's a good post.. well said :-) thx very much...
Chinnee,
Me too. We are going to miss her.
Huisia,
We are in the same boat. *Hug*
Audrey,
Yes, sometimes we just need that push.
Siew Ting,
You are welcome. Hope you enjoy the video clips.
Wonderful post from you, Jo-N. I was amazed with their passion & also their determination. :)
i finally got to view the clips & yes, i got touched too JO!
again, you never failed to enlighten my night !!!
your friend rock...you also rock!!
WOW! Thanks for sharing these two videos and the post...I have to admit both video clips are amazing, Connie's performance had me wiping tears form my eyes...wonderful stuff! Thanks!
LiLi,
Yes, I was touched by them too.
Jacss,
Thank you for viewing the clips and thank you for the encouraging words from you.
Joe,
I'm really glad that you read this post and watch the video clips. You know, I had tears in my eyes too when I watched the video clips.
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