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Embracing the Power of Big Dreams: A Discussion on Expanding Potential

This engaging discussion invites high school students to explore the meaning of "thinking big" and the barriers that can inhibit this mindset. Led by Dr. Ben Carson, a renowned surgeon from humble beginnings, the conversation delves into personal aspirations, peer pressure, and the struggles faced by students striving for greatness. With an interactive approach, students are encouraged to reflect on their dreams, share experiences, and engage in meaningful dialogue about their potential and the challenges they may encounter on their journey.

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Embracing the Power of Big Dreams: A Discussion on Expanding Potential

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  1. Dare to Think Big

  2. Some Discussion • What does it mean to think big?

  3. More Discussion • What can cause us not to think big in life?

  4. Imagine talking with a group of American high school students at their high school. • How would the high school students act while you were talking? • How much attention would they pay to you?

  5. Vocabulary • Dare • Honor • Statistics • Applause • Auditorium • Incident • Struggle • Peer pressure • Peers • Nerd • Gratification • Theme • Varsity • Tune • Armload • Tailor • Suit • Chunk

  6. More Vocab • View • Potential • Challenge • Audience • Encounter • Reception • Interrupt • Announce • Applaud • Cheer • Fade • Alter • Recount • Sidetrack • Converse • Draw • Reside • Wrap

  7. More Vocab • Backfire • Abruptly • Briefly • Memorable • Inner-city • Religious • Troubled • Prevalent • Deplorable • Dire • Cavernous • Assembled • Enthusiastic • Spontaneous • Overwhelmed • Cool

  8. More Vocab • Relevant • Delayed • Sharp • Focused • Long-term • Responsive • Incredible • Receptive

  9. The Writer • Ben Carson is a surgeon – actually Chief Surgeon at one of the best hospitals in the US. He comes from a poor family that values education and his mom pushed him to make something out of his life.

  10. Your Choice • Would you like to do big things in your life? • What are your biggest dreams? Why do you have them? • Spend some time thinking about these or talking about them with others. Choose some to write about.

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