Jumping Hurdles
Learning How Not To Stumble
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CLASS COMMITMENTS
PROMPT:
I will arrive early and attend all
classes.
PREPARED:
I will bring my Game Plan to
every class and will have all my
journaling completed.
PARTICIPATE: I will share, report and be
engaged in all activities.
RESPECT:
I will respect myself and others
at all times during class.
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REVIEW FROM LAST CLASS
Let’s see who will review
& teach us the metaphor
from last class …
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SHARE & REPORT
GAME PLAN
JOURNAL
WEAK THINK /
STRONG THINK
MOTIVATION
QUESTION
ACTION
STEP
Let’s each take a
turn standing up
to share & report
for 1 - 2 minutes
on ONE of these
areas from last
class.
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WHERE WE’RE HEADED…
I WILL
jump over my
hurdles and win the
race with positive
solutions!
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Seeing
Over
the Wall
Reality
Ride
Get
Plugged In
Climbing Out
of the Pot
Defense
Mechanisms
DesireTime-Effort
“Creating greater
opportunity, freedom,
and personal strength
through resiliency
education.”
Jumping
Over Hurdles
Tearing
Off Labels
Lift the
Weight
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My Problem:
• What signs or clues are there
that this is a real problem of
mine?
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THE MAGICIAN
The Magician balloon is when I believe and act like problems and
challenges have suddenly disappeared and no longer are an issue in my
life.
Alakazam…poof! Gone!
HARD WORK
A strong person with Character & Heart knows that problems do not ever
just magically go away and disappear by themselves! It takes HARD
WORK and a lot of thinking and searching to understand why things
happen and how to avoid the same problem in the future.
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Jumping Hurdles
2
What have
I already
jumped
over?
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1
My Problem:
• What signs or clues are there
that this is a real problem of
mine?
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Jumping Hurdles
2
What have
I already
jumped
over?
Learning How Not To Stumble
3
Why should I
try to jump my
hurdles?
1
My Problem:
• What signs or clues are there
that this is a real problem of
mine?
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Jumping Hurdles
2
What have
I already
jumped
over?
Learning How Not To Stumble
3
Why should I
try to jump my
hurdles?
4
What can I
jump over?
1
My Problem:
• What signs or clues are there
that this is a real problem of
mine?
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Jumping Hurdles
2
What have
I already
jumped
over?
Learning How Not To Stumble
3
Why should I
try to jump my
hurdles?
4
What can I
jump over?
1
My Problem:
• What signs or clues are there
that this is a real problem of
mine?
5
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Jumping Hurdles
2
What have
I already
jumped
over?
Learning How Not To Stumble
6
1. IDENTIFY The Pain
4. TAKE Action
“No Pain – No Gain”
3
Why should I
try to jump my
hurdles?
5. BELIEVE In Change
2. CREATE Options
4
What can I
jump over?
6. JUMP Back Up
3. GET Help
1
My Problem:
• What signs or clues are there
that this is a real problem of
mine?
5
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Jumping Hurdles
2
What have
I already
jumped
over?
Learning How Not To Stumble
6
1. IDENTIFY The Pain
4. TAKE Action
“No Pain – No Gain”
3
• Why am I tired of falling and
tripping over my hurdles?
Why should I
try to jump my
hurdles?
• What pain has my falling and
tripping caused myself and
others?
5. BELIEVE In Change
2. CREATE Options
4
What can I
jump over?
6. JUMP Back Up
3. GET Help
1
My Problem:
• What signs or clues are there
that this is a real problem of
mine?
5
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Jumping Hurdles
2
What have
I already
jumped
over?
Learning How Not To Stumble
6
1. IDENTIFY The Pain
4. TAKE Action
“No Pain – No Gain”
3
• Why am I tired of falling and
tripping over my hurdles?
Why should I
try to jump my
hurdles?
• What pain has my falling and
tripping caused myself and
others?
5. BELIEVE In Change
2. CREATE Options
4
• What have I not tried in the
past that might work now?
What can I
jump over?
• What have I tried before that I
can put more effort into now?
6. JUMP Back Up
3. GET Help
1
My Problem:
• What signs or clues are there
that this is a real problem of
mine?
5
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ASSUMING
The Assuming balloon is when I
- jump to a conclusion; or
- take something for granted; or
- blindly accept something to be true without taking time to check it out first.
Assuming is very easy and one of the most often lifted balloons by people
who are weak since it requires no effort or action on their part whatsoever.
DO YOUR OWN HOMEWORK
A strong person with Character & Heart will respond to a situation only after
they know they have accurate and complete information and have checked it
our first! They are able to maintain an open mind and be receptive to
information that may be contrary to what they first may have believed. If you
don’t know first hand – then do your own homework!
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Jumping Hurdles
2
What have
I already
jumped
over?
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6
1. IDENTIFY The Pain
4. TAKE Action
“No Pain – No Gain”
3
• Why am I tired of falling and
tripping over my hurdles?
Why should I
try to jump my
hurdles?
• What pain has my falling and
tripping caused myself and
others?
5. BELIEVE In Change
2. CREATE Options
4
• What have I not tried in the
past that might work now?
What can I
jump over?
• What have I tried before that I
can put more effort into now?
6. JUMP Back Up
3. GET Help
• Who can I plug into when I
need help?
1
My Problem:
• What signs or clues are there
that this is a real problem of
mine?
5
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Jumping Hurdles
2
What have
I already
jumped
over?
Learning How Not To Stumble
6
1. IDENTIFY The Pain
“No Pain – No Gain”
3
• Why am I tired of falling and
tripping over my hurdles?
Why should I
try to jump my
hurdles?
• What pain has my falling and
tripping caused myself and
others?
4. TAKE Action
• What specific observable behaviors do I need
to STOP and START to jump my hurdle?
5. BELIEVE In Change
2. CREATE Options
4
• What have I not tried in the
past that might work now?
What can I
jump over?
• What have I tried before that I
can put more effort into now?
6. JUMP Back Up
3. GET Help
• Who can I plug into when I
need help?
1
My Problem:
• What signs or clues are there
that this is a real problem of
mine?
5
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Jumping Hurdles
2
What have
I already
jumped
over?
Learning How Not To Stumble
6
1. IDENTIFY The Pain
“No Pain – No Gain”
3
• Why am I tired of falling and
tripping over my hurdles?
Why should I
try to jump my
hurdles?
• What pain has my falling and
tripping caused myself and
others?
2. CREATE Options
4
• What have I not tried in the
past that might work now?
What can I
jump over?
• What have I tried before that I
can put more effort into now?
4. TAKE Action
• What specific observable behaviors do I need
to STOP and START to jump my hurdle?
5. BELIEVE In Change
• On a scale from one to ten, how much do I
believe I will change?
“I don’t
know”
“ I believe I
won’t change”
1
2
3
4
5
“I believe I
will change”
6
7
8
9
10
• What would it take for this number to go up?
6. JUMP Back Up
3. GET Help
• Who can I plug into when I
need help?
1
My Problem:
• What signs or clues are there
that this is a real problem of
mine?
5
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Jumping Hurdles
2
What have
I already
jumped
over?
Learning How Not To Stumble
6
1. IDENTIFY The Pain
“No Pain – No Gain”
3
• Why am I tired of falling and
tripping over my hurdles?
Why should I
try to jump my
hurdles?
• What pain has my falling and
tripping caused myself and
others?
2. CREATE Options
4
• What have I not tried in the
past that might work now?
What can I
jump over?
• What have I tried before that I
can put more effort into now?
3. GET Help
• Who can I plug into when I
need help?
4. TAKE Action
• What specific observable behaviors do I need
to STOP and START to jump my hurdle?
5. BELIEVE In Change
• On a scale from one to ten, how much do I
believe I will change?
“I don’t
know”
“ I believe I
won’t change”
1
2
3
4
5
“I believe I
will change”
6
7
8
9
10
• What would it take for this number to go up?
6. JUMP Back Up
• What will I and others LOSE if I don’t learn how
to jump over this hurdle?
• What will I and others GAIN if I truly learn how
to jump over this hurdle?
1
My Problem:
• What signs or clues are there
that this is a real problem of
mine?
5
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Jumping Hurdles
2
What have
I already
jumped
over?
Learning How Not To Stumble
6
1. IDENTIFY The Pain
“No Pain – No Gain”
3
• Why am I tired of falling and
tripping over my hurdles?
Why should I
try to jump my
hurdles?
• What pain has my falling and
tripping caused myself and
others?
2. CREATE Options
4
• What have I not tried in the
past that might work now?
What can I
jump over?
• What have I tried before that I
can put more effort into now?
3. GET Help
• Who can I plug into when I
need help?
4. TAKE Action
• What specific observable behaviors do I need
to STOP and START to jump my hurdle?
5. BELIEVE In Change
• On a scale from one to ten, how much do I
believe I will change?
“I don’t
know”
“ I believe I
won’t change”
1
2
3
4
5
“I believe I
will change”
6
7
8
9
10
• What would it take for this number to go up?
6. JUMP Back Up
• What will I and others LOSE if I don’t learn how
to jump over this hurdle?
• What will I and others GAIN if I truly learn how
to jump over this hurdle?
1
My Problem:
• What signs or clues are there
that this is a real problem of
mine?
5
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Jumping Hurdles
2
What have
I already
jumped
over?
Learning How Not To Stumble
6
1. IDENTIFY The Pain
“No Pain – No Gain”
3
• Why am I tired of falling and
tripping over my hurdles?
Why should I
try to jump my
hurdles?
• What pain has my falling and
tripping caused myself and
others?
2. CREATE Options
4
• What have I not tried in the
past that might work now?
What can I
jump over?
• What have I tried before that I
can put more effort into now?
3. GET Help
• Who can I plug into when I
need help?
4. TAKE Action
• What specific observable behaviors do I need
to STOP and START to jump my hurdle?
5. BELIEVE In Change
• On a scale from one to ten, how much do I
believe I will change?
“I don’t
know”
“ I believe I
won’t change”
1
2
3
4
5
“I believe I
will change”
6
7
8
9
10
• What would it take for this number to go up?
6. JUMP Back Up
• What will I and others LOSE if I don’t learn how
to jump over this hurdle?
• What will I and others GAIN if I truly learn how
to jump over this hurdle?
1
My Problem:
5
• What signs or clues are there
that this is a real problem of
mine?
What will my self
talk be as I
continue to run
the race?
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REVIEW
Let’s see who will review for us
the basic concepts of
Jumping Hurdles
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Jumping Hurdles
Learning How Not To Stumble
1. IDENTIFY
4. TAKE
2. CREATE
5. BELIEVE
3. GET
6. JUMP
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LOOKING AHEAD:
WEAK / STRONG THINK
The Magician / Assuming
Hard Work
/
Do The
Homework
MOTIVATION QUESTION
ACTION STEP
What will motivate me to
jump back up when I trip?
I will apply these 6 steps on
______________ (problem/hurdle)
within the next 6 days and be ready
to report back.
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Jumping Hurdles
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Jumping Hurdles
Base Image
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Cover w/ Music
ACTIVITIES
•
Class Commitments
•
Flip The Coin
1
•
My Problem
•
Review Last Class
•
Think Outside The Box
2
•
Already Jumped over?
•
Share & Report
•
Pyramid of Cups
3
•
WhyTry To Jump?
•
Where We’re Headed
•
15 Pencils (PPT)
4
•
What Can I Jump?
•
Staircase
•
15 Snickers PPT
5
•
Strengths
•
This Class Review
•
Problem With Nine
6
•
6 Steps:
•
Looking Ahead
•
Single Slide Animated
WEAK/STRONG THINK
•
Magician / Hard Work
•
Assuming / Homework
MUSIC
•
Get Back Up
•
Jump Back Up
1) Identify
VIDEOS
•
Edwin Moses
•
How Not To Jump
•
Nick Vujcic
•
Derek Redmond
•
Never Give Up Zebra
•
Expert On Failure
2) Create
3) Get
4) Take
5) Believe
6) Jump
•
I Only Lose If…
•
Self-talk
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Transforming Challenges into Personal Strength
2
1
Choice
Energy
3
Who Are My Lifelines?
• Who values me because of who I am,
not just my successes or failures?
• Who is helping me become an expert
on myself?
“The Flood Zone”
• Who helps me see positive attributes
in myself and others?
4
Positive Self Talk
• Less opportunity & freedom
• Personal strength &
energy is dying
• What will my self talk be that will
not hurt myself or others?
• Path of least
resistance
• What do I have & don’t have
personal control over?
• Hurting self or others
5
Character & Heart
6
• Who respects and cares
for me that I do not want to
disappoint by giving up?
• Where have I
gotten lost?
• Why did I continue?
7
• How will I really feel about
myself if I never get any
farther than this?
Personal Passion &
Purpose Turned
Outward
8
Get Plugged In
What might my
life look like when
I get here?
• Once I am here, who else
can I help get here?
WhyTry?
Opportunity, Freedom, Personal Strength
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Lift the Weight
What Makes Me Strong?
2
1
Why do I need
resistance to
become stronger?
Laws, Rules, Expectations:
• Home?
• Peers?
• Work/School?
• Legal?
6
Why is this my most important “muscle”
and source of personal strength?
Choice
3
Where have I lifted the
balloon in my life?
Challenge
“Hard”
Resistance
Character
“Easy”
No Resistance
4
What are three things that I
spend most of my time
thinking about and doing?
.
.
.
Do any of these things
create greater opportunity,
freedom, and personal
strength?
If ”yes,” keep lifting. If ”no,” create a new workout.
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•
•
•
•
Excuses
Blame
Avoidance
Quitting
Apathy
What has this
produced in my life?
5
What is at least one new daily
workout I can start in order to
create more character, heart,
and personal strength?
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Tearing Off Labels
Showing Others Who I Can Be
4
3
Four steps to tearing off my labels:
Permission to brag:
1. STOP living up to my negative labels and prove them wrong!
• What do I like about
myself?
• Why is it EASY to prove my negative labels true?
• What have I done in the past to prove my negative labels true?
• What do others like
about me?
• Why is it HARD to express and stay focused on “The Real Me.”
• My accomplishments?
• My strengths, goals
and dreams?
2. REMEMBER the pay offs.
• What have my negative labels paid me in the past?
• What will “The Real Me” pay me in the future?
1
What is a label?
3. DECIDE that my negative labels are from the
past! Today I choose to keep them on or
start tearing them off!
• What would be different if I woke up tomorrow and my
negative labels were suddenly gone?
4. FLEX “The Real Me” and make it stand out so
much that the negative label must be torn off.
• What new observable behaviors will I do to show I
am better than my negative labels?
• How can I prove “The Real Me” is true?
• If I were to give myself
a label, what would it
be? (Must be positive.)
2
Why is it
easy to
give up
when I
have
these
labels?
Do I ever
use these
as an
excuse?
Every night ask: What did I do today to tear off my
negative labels? How can I do more of this tomorrow?
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Jumping Hurdles
2
What have
I already
jumped
over?
Learning How Not To Stumble
6
1. IDENTIFY The Pain
“No Pain – No Gain”
3
• Why am I tired of falling and
tripping over my hurdles?
Why should I
try to jump my
hurdles?
• What pain has my falling and
tripping caused myself and
others?
2. CREATE Options
4
• What have I not tried in the
past that might work now?
What can I
jump over?
• What have I tried before that I
can put more effort into now?
3. GET Help
• Who can I plug into when I
need help?
4. TAKE Action
• What specific observable behaviors do I need
to STOP and START to jump my hurdle?
5. BELIEVE In Change
• On a scale from one to ten, how much do I
believe I will change?
“I don’t
know”
“ I believe I
won’t change”
1
2
3
4
5
“I believe I
will change”
6
7
8
9
10
• What would it take for this number to go up?
6. JUMP Back Up
• What will I and others LOSE if I don’t learn how
to jump over this hurdle?
• What will I and others GAIN if I truly learn how
to jump over this hurdle?
1
My Problem:
5
• What signs or clues are there
that this is a real problem of
mine?
What will my self
talk be as I
continue to run
the race?
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There Are No Shortcuts To true success
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Defense Mechanisms
Creating A Strong Positive Defense With My Thoughts, Feelings, and Choices
2
Situation
How do I respond (act) when I’m…
• Disrespected • Threatened • Pushed/Hit
• Confronted
• Pressured
• Frustrated
• Yelled at
• Wrong
• Put Down
• Lied to
• Blamed
• Cheated
6
1
•
•
•
•
4
What is a defense
mechanism?
Caught in the act
Told what to do
Angry
Confused
Four Steps To Create A Strong
Positive Defense
Choice
• Who controls the
choice I make?
• How do I protect
my feelings?
3
1. NOTICE the warning signs of the attack.
• Nervous
• Adrenaline
• Anger
• Fear
• Pulse racing
• Frustration
2. IDENTIFY my thoughts & feelings.
• Once identified: A) Check it… B) Reframe it… C) Calm it.
- What are two areas in my life where I know I will be attacked?
- How can I practice identifying my thoughts & feelings before the
attack hits full on?
3. CONTROL my response: “I will not let anyone else control
how I respond!”
• How do I know when someone else is trying to control how
I respond to a situation?
4. CHOOSE a positive defense mechanism.
• What will I probably gain when I choose a Strong ”Hard”
defense mechanism?
“Easy”
5
Defense
“Hard”
How does
this produce
more
personal
strength?
How do I know when I have chosen a
Strong positive defense mechanism?
“When I am helping, not hurting, myself and others”
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Climbing Out of the Pot
Identifying Strong Family Members and Friends
2
3
4
8
What “Pot” am I in?
What have I told myself and others
about the “Pot” that has kept us in it?
9
What are my reasons for putting forth the time and
effort needed for me to be able to climb out?
What “tools” are available to me to
help me climb out?
Who wants to see me STAY IN the “Pot”
• What are their reasons for
wanting me to stay in?
5
Who wants to see me GET
OUT of the “Pot”
• What are their reasons for
wanting me to get out?
6
7
10
1
What have been my
reasons for staying in the
“Pot”?
• How have these choices
made me feel?
What will my future be like
if I don’t get out?
Why is it
difficult
for the crabs
to climb out
of the pot?
When I get out, what will I
need to stay focused on and
do in order to STAY out?
Who do I know who stayed
in the “Pot” too long and
never made it out?
If they were here right now, what
would they probably say to me
about their “Pot”?
WARNING: If I try to get out, I will be attacked! Why does this happen?
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Get Plugged In
Positive Connections That Make Me Stronger
1
Parent / Family / Significant Other / Spouse
How much time am I communicating with my parent(s), family, significant other or spouse? (I need to spend at
least 30 minutes a day communicating with them – talk face-to-face, phone, letter, etc.)
What is one conflict, argument, or power struggle that I can give up today that won’t hurt me and will help lower my
parent(s), family, significant other or spouse’s anxiety about me?
2
Positive Friend
I know I have a real friend when I am with them and they do things that help, not hurt, themselves and me.
What do I need to work on to become more of a positive friend to others?
3
Counselor / Teacher / Officer / Other Professional
Who knows and believes in ”The Real Me” because I have been honest with
them and have shared what I really want to become and accomplish?
These 5
connections
will help turn on the
What am I willing to do in order to get to know them better and allow them to get
to know me better?
4
“light”
to see my future
more clearly
Positive Mentor / Sponsor
Who do I know, or could get to know, who has overcome some of the same challenges
that I have and accomplished goals and dreams similar to mine?
Who am I willing to take a risk with and ask them if they are willing to help me? What are
three qualities about them that I would like to develop more in myself?
5
My Passion and Purpose Turned Outward
Who do I really want to share my passion and purpose with?
What do I need to do to learn more and become even stronger in my passion and
purpose?
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1
2
Goal:
My Choices Today Determine My Tomorrow
5
4
11
Decisions that get
me into trouble . . .
My challenges . . .
• Home:
• At work/school:
- Home
- Work/School
- Peers
- Legal
• Work/School:
• Legal:
What choices
will give me . . .
• With my peers:
3
• Peers:
“Reality”
What will my future
be like when I ride here?
• At home:
• Legally:
9
Who will be my
passengers on
this track?
10
7
What problems
do I keep having
over and over?
H W
How will I
prepare for this
crossroad?
My support system
(“Get Plugged In”)
8
-
6
Frustrated
Confused
Angry
Scared
I keep
getting the
same results
“Reality”= Consequences of my decisions
-
that harm myself and others . . .
-
“Hit the wall”
Will I ever obtain LASTING opportunity,
freedom, and personal strength on this
track with these consequences?
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Seeing Over The Wall
Living With A New View and More Strength
Opportunity
Freedom
Personal Strength
Big View
Why does this view
make me stronger?
I WILL transform my challenges
into personal strength!
If I can’t see over the wall,
I WILL ask myself,
3
“What step am I tripping on?”
How has climbing
the WhyTry steps
created more
options for me?
I WILL then study and reapply
this step in my life.
Only from here will
I achieve my goals
and dreams.
Reality Ride
REMEMBER:
I know I am on top
of the wall when
I am helping,
not hurting,
myself and
others!
Plugging In
Limited
View
Fighting
What is my
current view
giving me?
Climbing Out
Defense Mech
Maze
Hurdles
Labels
2
1
Why Try?
If I am standing here, why is opportunity,
freedom, and personal strength hard to see?
Lift Weight
I believe my motivation
to change will go up with each
step that I climb! Why is this so?
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Jumping Hurdles
2
What have
I already
jumped
over?
Learning How Not To Stumble
6
1. IDENTIFY The Pain
“No Pain – No Gain”
3
• Why am I tired of falling and
tripping over my hurdles?
Why should I
try to jump my
hurdles?
• What pain has my falling and
tripping caused myself and
others?
2. CREATE Options
4
• What have I not tried in the
past that might work now?
What can I
jump over?
• What have I tried before that I
can put more effort into now?
3. GET Help
• Who can I plug into when I
need help?
4. TAKE Action
• What specific observable behaviors do I need
to STOP and START to jump my hurdle?
5. BELIEVE In Change
• On a scale from one to ten, how much do I
believe I will change?
“I don’t
know”
“ I believe I
won’t change”
1
2
3
4
5
“I believe I
will change”
6
7
8
9
10
• What would it take for this number to go up?
6. JUMP Back Up
• What will I and others LOSE if I don’t learn how
to jump over this hurdle?
• What will I and others GAIN if I truly learn how
to jump over this hurdle?
1
My Problem:
5
• What signs or clues are there
that this is a real problem of
mine?
What will my self
talk be as I
continue to run
the race?
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(Edwin Moses 1984 Olympic Games – YouTube)
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(Derek Redmond 1992 Barcelona Olympics – YouTube)
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Derek Redmond
The Rest of The Story …
Since 1992, Derek has arguably become the most
famous Olympian to ever finish last in an Olympic
race. He has used his experiences as an Olympic
athlete to build an established career as a
motivational speaker, passing on messages of
perseverance, teamwork and self-belief to
business professionals as well as school children.
His Olympic story has been used by coaches,
referenced in books and Jim said it has even
been the focal point of religious sermons
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(Chinese Hurdler Running Through Hurdles – YouTube)
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(Michael Jordon Nike Commercial On Failure – YouTube)
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(Never Give Up Zebra Under Attack – YouTube)
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(Nick Vujicic – YouTube)
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Insert “GetBackUp” video.
This video has been provided in your downloaded folder.
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Get Back Up
What do you think the author is trying to communicate in these lyrics:
“Most bars I find are in a state of mind, not just
the kind behind upstate time.”
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Get Back Up
The main message of this song’s chorus is saying … what?
“You’re not disqualified so don’t back down.
You can run the race so get up right now.
It doesn’t even matter who is laughin’ in the crowd.
Get back up and you can still get your crown.”
Tool Kit
Insert “JH_Original” video.
This video has been provided in your downloaded folder.
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Jump Back Up
Do you agree or disagree with the author’s point of view
when he says,
“So many problems in life I’ve got to
overcome. Can’t do it all by myself you know
I’m not that dumb.”
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Jump Back Up
Do you agree or disagree with the author’s point of view
when he says,
“Nothing’s wrong with being flat on my face,
because I know I can change and I can finish
the race.”
Tool Kit
Think Outside The Box
Step By Step Instructions
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Think Outside The Box
• What was difficult about this activity? Did it
seem impossible?
• Did the simple solution surprise you?
• Why is thinking outside the box important when
trying to solve problems (jump hurdles)?
• How can simply changing perspective from
negative to positive make it easier to solve a
problem?
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15 Pencils
Step By Step Instructions
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15 Pencils
• Were you able to figure out the winning formula? If so,
how?
• How did you feel when class members continued to
lose to the facilitator?
• Did you reach a point where you felt like quitting
because you were unable to win?
• How does the pattern in this game apply to the formula
for Jumping Hurdles?
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15 Pencils
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Snickers Grab
1
2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15
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Pyramid of Cups
Step By Step Instructions
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Pyramid of Cups
• What strategies did your team use to pick up the cups?
What did you try that didn’t work?
• Did you feel at anytime like quitting and giving up? How
did you deal with it?
• How did teamwork and working together come into play?
• If all the rules were the same, do you think you could have
done this activity alone?
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Flip The Coin
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Flip The Coin
• What role did luck play in this activity?
• Would you want to depend on a coin toss (pure luck) to
make really important decisions in your life? Why or why
not?
• What role, if any, do you think luck has in helping us
succeed in overcoming obstacles in our life?
• How do you think we can we improve the odds of
successfully solving and overcoming problems that get in
our way?
Tool Kit
Problem With Nine
Step By Step Instructions
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Problem With Nine
• What was difficult about this problem? Did it seem
impossible?
• Did the answer surprise you?
• Why is being creative and thinking outside the box
important when trying to solve problems (jump hurdles)?
• How can changing my perspective from a negative one
to a positive one make it easier to solve a problem?
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