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The Alchemist Anticipation Guide
Directions: For each of the following statements decide whether you tend to agree or disagree.
For each statement, write strongly agree, agree, disagree or strongly disagree in the “Me”
column next depending on your opinion. Do not use unsure. In the far-right column, please
provide an explanation to your choice. One sentence should be enough.
Me
Statement
Fear can prevent people from pursuing their
dreams.
People control their own fate or destiny.
People who follow their dreams are more likely
to achieve great happiness.
There is magic in the world.
Attaining your dreams or goals requires either
suffering or sacrifice and sometimes, both.
Success in life is dependent on the decisions a
person makes.
The simple things in life are often the most
difficult to understand.
Love should never hold us back from pursuing
personal dreams.
Status in society should be our first
consideration when choosing a life’s work.
Achieving great happiness requires traveling to
far off places.
Explanation
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Alchemist pre-reading journal
Imagine this: A stranger sits down next to you one day. He says, “Hi. You’re a happy
person, with a job that you like and a pretty happy life, right? Well, what if I told you
that you could be richer than you ever thought possible. All you have to do is give up
the job and life that you have and go on a journey. But if you do, and see it all the
way through, I promise you will wealthy beyond your dreams.”
First – What would be your first reaction to this man? (2 sentences)
Second – Stop and think about what he’s offering. Could you give up everything you
know for a chance at great wealth and happiness? Why or why not? (4-5 sentences)
Third – Define wealth for yourself. What do you consider makes a person truly wealthy?
(5-6 sentences)
Fourth – If you were to take this man up on his offer, where do you think the journey
might take you? If not, explain, in detail, why you wouldn’t take up this offer. (2-3
sentences)