The Pursuit of Happyness
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Name: ______________________________
General Questions
1. Identify the pivotal moment for Chris to follow his dream to become a stock broker? /1
2. What educational qualifications did Chris have to be a stock broker? /1
3. What was one of his academic strengths? /1
4. What can we assume about Chris’ career and his wife’s career that would lead them into financial
trouble? /1
5. Name one transferable skill Chris can use from being a bone density scanner salesman to being a
stock broker. /1
Important Life Principles
1. Change is Constant – a single occupation no longer takes workers from the beginning to the end
of their working lives – adaptability is important. What 3 occupations does Chris have during the
movie? /3
2. Learning is Ongoing – Education does not stop in school – people need to recognize, seize, and
take advantage of opportunities to learn. Identify two instances in which Chris seizes an
opportunity to learn. /3
3. Follow Your Heart – people’s dreams can lead to an understanding of what they really want, and
these desires are motivators in shaping a rewarding career. What did Chris desire that motivated
him to be a stock broker? /1
4. Access your allies – people, friends, family, teachers, neighbours and acquaintances can be
helpful when it comes to deciding your career. Name the helpful ally Chris encountered to be a
stock broker. /1
5. Focus on the Journey – Having a destination provides direction, but we need to take it one step
at a time – we must pay attention to the steps of the journey with their pitfalls, sidetracks and
opportunities. Identify three pitfalls Chris encounters on his way to becoming a stock broker. /3