Defining Success 

Introduction: Hello class! In today's lesson we are going to talk about qualities of successful people and and daily strategies they use to manage their many responsibilities. Work with your partners to complete the tasks below.

Task 1: Group Discussion - Discuss the following questions with your partners for 7 minutes.

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• What does success mean to you? 
• How does your society or culture define success?
• How does the mass media define success?
• No one can deny that some people are more successful than others. What are some factors that contribute to different levels of success among people? Do all people have the same chance of becoming successful?
• From a business perspective, what characteristics do you think successful entrepreneurs (emprendedores) share?

Task 2: Character Traits - Click the link below and go to your assigned section of the document. Here you will find a list of character attributes. You need to categorize them as positive, negative, or neutral and say why.

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Task 3: Listening Practice - At the Office

Click on your group link to open your worksheet. Then press play on the video in the blog to listen to the audio. Follow the instructions in the worksheet to complete the tasks.

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Task 4: Reading and Speaking - You will read about strategies and habits than differnet successful people have developed and consider which ones could work for you. Click on the link for your group and follow the instructions in the document. 

 

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Task 5: Critical Thinking - Discuss the following questions with your partners. 

• Right Time: What time of day or night do you feel most energetic, creative, and productive?
• Routines: What do you think would make you happier at work, a predictable routine or one that is varied? Why?
• Stress Management: What are some of the leading causes of stress in your field? How do people manage stress to avoid burnout?
• Gratitude: What do you think could be the connection between gratitude and mental health? How could people cultivate a sense of gratitude?
• Self-Assessment: What strategies do you use to evaluate your own work and performance? Why do you think it is a good idea to develop the ability to be self-critical?
• Personal Space: Sometimes our schedules are incredibly full and it is hard to find time for yourself. What strategies could a busy professional use to find mental space to relax and recharge?