Foresight and Planning 3

(Friday)

 

This week we focused on the importance of developing foresight in order to plan more effectively.

Right now you are most likely going to school. But do you have a plan for what you want to do after school? Do you have a plan for what type of person you want to be?

As we wrap up this week, we really want you to consider two things:

1) What do you want to accomplish in life? What is your goal or passion?

2) What type of person do you want to be? Will you be an innovator? A problem solver? Is your goal to be determined, but flexible? A good communicator that can build and maintain relationships? Will you be an encouraging and empathetic leader? Most importantly, what are you doing now to reach your goal of being that kind of person?

The Proof is in the Pudding

Look at the lives of adults who you know. Or even ones you don’t. Can you tell by the way they are living if they made plans to get to where they are today?

By observing the results of both those who did and didn’t make specific plans when they were younger, you can decide for yourself if long-term planning might be beneficial for you or not.

Watch the video.

Remember: Planning is a necessary part of work and life.

Planning is a key component of any business. Without planning any business wouldn’t last long.

What about you? If businesses fail without planning, what happens if you aren’t planning to reach your goal?

 

Feel free to complete the metacognitive review form.

 

STEPS FOR CHANGE

  • Everything you do, or don’t do, every action or inaction, has a consequence. Like the domino effect, one seemingly small decision can impact many different areas in your life. Therefore, take time to stop and imagine, or use your intuition to determine what may occur if you make specific decisions or take a specific course of action.

  • Remember that you can impact your future by taking the time to plan goals and the steps to reach them. Foresight allows you to prepare and plan for contingencies or unexpected occurrences as you move toward your goal. Don’t just drift aimlessly into the future. Choose a direction and use planning and foresight to methodically move in that direction.

  • When planning for the future, just don’t plan for the ‘what’: What college will you attend, what job will you have, what career or industry will you work in? Rather also focus on who. Will you be a kind and empathetic person? Will you be someone who empowers and trains others? Will you be approachable and inspiring? Plan for who you want to be just as much as what you want to be.

 

Thought of the day.

A true teacher would never tell you what to do.

Never forget.

You have a wonderful brain. You have a powerful mind. You may need to exercise it more. But never forget what your incredible brain has already done, and how you still use your natural curiosity to learn subjects or skills that interest you. Successful people love to learn. Will you be successful?