Module 1 - Discussion [Graded]Objectives Identify individual ambitions, aspirations, goals, and values.Construct personalized short-, mid-, and long-term education, employment, and individual goals.E

Module 1 - Discussion [Graded]Objectives 

• Identify individual ambitions, aspirations, goals, and values.
• Construct personalized short-, mid-, and long-term education, employment, and individual goals.
• Explain the differences between college and high school academics, including how classes are conducted.
• Describe the concept of learning.
• Discuss a personal definition of success.
• Complete and interpret the results of a self-assessment that gauges learning style.
• Identify obstacles to time management.
• Compare methods for reducing or conquering procrastination.
• Select tools and techniques for managing time and schedules.
• Explain best practices for maintaining financial well-being.
• Summarize the risks and benefits of taking out student loans, using credit cards, and borrowing money.
• Explain how leaders use the strengths of individual employees to contribute to the greater good of a workplace.

Guidelines 

Upon reading the chapters for this module, please make sure to answer the Required Prompt and select one of the optional for discussion. See list below:

Chapter 02: Taking Charge of Your Time and Money [Required] 

• [REQUIRED: Prompt 1] What tasks do you tend to procrastinate on? What strategies have you used in the past to overcome procrastination?

Chapter 00: Introduction - Getting Involved [Optional] 

• [Optional: Prompt 2] Many students find that keeping a list of inspirational quotations helps them to persist in challenging tasks. For example, Elbert Hubbard said, “There is no failure except no longer trying.” Do you have a favorite quote on the subject of making transitions? What is it?