Barstow Community College The Power of Passion and Perseverance Report

1- The Five Whys.docx

Please read/review the following materials: 

Exploring College PDF”>Unit 1 Readings – Exploring College PDF

The Five Whys

Directions: Using The Five Whys table in the Exploring College from chapter, pg. 12, as a guide, complete the five questions below. Use the previous question’s answer to form the next question.

1. WHY ARE YOU IN COLLEGE?

ANSWER:

1. WHY DO YOU WANT TO __________________________________________________?

ANSWER:

1. WHY _________________________________________________________________?

ANSWER:

1. WHY _________________________________________________________________?

ANSWER:

1. WHY _________________________________________________________________?

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1-Watch the Ted Talk, “GRIT: The Power of Passion and Perseverance,” then answer the following questions:

1. What is your reaction to the video? Explain your reaction.
2. Do you agree or disagree with what is presented in the video and why?
3. Do you think we can strengthen and grow our own “grittiness”? If so, how? If not, why?
4. Do you think failure has any part in success? Explain.
5. Give an example of your GRIT.

Then respond to two other classmates posts to receive full credit.