Describe yourself and your features of character using the first letters of your name and tell something about you. For example:
L – loyal
E – enthusiastic
N – never giving up
A – ambitious.
2. Lead-in. Before we start, think about these issues.
1. How much do you think success depends on
a) working hard; b) optimism; c) luck?
2. How do you think we should measure success – formal qualification, size of house, amount of money in the bank…?
3. What are the disadvantages of being successful in life?
4. If you suddenly became very successful in life, what would you do differently?
5. What do you fear more, success or failure? Why?
6. What are the advantages and disadvantages of being successful while you are still a child?
7. What is more important to you, success or happiness? Why?
8. Who is the most successful person you know? Why do you think he/she is so successful?
9. If you could be exceptionally successful at one thing in particular, what would it be? Why?
10. How has your definition of success changed since you were younger? In What ways do you think it might change as you get older?
11. Success has a simple formula – ‘Do your best and people may like it.’ (Sam Ewing). Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
12. If somebody you cared about (e.g., your son or daughter, your best friend) asked for a piece of advice on how to be successful in life, what advice would you give them?
4. Look at the pictures showing people expressing joy on different occasions. What has happened to make them feel happy?
5. Think and score on the WHEEL how satisfied you are in each sphere of your life to find out what areas of your life you are spending less time in.
6. Let's have some debates. There are 4 roles. I'll tell you your number and that will be your role.
