Do you aspire to …

Work as an engineer?

• NOTICE the technology in the novel your professor assigned you to read right now.

• THINK how the characters view technology differently than you (and you friends) do?

• INTERACT with others: Imagine a backstory, and either write it yourself or pitch it to an aspiring writer.

Work in politics?

• NOTICE when that physics professor insists on respecting the data and illustrates the problem using disasters like the Challenger Space Shuttle launch.

• THINK what you would do in that situation that would have been better

• INTERACT with others: Engage with friends and your parents (and other people their age) to find out what they think and what other examples they know.

Expand friendships?

• NOTICE others’ talents, interests, abilities, achievements and areas for improvement

• THINK who fits into which kind of friendship: 1. work/study together (lots of people), 2. fun together (some people), 3. be with, trust and admire (the few and faithful)

• INTERACT with 1 person at a time to cultivate the right kind of friendships.

Let’s talk about what you are learning now and how it can help you to pursue your aspirations.