We were assigned one of six words or phrases and then had to design a five minute presentation about it. I got "set goals".
So I gave it some thought and came up with a list of reasons to set goals. I did this by compiling stuff I read online. I showed Bill and he said it was very boring. I was disappointed but decided to try a different direction. Bill suggested I use my own reasons not the ones of so-called experts.
So today was the presentation. I started with a slide about school and how we must set goals early to make it through school with good grades then I talked about professional goals and personal goals that come up in adult life. I talked about how goal setting never ends or else you get stuck in a rut.
When I finished, Clark didn't say anything. He was writing on my presentation notes. Finally, he looked up and started applauding.
"See, students, this is what I was looking for. I was looking for you to use your creativity, not for you to give me a list of items you found on the Internet. I was looking to test you and your creative skills not your PowerPoint skills."
He excused me to go sit down and I went back to my seat, smiling, content that I just earned myself a good score.
