Discussion Questions: (Responses for questions 1, 2, 3, and 4 should all be posted in one thread) For this discussion, you will reflect on what it means to be successful and consider the steps in...

Discussion Questions: (Responses for questions 1, 2, 3, and 4 should all be posted in one thread)

For this discussion, you will reflect on what it means to be successful and consider the steps in achieving it.

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   (1 point) Think of someone in your life that you feel is successful (if you feel this describes you, you may choose yourself).

   
   

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   Who are they? Why do you consider them to be a successful person?

   
   


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   What characteristics have helped them to be successful?

   
   


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   What are some of the main obstacles they have faced on their way to success, and how did they overcome them?
   
   
   

   
   

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   (1 point) What is your personal definition of success? Does your definition align with how society typically views success?
   
   
   

   
   


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   (1 point) Which three elements (personal characteristics or behaviours) do you personally feel are most important for success? Why?
   
   

   
   


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   (1 point) In addition to the elements described above, many external factors can influence success:

   
   




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  What are three external factors that might influence (help or hinder) someone's ability to achieve success? If you can, try to choose factors that your discussion group members have not already listed.

  
  


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  Do you believe that anyone can become truly successful regardless of the external factors affecting them? Why?

  
  

In addition to your discussion post, please respond to at least two of your group members’ posts with the following:

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   (1 point) Compare and contrast your responses with your group members’ responses. What similarities and differences did you notice? Share your overall thoughts on their perspective.