STRIVE - Turning Your Dreams Into Reality with Steve Frazier

The STRIVE presenter on March 1, 2012 was Steve Frazier and he used the smart board to present the topic “Turning Your Dreams into Reality.”  The power point presentation and discussion was a lesson on how the STRIVE students can make their dreams come true and he used pictures of each of this year’s mentor presentations and their main quotes to add interest and capture the essence of the STRIVE student’s journey with Rotary through the year.

Steve started out the presentation by reminding the students that “The difference between a Dream and a Goal is a plan!”  He reviewed with the students that goals always start right now and that they are measurable, have a time frame, specific and realistic and should start with the words “I will…”

Frazier pointed out 14 “I will statements” to help the STRIVE students attain their goals and dreams:

1.       I will believe in myself!

2.       I will not give into self-doubt.

3.       If it’s going to be it’s up to me.

4.       I will not procrastinate!

5.       I will have a positive attitude!

6.       I will own my own feelings. I will turn my scars into stars.

7.       I will write down my goals and plans.

8.       I will visualize my goals daily.

9.       I will create my own entitlements.

10.   I will always give more than what is expected of me.

11.   I will set my sights on the horizon.

12.   I will give life 100% every day!

13.   I will pursue my passions with vigor and enthusiasm!

14.   When I have done my best then I will “let go and let God!”

Steve tied each of the statements back to each of the presenters this year and lessons from his own life.  Steve called Travis to the front of the STRIVE group to apply the 14 “I will statements” to his goal of becoming a Wall Street Trader and the business opportunity he has to buy-in on a pet store.  Travis talked about his goals and several ways that he plans to achieve his goal.   Steve handed out two “To Do” check lists; one on the application process check list and the other on getting things ready for college that included a check list for parents.