Question #5

5. Randy used “head fakes” throughout his life. As a teacher/parent, have you used them? Describe what happened?

Question #6

6. What are the brick walls you’ve faced in your own life? How did you get over them? How do you help your students deal with their brick walls?

Question #7

Part 3 – Chapters 12-22
7. Randy credits his professor Andy van Dam for telling him the “tough love” things he needed to hear. Who in your life has told you things about yourself that made you reconsider your actions?

Question #8

8. Randy learns many lessons throughout his personal and professional life. Tell about the best lesson you have learned by accident in your own personal and professional life.

Question #9

Part 4 – Chapters 23-27
9. What do you think of Randy’s time management skills in chapter 23? If you had one day completely to yourself, what would you do?

Question #10

10. Randy believes that the number one goal for educators should be helping students learn how to judge themselves. How important is this in the learning process? Do you do this in your classroom? Explain.

Question #11

Part 5 – Chapters 28-58
11. Dream Big! How do help your students do this? What advice do you give them?