Pre-class assignment (optional)
Share about one of your proudest moments / failure. How do you think we should measure success - formal qualifications, size of house, amount of money in the bank...?
Who is the most successful person you know? Why do you think they are so successful?
How has your definition of success changed since you were younger? I what ways do you think it might change as you get older?
In-class activities
Use pre-class assignment as conversation starter.
Other discussion questions (suggestion)
How much do you think success depends on a) working hard, b) optimism, c) luck?
What are the disadvantages of being always successful in life?
If you suddenly became very successful in life, what would you do differently?
What do you fear more, success for failure? Why?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of being successful while you are still a child?
What is more important to you, success or happiness? Why?
Would you rather master in something particular or be a jack of all trades? Why? Advantages and disadvantages of each?
If you could be exceptionally successful at one thing in particular, what would it be? Why?
If somebody you cared about (for example, you family, your best friend) asks you for advice on how to be successful in life, what advice would you give them?
Supplemental resources
Note: The video is 15-minute long. Please considering watching it prior to the mentoring session or after.