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Base Building Basics | 1. Why Ask Why? | 1a. Why Ask Why Action Steps

Why Ask Why? ACTION STEPS

1. Establish a strong, compelling, personal "WHY" for being in college.

2. Write or type out your "WHY STATEMENT" in the space indicated on your worksheet packet (If you haven't printed out your worksheets, do so now!)

3. Test that why statement by asking yourself these three questions:

1.) Am I willing to do whatever it takes to make this a reality?
2.) Am I willing to pay the price with blood, sweat, and tears to graduate?
3.) Am I willing to take the garbage that comes along with the college experience?

4. Ask yourself, did I answer the previous three questions honestly and blamelessly? (If no, find another "why.")

5. Photocopy your "WHY" statement, and place it somewhere you can read it at least once a week (preferably Mondays).

Motivation Exercise:

Right now, I want you to take as much time as you need to write down your "WHY" statement in the space provide on your worksheet. Your statement may be long or short, but it must be specific, compelling and something that you can control.

Here are some questions to help you organize your thoughts. Answer the questions on your worksheet, and then put them into paragraph form.

  1. List the three top reasons why a college degree is important to you?
  2. What will it cost you if you don't get your degree?
  3. What profession do you plan to enter when you get your degree and what kind of work would you do (be specific)?
  4. Explain why you CAN'T quit college (even if you wanted to).


My WHY Statement:

In the space provided on your worksheet, write out (legibly in pencil) your "WHY" statement. Then rewrite and revise it as many times as necessary until you're completely satisfied. Next, put your "WHY" statement to the test by answering the three questions listed above.

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