Teen Success

Return of the Titans

Return of the Titans is a movie that should be required viewing for dogs.  Yes, this is a sports movie, but it's much, much more.  It shows us that we shouldn't bite people we don't like - that even people can change their bad thoughts and habits.

Winky

3 Biscuits

What the Bleep Do We Know

This is a must have movie.  Don't let the title fool you.

Most humans I know have seen it at least twice.  I've seen What the Bleep Do I Know four times and would see it again.  if you see it you will be way ahead of your friends.

Winky

4 Biscuits

Stick Up for Yourself

The Stick Up for Yourself is a great book to help you build your personal self-esteem.

Winky

3 Biscuits

Making Every Day Count

The Making Every Day Count book gives teenagers daily ideas on how to help them succeed.  I wish dogs had a book like this.  Some days are really tough between naps.

Winky

3 Biscuits

Rich Dad, Poor Dad

The Rich Dad, Poor Dad book is a must have for any teen that wants to have a dog,  It is simply the best book available to teach you how to make and handle money.   

From a dog's point of view we want our owners to read this book and John's. 

Reason: If you are making more money you'll buy better dog biscuits.  Selfish I know.

Winky

3 Biscuits

Goal Setting for Students

Goal Setting for Students is my owner's book.  I know it's shameless self-promotion, but what could I do.  He won't give me a biscuit for 45 minutes.  I tried to be strong, but I could n't last. 

In my own defense it is a good book.  Winky

4 Biscuits

Character First

The Character First book is written for teens and their parents although I know a couple of dogs I wish had read this one.

Winky

3 Biscuits

How to Set a Goal and Reach It

I took this from John's book on goal setting so don't tell him.  If you want to learn how to set and achieve a goal here are a couple of ideas to help you.  Ask yourself these questions.

1.  Why Do I Want It?  Define the desire or challenge facing you.

2.  What Do I Want?  Write down the goal you want to achieve.

3.  How Will I Get It?  Write down the specific action steps you will do to reach the goal.

4.  When Do I Want IT?  Establish a specific date for reaching your goal.

I hear John telling people that it is really important to write the goal down.  I can't tell you why, but he keeps saying it so it must be important.

Also, he says something about a dream.  I hope I remember what he said, but it goes something like this - "If you don't take action you only have a dream." 

I hope I remembered it correctly.  Did you understand what he meant about a dream? 

Winky

3 Biscuits

Watching People

"As I get older, I pay less attention to what people say.  I just watch what they do." Andrew Carnegie

Boy, I wish I had said that.  It is so true.  Winky

2 Biscuits (would have been three if I had said it.)

Determination

You humans have some guy named Michael Jordon.

From my point of view he runs around on a wood floor in shorts with a ball in his hand that he keeps trying to get rid of. 

But, according to John he was pretty good because of something called determination. Michael once said:

“I’ve missed over 9,000 shots in my career. Twenty-six times I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed.  I’ve failed over and over again in life. And that is why I succeed.”

If Michael used determination to get rid of the basketball, how could you use determination with something you really like?

Questions for discussion:

• What does Michael Jordon’s quote mean to you?
• How do you think he overcame his negative feelings when he missed those game-winning shots?

3 Biscuits