
The Power of Words New Year’s Edition ![]() Discussion Questions Q1 In your own words, please briefly summarize the article. Q2 Have you made New Year’s resolutions in the past? Were you able to follow through? Q3 What do you think is the most important way to make sure you achieve your goals? Q4 Do you believe that New Year’s resolutions are different from other types of goals? Q5 What is your most ambitious goal? Q6 What do you think is the most important mindset to allow for goal realization? Q7 What are you most excited for in the coming year? Q8 Have you ever set and subsequently achieved an avoidance-oriented goal? Share your experience. Q9 Why are people more likely to stick to their approach-oriented goals over avoidance-oriented goals? Q10 If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down. Expressions propensity tendency Example 1 With her propensity for vanity, she was drawn to Christian Dior’s post-war “New Look” collection. Example 2 Some scholars argue that the human propensity for violence is natural. astounding impressive, staggering, and noteworthy Example 1 He cranked out his essays overnight and got a B+, which is not really an astounding feat. Example 2 Ringle's growth from scrappy start-up to well-established company in recent years was an astounding accomplishment. |
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