As some of you know I'm working on a handbook for at-risk youth. I've put together a 5 part series complete homework. These lessons are geared to help build up their mindset. I would like your honest opinion on each lesson. Let me know if you see something that is missing or things that I should add. I want these lessons to be the best that they can be because I want the youth to be the best that they can possibly be. Thank you. Transform Adversity into Opportunity Lesson 1 Reading Lesson Life is not easy—and it was never meant to be. Everyone faces challenges: failing a test, getting cut from a team, family problems, stress, fear, or feeling like you’re not good enough. Most people think these moments mean something is wrong with them. But what if that’s not true? Think about going to the gym. When you lift weights, it feels hard. Your muscles burn. But that struggle is what makes you stronger. If the weight were easy, nothing would change. Life works the same way. Challenges are not there to stop you. They are there to train you. Every hard moment asks a question: Will this break me—or build me? Quotes to Remember “Pressure doesn’t break you—it reveals you.” “Fire doesn’t destroy steel. It forges it.” “Every challenge is training for something greater.” The Storm and the Trees (parable) Two trees grew in the same field. Both faced the same wind, rain, and storms. One tree had never been challenged before. When a strong storm came, it snapped. The other tree had faced storms many times. Its roots grew deeper. Its trunk grew stronger. When the storm hit, it bent—but it did not fall. Same storm, but there were different results because one was prepared and the other wasn't. Think About This Challenges doesn’t choose favorites. The difference is how you respond. You don’t control what happens to you. You do control what you become because of it. Reflection Questions (Answer in Complete Sentences) What is a challenge you are facing right now? How do you usually react when things get hard?

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I just found out that my niece Victoria Meza was murdered by her boyfriend. She went into ICU today and there's nothing they can do so they are going to pull the plug once her mom gets there. She was only 21 years old and her boyfriend beat her to death. Prayers for the family would greatly be appreciated. Thank you.

THE POWER OF MINDSET Your mindset is how you think, how you see yourself, and how you deal with life. A weak mindset says: 'I can’t.' A strong mindset says: 'I’ll find a way.' You can’t always control what happens around you, but you can control how you respond.That’s where your power lives. WHY MINDSET MATTERS When your mind is strong: 1. You bounce back faster from problems. 2. You stay focused when life gets hard. 3. You believe in yourself even when others doubt you. HOW TO BUILD A STRONG MINDSET 1. Watch Your Thoughts — Replace negative thoughts with positive truth. 2. Face Challenges — Growth comes from discomfort. 3. Choose Your Circle — Surround yourself with people who lift you up. 4. Stay Consistent — Discipline builds confidence. 5. Learn from Failure — Failure is feedback, not the end. 6. Feed Your Mind Daily — Positive input creates positive output. FINAL THOUGHT A strong mindset isn’t something you’re born with — it’s something you build. Every day. Every choice. Every thought. You are not your past. You are your potential. Start thinking strong, and your life will start moving strong. MINDSET REFLECTION WORKSHEET 1. What’s one challenge you’ve faced recently? 2. How did your mindset affect how you handled it? 3. Write down one negative thought you’ve been believing: 4. Rewrite that thought into a positive truth you can live by: 5. Say that truth to yourself every day this week. Example: “I always mess up” “I learn and get stronger every time I try.” Remember: You build your mindset by what you think, say, and do daily. I

I know that this is long. I suggest you take a section at a time. You can turn this into a 10 day project if you like. Blueprint to Success Workbook A Coaching Guide for Personal and Professional Growth This workbook is designed to help you clarify your purpose, strengthen your mindset, and create a practical plan for success. Work through each section thoughtfully and revisit your answers often. 1. Foundation: Know Yourself Success begins with self-awareness. Reflect deeply on who you are, your values, and what truly drives you. Reflective Questions: - What does this principle mean to me? - How can I apply this in my daily life? - What habits or beliefs must I change? Action Steps: - Identify one habit to start this week. - Write one affirmation or goal related to this area. Quote: “The greatest discovery in life is self- discovery.” Myles Munroe 2. Vision: See It Before You Build It Every great achievement begins as a vision. Define the life you want to create and keep it in front of you daily. Reflective Questions: - What does this principle mean to me? - How can I apply this in my daily life? - What habits or beliefs must I change? Action Steps: - Identify one habit to start this week. - Write one affirmation or goal related to this area. Quote: “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” Proverbs 29:18 3. Mindset: Build from the Inside Out Your thoughts shape your reality. Cultivate a growth mindset and learn to reframe limiting beliefs. Reflective Questions: - What does this principle mean to me? - How can I apply this in my daily life? - What habits or beliefs must I change? Action Steps: - Identify one habit to start this week. - Write one affirmation or goal related to this area. Quote: “Whether you think you can or think you can’t — you’re right.” Henry Ford 4. Discipline: The Bricks of Success Success is built on consistent daily habits. Discipline turns dreams into results. Reflective Questions: - What does this principle mean to me? - How can I apply this in my daily life?