Learn—Maximum Time: 45 Minutes

1. Present Your Self-Reliance Plan and Learn from Each Other

Read:“Commitment is an essential part of [change]. It is the act of obligating oneself to a course of action and then diligently following through on that decision. When people are genuinely committed, they have real intent, meaning that they fully intend to do what they have committed to do. They make an unwavering and earnest decision to change” (Preach My Gospel: A Guide to Missionary Service [2004], 195).

Today you will present your self-reliance plan to the group. Use your completed self-reliance plan from pages 107–8. Group members will listen, ask questions, and give helpful feedback.

Activity (40 minutes)

Sharing your self-reliance plan with others helps you be more committed to following through on your plan.

Step 1: Choose a timekeeper—someone who helps the presentations and feedback stay on track. Give three minutes for each presentation. The timekeeper lets the presenter know when he or she has one minute left and then 30 seconds left.

Step 2: Decide on the order of presentations.

Step 3: Take turns presenting (in three minutes or less) and giving feedback (in two minutes or less).

The following tips might be helpful as you give your presentation and as you give each other feedback.

Questions group members might ask the presenter:

1. Are you excited to get the job you chose? Will it be a good fit for you?

2. Did you find out if people are getting good jobs after their training?

3. Are you finding ways to pay for your education without taking a student loan?

4. Who or what organization has been your best resource to find answers to your questions?

Discuss:What are the most important things you learned in today’s group meeting?