Choices

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Choices Consequences
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In life you will face situations that require you
to make choices

• Think of a situation where you thought you had no
  choice.
• Choice does not mean you can change your options.
• It means you have options to choose.
• You may choose options, but you may not choose
  the consequences

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With every choice there are consequences

• Some choices may not have consequences.
• What you had for lunch
• Most will have an impact on your life.
• Your level of preparation for Life
• Your grades
• Your attitude
• Your friends
• College
• Spending habits
• Diet and Nutrition
• Marriage
• Career

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Making wise choices

• First step is recognizing options.
• What is an option.
• Identifying your options
• Doing homework
• Amount of time spent on homework
• Effort on homework
• Quality of end product

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Imposing Consequences

• Who determines consequences?
• How are they delivered?
• Fair and Appropriate
• What is the difference between equal and fair?
• Homework
• Sports
• Seniority

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Making wise choices

• Second most important step is developing
  productive options
• Designated study time
• Study groups
• Rewards snacks, treats, breaks
• Being prepared when you have an opportunity for
  studying
• Bus ride
• Before school starts
• After lunch

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Most important skill

• Accurate prediction of consequences of the
  various options.
• Starts at an early age
• Understanding what hot means
• Learning to roller skate

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Defining Stakeholders

• Everyone that is affected by a choice.
• They have an interest, a stake, in that choice.

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A good decision

• In advance
• Consideration of others
• Option determination
• Reduced risk of bad outcomes
• Enhances the chances of good outcomes

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Leading into the next objective

• Contrary to what many believe.
• Cheaters and liars do not succeed in the
  long-term
• Never been more detrimental to be dishonest
• Ethics in our workplace and society