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Discouragement – Do You Bounce Or Do You Splat?

John C. Maxwell says in his book, The Difference Maker: Making Your Attitude Your Greatest Asset, that discouragement can effect people in two different ways. You can respond with a splat or with a bounce.

How would a person splat as a result of discouragement? How differently does the bouncer respond? How can someone who is accustomed to experiencing disappointment as a splat learn to bounce instead?

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Persuade – The Best Vacation Destination

Take turns persuading the others that you idea of the perfect vacation location is the best choice. Start with a clear introduction.

• A cabin at the lake would make a restful vacation spot.

Convince with two or three supporting statements.

• The pine-scented air would calm and rejuvenate better than aroma therapy.
• We would get plenty of exercise with daily hikes.
• I could finally catch my first fish.

Sum up your ideas with a brief conclusion.

• A vacation at the lake would clear stress, build our bodies and give us new experiences.