Obstacles
Something that gets in the way of achieving a goal.
Obstacles
The "Cool" Trap (Cliques & Belonging)
Groups form based on who is considered "cool," and you might feel like you have to act like someone else just to stay in the group.
The 100% Spotlight
Since there are no other kids around, your parents notice everything. Every grade, every mood, and every mistake gets examined under a magnifying glass.
Is asking why something is happening to you an important part of overcoming obstacles?
No it is not. Why
NASCAR drivers lose up to 10 pounds of sweat during a single race. True/False
True, because cockpit temperatures can reach a blistering 130 degrees Fahrenheit (54°C).
Does everyone experience obstacles?
Yes-Give example
The Drama Cycle (Social Cruelty)
People start spreading rumors, ignoring friends on purpose, or making mean jokes just to look tough or secure their own spot in a friend group.
The Adult Stress Sponge
When your parents are worried about money, work, or life, you are the only other person in the house. It is easy to accidentally absorb their heavy adult stress.
Can a failure lead to a success?
Yes, you can fail at one thing and be successful in another area very easily.
A NASCAR pit crew can change all four tires and completely fill the car with gas in under 10 seconds flat? True/False
True, and can be faster than what it takes most people to unlock their phones.
Are frustration and disappointment feelings that can come along with trying to overcome an obstacle?
Yes, and they can be good, due to the fact that you are trying to work through them and overcome.
The Phone FOMO (Digital Amplification)
Group chats and social media make drama 24/7. Seeing photos of a party you weren't invited to, or getting left out of a chat, makes the rejection hurt twice as much.
The "Third Wheel" Feeling
When parents argue or experience tension, you might feel trapped in the middle, or like you have to play the role of the referee or peacekeeper.
How did the girl in the video overcome her failure.
1. Just forget about it
2. One Day at a Time Approach
One day at a time approach
A single race car engine produces about 750 horsepower? True/False
It's roughly five times more powerful than a standard family sedan or SUV.
When you encounter an obstacle, do you give up or keep trying?
Keep trying
The "Everyone is Looking" Feeling (Hyper-Self-Consciousness)
You might feel like there is a giant spotlight on you. You worry that everyone is judging your clothes, your hair, or what you say.
The Lonely Echo
When school is rough or home is stressful, your bedroom can feel a little too quiet. You don't have a sibling next door to distract you or laugh at a dumb joke with.
When trying to overcome obstacles or challenges, is it important to be yourself. Do what you have always done?
Yes it is, those patterns that have led you to success in the past will carry you through in the future. Those are the core components that make you successful.
NASCAR tires are completely smooth with no tread lines? True/False
A design feature that maximizes rubber contact with the track to provide massive grip at high speeds.
Name 1 thing you can do differently, instead of giving up?
It is your choice.
Screen Shield Meanness (Erosion of Empathy)
It is way too easy for people to say mean things behind a screen because they do not have to look you in the eye and see that they actually hurt your feelings.
The Perfection Pressure
You might feel like you have to be the perfect student, the perfect athlete, and the perfect kid because you are your parents' only shot at getting it right.
Are obstacles and struggles a necessity to growth?
Yes, moments when you are not successful help you grow the most. They do not define who you are, but are moments that build you up.
The sport started because of historic police chases? True/False
Original drivers were bootleggers who modified their regular cars to outrun the law before deciding to race each other for fun.