Challenges
Why do you think it was hard for Linda to be resilient?
They were constantly struggling financially.
She did not feel that she could count on Chris.
Their plans (investing in the bone density scanners) was not working out.
She was tired of working so hard and not making progress.
What did Chris realize during the conversation with his son on the basketball court?
You shouldn't let people discourage you from your dreams just because they have been unsuccessful themselves.
Angry
Sad
Discouraged
What is the ability to work through challenges and bounce back from difficult life events/situations.
Resilience
In the true story, how old was Christopher when they became homeless?
A. 5 years old, as in the movie
B. 9 years old
C. 2 years old
C. 2 years old
Name at least two things that Christopher (the son) had to cope with throughout the movie?
His mom leaving him and his dad
Constantly moving to different places/shelters
His dad being jobless
Name two actions Chris took to show resilience in his pursuit to get into the internship program.
He delivered the application in person
He followed up a month later
He was persistent when being dismissed
He showed off his skills/talents (rubik's cube)
Relieved
Happy
Grateful
True or False. Resilience is something you either have or don't.
False. Resilience is not something that you’re either born with or not. It's also not an all-or-nothing trait. Resilience includes a variety of thoughts, feelings and behaviors that can be learned, practiced and improved by anyone.
True or False. The real Chris Gardner had a short appearance in the movie.
True, he walked past Chris and Christopher at the end of the move.
What happened the night before Chris' interview at Dean Witter?
He got arrested for unpaid parking tickets and spent the night in jail.
Chris met his father when he was 28 years old. How did his resilience of coping with having an absent father shape/impact his outlook on parenting?
He decided that his children would know who their father was.
How did Linda feel in this scene? (:34)
Frustrated
Angry
Fed up
What are some negative things that can result from not being resilient?
A lack of resilience means that you may not handle stress well in difficult situations. Chronic stress is associated with harmful health consequences such as high blood pressure, a weakened immune system, anxiety, depression, insomnia, heartburn, indigestion, and heart disease.
Also: Not being able to achieve your goals, Being easily discouraged, Developing a "quitter" or "not even going to try" mentality
True or False. Chris always wanted to be a stockbroker.
False. After being discharged from the Navy, Chris wanted to become a doctor but abandoned his dream when he fully realized the time and money it would take to get there.
Name at least two of the struggles that Chris experienced while in the internship program?
Having to complete 9 hours worth of work in 6 hours
Being asked to get the boss coffee and donuts
Feeling unappreciated
Not having time to take breaks (water/bathroom)
Name two things Chris did to get money and try to improve his situation?
Gave blood
Fixed and sold his last scanner
Learned to work quickly
Studied for his test
Angry
Confused
Sad
What percent of Gen Zers consider themselves to be resilient?
A. 62%
B. 37%
C. 80%
D. 54%
B. 37%
True or False. Chris actually got paid $1000 a month while in the internship program.
True
How much money did Chris have in his bank account after the IRS took money out of his bank account?
A. $21.33
B. $31.23
C. $13.22
A. $21.33
Give at least one example of a strategy that Chris used with his son to help him persevere when they had to stay in the shelter.
Comforting (Showing Christopher affection and tucking him in with his favorite toy)
Distraction (Getting Christopher to talk about his favorite color)
Reassurance (Encouraging Christopher to trust him)
Imagination (Pretending that the scanner is a time machine)
How did Chris feel in this scene? (2:42)
Desperate
Angry
Name at least two traits, qualities, or characteristics of a resilient person.
Self-aware, Realistic, Calm When Under Stress, Empathetic, Patient, Motivated, Optimistic, Sense of Humor, Goal-Oriented, Hopeful, Flexible
Chris was able to stay motivated to stay positive, keep moving forward and working towards his goals by repeating the following phrase:
A. "Turn every life situation into a positive one."
B. “Baby steps count too.”
C. "I will go anywhere as long as it’s forward."
B. “Baby steps count too.”