General
What is the mantra that we say when a water bottle is raised up?
I have gifts and abilities and a desire to succeed!
What is the Ironman?
A strenuous multi-race triathlon consisting of running, swimming and biking
When Amir stepped off of the plane and into a Canadian snowstorm, what did he say was all that he had on him?
A shirt, shorts and light shoes
What is Self Image?
How you see yourself
What does the water inside of the water bottle represent?
Our Gifts and Abilities
How did Sam recognizing and using his gifts and abilities affect how he felt about himself?
What were some of the difficult circumstances that Amir faced growing up?
Living through war/immigrating to other countries/family being split up to immigrate easier etc.
What is self-esteem?
How you think about yourself
What are the three things that cause us to put up walls?
Circumstances, Labels and Fears
What did Vanisha offer to do to help Sam?
Help him train for a Triathlon
Throughout the story, why was it difficult to identify Amir's gifts and abilities?
What is Confidence?
Feeling sure of yourself and your abilities/having the inner awareness that you are capable
Name one advantage to building on your gifts and abilities
Makes you more confident/makes you have a better self image etc
When did Vanisha realize that she had to do something to raise awareness for youth addiction?
When her daughter began to follow the path of addiction
Why was Amir willing to do anything for recognition, including involving himself with violence, drugs and thrill seeking activities?
What is a HERO
Someone who uses their gifts and abilities to make a positive change in themselves and in others
Success is the result of what?
Choices
What is the name of Vanisha's Company?
The Terminator Foundation
What was the name that they gave to the tight-knit group that Amir formed with his older siblings and their Persian peers?
The Persian Mob
What is Success?
Doing your best with what you have been given