Reflection Activity:
Life Comes Fast – Preparing for Your Future
This week’s video is longer than the ones you usually watch, but it is important that you see it in full. The story in this video shows how quickly life can change and how the decisions you make now can shape your entire future.
Before we move forward in this program, it’s important that we stop, take this in, and really think about what life will look like when you’re an adult. Becoming independent isn’t easy, and if you don’t prepare now, life can become extremely hard and even trap you in situations that are difficult to escape.
This workshop is meant to help you:
- Understand that life is real and happens faster than you think.
- See why it’s important to prepare for adulthood early.
- Realize that there are people who want to help you, but you have to be ready to accept it and do something with it.
- Create a foundation to take your life, your future, and this program seriously.
Take your time watching the video, then reflect on the questions below. This is a moment to be honest with yourself about where you are, where you’re going, and how you’ll prepare for what’s ahead.
Reflection Questions
Think About What You Watched
- What stood out to you most from the video?
- How quickly did her life change, and what caused it?
- What do you think kept her from completely giving up?
- If you were in her position, do you think you could keep yourself from giving up? Why or why not?
Think About How Real Life Is and How Quickly It Changes
5. What would you do if you had to be completely independent within one year?
6. If your family couldn’t be there to help you, would you be ready to take care of yourself?
7. What are some examples of how life can change fast for young people your age?
8. How do the decisions you’re making right now affect how ready you’ll be when life changes suddenly?
Think About Why Preparing Now Is Important
9. If you don’t prepare, how can life trap you in situations that are hard to escape?
10. Looking at her story, what could she have done differently in advance to be better prepared?
11. If you were given three months like she was, how would you use that time to set yourself up for the future?
12. What should be your first steps to prepare for adulthood — starting now?
Bring It Back to You
13. What’s one decision you’re making right now that could set you up for success — or hold you back later?
Take Action
14. What’s one step you can take this week to start preparing for your future?
1. What stood out to you most from the video?
What stood out most was how quickly her life completely changed in just a short period of time.
2. How quickly did her life change, and what caused it?
Her life changed almost instantly because of an unexpected situation that forced her to become independent.
3. What do you think kept her from completely giving up?
She stayed strong because she had hope for a better future and didn’t want to let her challenges define her.
4. If you were in her position, do you think you could keep yourself from giving up? Why or why not?
I think I could, because even though it would be hard, I’d try to remind myself that tough times don’t last forever and giving up would only make things worse.
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Think About How Real Life Is and How Quickly It Changes
5. What would you do if you had to be completely independent within one year?
I would learn to budget money, look for a steady job, and practice handling daily responsibilities like cooking, cleaning, and paying bills.
6. If your family couldn’t be there to help you, would you be ready to take care of yourself?
Not completely, but I’d be willing to learn and adjust as quickly as possible.
7. What are some examples of how life can change fast for young people your age?
Moving away from home, losing a job, unexpected financial problems, or sudden changes in family situations.
8. How do the decisions you’re making right now affect how ready you’ll be when life changes suddenly?
The better choices I make now — like focusing on school and avoiding bad influences — the more prepared I’ll be for sudden changes.
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Think About Why Preparing Now Is Important
9. If you don’t prepare, how can life trap you in situations that are hard to escape?
If you don’t prepare, you might end up stuck in debt, in unhealthy relationships, or relying on others who may not be reliable.
10. Looking at her story, what could she have done differently in advance to be better prepared?
She could have learned some independent living skills earlier and had a plan for emergencies.
11. If you were given three months like she was, how would you use that time to set yourself up for the future?
I would find a job, save money, and set up a plan for housing and transportation.
12. What should be your first steps to prepare for adulthood — starting now?
Learning to budget, setting goals for the future, and practicing responsibility with small things every day.
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Bring It Back to You
13. What’s one decision you’re making right now that could set you up for success — or hold you back later?
Staying focused on school and not letting distractions get in the way of my goals is a decision that will set me up for success.
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Take Action
14. What’s one step you can take this week to start preparing for your future?
I can start by setting a small savings goal and putting money aside instead of spending it right away.
1. How fast her life changed.
2. It changed really quick because of family problems.
3. She wanted a better future.
4. I’d try, but it would be hard.
5. Get a job and learn to take care of myself.
6. Not really, but I could learn.
7. Moving, losing family, or money problems.
8. School and choices now prepare me later.
9. You can get stuck with no money or no plan.
10. She could have saved money or learned skills.
11. Get a job, save money, and prepare to live alone.
12. Learn money skills and be responsible.
13. Staying focused in school.
14. Make a plan and be more responsible.
1.) What stood out to me the most was how she was able to bounce back and psuh through her struggle.
2.) Her life changed because of a situation that forced her to become alone and leanr to be independent, and it happend instantly.\
3.) Because her faith in herself.
4.) Yes because I know that even when times get hard God has a plan and their is always a way out.
5.) I would first find out what it is that I need and what I don’t need, and sell the things I don’t need and go from there.
6.) As of right now no, because I still have a lot to learn before I am able to be alone.
7.) Being separated from family, being evicted, having to stop doing certain things because money becomes tight, loosing a job.
8.) They will teach me what is and isn’t appropriate, how to carry myself in the future, how to prepare for the future and figure out what I want to do with my life.
9.) When you don’t plan in life you can get stuck in debt, stuck in a situation you don’t want to be in, or you can be unorganized and lose track of your life and dreams.
10.) She could have had amount of saving money so she would be in a better position and planned ahead for an emergency.
11.) I would first find some way to make money, then I would start saving money for college, and find someone that will support me and help me a little bit.
12.) Learning to budget, be independent, and learn how to manage time better.
13.) Saving money, and focusing on school.
14.) I can get better with my focus.
What stood out to you most from the video?
How quickly did her life change, and what caused it? what stood out to me the most from the video was how kind hearted, respectful, and caring, the Judge was to her to help the woman get up on her feet .
What do you think kept her from completely giving up? God because in the video she brought up church or simply her mindset.
If you were in her position, do you think you could keep yourself from giving up? Why or why not?
Think About How Real Life Is and How Quickly It Changes. Yes, because i have a strong mindset that i my mom always pushes me to have even when times are hard.
5. What would you do if you had to be completely independent within one year? i’d try to find a job and build a enough money to get a car or even a storage unit because i have seen people succeed doing these things to get back on track.
6. If your family couldn’t be there to help you, would you be ready to take care of yourself? Yes, indeed.. if you can’t take care of yourselves nobody will and that’s just how life goes.
7. What are some examples of how life can change fast for young people your age? getting into gangs, hanging around the wrong people, and living through worldly things.
8. How do the decisions you’re making right now affect how ready you’ll be when life changes suddenly? making good choices now helps you get the skills, money, and strength to go through that.
Think About Why Preparing Now Is Important
9. If you don’t prepare, how can life trap you in situations that are hard to escape? if you don’t prepare life can trap you by limiting your options.
10. Looking at her story, what could she have done differently in advance to be better prepared? made sure she didn’t park anywhere for to long or illegal for her car to get towed since that’s where she was living and maybe finding another job because from what it looks like that one job wasn’t helping her.
11. If you were given three months like she was, how would you use that time to set yourself up for the future? i would try reaching out to people and try learning new skills to boost my chances of succeeding in the future.
12. What should be your first steps to prepare for adulthood — starting now? saving a small emergency money or just saving in general and setting clear goals for my education or career.
Bring It Back to You
13. What’s one decision you’re making right now that could set you up for success — or hold you back later? staying on top of grades in high school so i could work at certain jobs and building relationships with people that could potentially get me to where i need to get.
Take Action
14. What’s one step you can take this week to start preparing for your future? plan out a way that fits me for savings money.
1. What stood out to me the most is when both of her parents died she lost everything.
2. Her life changed quickly, and it is because her parents died.
3. Having a place to live
4. No because I don’t know how to handle a situation like that.
5. I would figure something out in a year.
6. No I would not
7. Getting expelled from school
8. They can get you better prepared for when something happens.
9. Life will just give you something you are not prepared for.
10. Start getting a basic education.
11. I would get more jobs to make more money.
12. Focusing on school getting better grades.
13. Saving money
14. Getting all A’s
i agree
1. How fast her life changed in time period.
2. Her life changed because her parents died
3. They way she believed in herself
4.no because I don’t know what to do
5.I would take a deep breath
6.no
7. Getting expelled from school
8. They can get you better prepared for when something happens.
9. Life will just give you something you are not prepared for.
10. Start getting a basic education.
11. I would get more jobs to make more money.
12. Focusing on school getting better grades.
13. Saving money
14. Getting all A’s
1. How fast her life changed in time period.
2. Her life changed because her parents died
3. They way she believed in herself
4.no because I don’t know what to do
5.I would take a deep breath
6.no
7. Getting expelled from school
8. They can get you better prepared for when something happens.
9. Life will just give you something you a.
10. Start getting a basic education.
11. I would get more jobs to make more money.
12. Focusing on school getting better grades.
13. Saving people
14. Getting all A’s
Got you — here’s a reworded version of all your answers so it flows more naturally but still keeps the same meaning:
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1. What stood out to you most from the video?
What stood out the most was how fast her entire life shifted in such a short time.
2. How quickly did her life change, and what caused it?
Her life changed almost overnight because of an unexpected situation that forced her to live on her own.
3. What do you think kept her from completely giving up?
She held on because she believed in a better future and didn’t want her struggles to define who she was.
4. If you were in her position, do you think you could keep yourself from giving up? Why or why not?
I think I could, because even though it would be difficult, I’d remind myself that hard times don’t last forever, and quitting would only make things worse.
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5. What would you do if you had to be completely independent within one year?
I’d focus on learning how to budget, find a steady job, and practice taking care of daily responsibilities like cooking, cleaning, and paying bills.
6. If your family couldn’t be there to help you, would you be ready to take care of yourself?
Not fully, but I’d do my best to learn quickly and adjust to the situation.
7. What are some examples of how life can change fast for young people your age?
Things like moving out, losing a job, sudden financial struggles, or unexpected family changes can all happen quickly.
8. How do the decisions you’re making right now affect how ready you’ll be when life changes suddenly?
The smarter choices I make now—like focusing on school and staying away from negative influences—will help me be more prepared when life changes suddenly.
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9. If you don’t prepare, how can life trap you in situations that are hard to escape?
Without preparation, you could end up stuck in debt, in toxic relationships, or depending on people who aren’t dependable.
10. Looking at her story, what could she have done differently in advance to be better prepared?
She could have started learning independent living skills earlier and had an emergency plan in place.
11. If you were given three months like she was, how would you use that time to set yourself up for the future?
I’d work on finding a job, saving as much money as possible, and creating a plan for housing and transportation.
12. What should be your first steps to prepare for adulthood — starting now?
Learning how to budget, setting clear goals, and practicing responsibility in small everyday things.
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13. What’s one decision you’re making right now that could set you up for success — or hold you back later?
Choosing to stay focused on school and not letting distractions take me off track is setting me up for success later.
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14. What’s one step you can take this week to start preparing for your future?
I can start by setting a small savings goal and putting money aside instead of spending it right away.
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1. What stood out to you most from the video?
What stood out the most was how fast her entire life shifted in such a short time.
2. How quickly did her life change, and what caused it?
Her life changed almost overnight because of an unexpected situation that forced her to live on her own.
3. What do you think kept her from completely giving up?
She held on because she believed in a better future and didn’t want her struggles to define who she was.
4. If you were in her position, do you think you could keep yourself from giving up? Why or why not?
I think I could, because even though it would be difficult, I’d remind myself that hard times don’t last forever, and quitting would only make things worse.
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5. What would you do if you had to be completely independent within one year?
I’d focus on learning how to budget, find a steady job, and practice taking care of daily responsibilities like cooking, cleaning, and paying bills.
6. If your family couldn’t be there to help you, would you be ready to take care of yourself?
Not fully, but I’d do my best to learn quickly and adjust to the situation.
7. What are some examples of how life can change fast for young people your age?
Things like moving out, losing a job, sudden financial struggles, or unexpected family changes can all happen quickly.
8. How do the decisions you’re making right now affect how ready you’ll be when life changes suddenly?
The smarter choices I make now—like focusing on school and staying away from negative influences—will help me be more prepared when life changes suddenly.
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9. If you don’t prepare, how can life trap you in situations that are hard to escape?
Without preparation, you could end up stuck in debt, in toxic relationships, or depending on people who aren’t dependable.
10. Looking at her story, what could she have done differently in advance to be better prepared?
She could have started learning independent living skills earlier and had an emergency plan in place.
11. If you were given three months like she was, how would you use that time to set yourself up for the future?
I’d work on finding a job, saving as much money as possible, and creating a plan for housing and transportation.
12. What should be your first steps to prepare for adulthood — starting now?
Learning how to budget, setting clear goals, and practicing responsibility in small everyday things.
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13. What’s one decision you’re making right now that could set you up for success — or hold you back later?
Choosing to stay focused on school and not letting distractions take me off track is setting me up for success later.
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14. What’s one step you can take this week to start preparing for your future?
I can start by setting a small savings goal and putting money aside instead of spending it right away.
Travis Williams
Perfect — here’s your set rewritten into detailed, full-sentence answers:
1. Her life changed very quickly, almost faster than she could have expected.
2. The main reason her life changed so suddenly was because of problems within her family.
3. She wanted a better life for herself and was determined to work toward a brighter future.
4. I would try to do the same in her situation, but I know it would be very difficult.
5. One of the first things I would do is find a job and start learning how to take care of myself.
6. I don’t really know how to do all of that yet, but I am confident I could learn over time.
7. Major challenges, such as moving, losing family members, or struggling with money, can cause big changes in life.
8. The education I receive in school and the choices I make now help prepare me for the challenges I will face later in life.
9. Without preparation, you can easily get stuck in a difficult situation with no money and no clear plan for the future.
10. She might have been able to handle things better if she had saved money earlier or learned practical life skills.
11. A good way to prepare for independence is to get a job, save money, and learn what it takes to live on your own.
12. It is important to learn money management skills and take responsibility for personal decisions.
13. One of the best ways I can prepare for my future is by staying focused on school and working hard in my classes.
14. To handle challenges better, I would need to make a clear plan and take more responsibility for my actions.
don’t ever say what people cant do for you.
Think About What You Watched
What stood out to you most from the video?
How quickly did her life change, and what caused it? What stood out is her distress, he life changed instantly, Judge porter helped her
What do you think kept her from completely giving up? Her faith in god
If you were in her position, do you think you could keep yourself from giving up? Why or why not? Yes, because i also have a strong faith in god.
Think About How Real Life Is and How Quickly It Changes.
5. What would you do if you had to be completely independent within one year? I would save my money up and get my life on the right track.
6. If your family couldn’t be there to help you, would you be ready to take care of yourself?
Yes and No, because i feel that i would definitely have to be there for myself way more but still family is always a need.
7. What are some examples of how life can change fast for young people your age?
Being in the streets and doing all of the wrong things.
8. How do the decisions you’re making right now affect how ready you’ll be when life changes suddenly? It would help me because i’ve learned things that some grown adults struggle with daily.
Think About Why Preparing Now Is Important
9. If you don’t prepare, how can life trap you in situations that are hard to escape? You get caught up in yourself and when things get too hard it gets easier to give up
10. Looking at her story, what could she have done differently in advance to be better prepared? She could have thought out how her future could have happened and that she could have been more mentally mature.
11. If you were given three months like she was, how would you use that time to set yourself up for the future? I would just work and stack my money up as many ways as possible and reap the benefits later.
12. What should be your first steps to prepare for adulthood — starting now? Get your carry and money making hustle together now so you font have to spend time working to figure it out later.
Bring It Back to You
13. What’s one decision you’re making right now that could set you up for success — or hold you back later? Being a procrastinator will definitely set me back if i dont lock in and get right
Take Action
14. What’s one step you can take this week to start preparing for your future? Start by being yourself and communicating because those things open opportunities.
1. What stood out to me the most is when both of her parents died she lost everything.
2. Her life changed quickly, and it is because her parents died.
3. Having a place to live
4. No because I don’t know how to handle a situation like that.
5. I would figure something out in a year.
6. No I would not
7. Getting expelled from school
8. They can get you better prepared for when something happens.
9. Life will just give you something you are not prepared for.
10. Start getting a basic education.
11. I would get more jobs to make more money.
12. Focusing on school getting better grades.
13. Saving money
14. Getting all A’s
she was stress because she did not have nothing at all. What i got out of the video is you should not care about what people say bout you. And its always someone out there to help you no matter what you say or do god will always come and help you if he see you need help with something . So the judge help her get a place to stay its rent free he is going to pay for it all now just like he helped her judge porter wants her to help the court and show the world that’s anything possible.
she was stress because she did not have nothing at all. What i got out of the video is you should not care about what people say bout you. And its always someone out there to help you no matter what you say or do god will always come and help you if he see you need help with something . So the judge help her get a place to stay its rent free he is going to pay for it all now just like he helped her judge porter wants her to help the court and show the world that’s anything possible. If one of my family member needed help like that i would do my best to help them out.
I feel this video displays two things. First, it displays grace and kindness for others. The judge extended his grace to the woman even though he didn’t know her, but he did know her story. On the other hand, this video displays a desperate cry, not for help, but of complaining from the woman. It also showed her resilience in her day to day life despite her hardships.
What kept her from completely giving up?
Her resilience, support from others, and hope for a better future.
If you were in her position, do you think you could keep yourself from giving up? Why or why not?
I think I’d try to keep going, motivated by small goals and support from people around me.
What are some examples of how life can change fast for young people your age?
Job opportunities, relationships, moving to a new place, or unexpected challenges like health issues.
1. How her life changed.
2. her life changed really quick because of family problems.
3. She didin’t completely give up because wanted a better future.
4. I’d try, but it would be hard.
5. Get a job and take care of myself.
1. how the judge helped her get back on her feet kinda.
2. the death of her parents
3.God didnt want her story to end yet
4.God
1. What stood out to you most from the video? She was snappy, rude, and sort of disrespectful.
2. How quickly did her life change, and what caused it? Her life changed within the span of 5 minutes. The judge getting her a place to stay and government-funded insurance allows her to stand on her own 2 feet, and improve her life.
3. What do you think kept her from completely giving up? Her natural dedication. I believe her parents dying pushed her to strive, and carry on her parents legacy.
4.If you were in her position, do you think you could keep yourself from giving up? Why or why not? Yes I could. I’d strive to succeed in spite of my parent’s death.
Think About How Real Life Is and How Quickly It Changes
5. What would you do if you had to be completely independent within one year? I’d get multiple jobs, find somewhere to stay, and go back/continue my education
6. If your family couldn’t be there to help you, would you be ready to take care of yourself? Not at my current stage in life.
7. What are some examples of how life can change fast for young people your age? Parents dying, getting arrested, getting cancer
8. How do the decisions you’re making right now affect how ready you’ll be when life changes suddenly? Decisions such as saving in my bank account and choosing to get good grades in school can prepare me when life changes suddenly by building a foundation of stability, being effective under pressure, and determination.
Think About Why Preparing Now Is Important
9. If you don’t prepare, how can life trap you in situations that are hard to escape? By throwing the unexpected at you, shattering you reality, and throwing off track to your purpose.
10. Looking at her story, what could she have done differently in advance to be better prepared? I don’t think she could’ve done anything differently.
11. If you were given three months like she was, how would you use that time to set yourself up for the future? I would get a better job, get a second job, save money, and go back to school.
12. What should be your first steps to prepare for adulthood — starting now? Maturing, discipline, and work ethic.
Bring It Back to You
13. What’s one decision you’re making right now that could set you up for success — or hold you back later? Saving money and taking dual-enrollment.
Take Action
14. What’s one step you can take this week to start preparing for your future? I can complete my college assignment before they are due on Sunday.
What stood out to you most from the video? How quickly did her life change, and what caused it? what stood out to me the most from the video was how kind hearted, respectful, and caring, the Judge was to her to help the woman get up on her feet.
What do you think kept her from completely giving up? God because in the video she brought up church or simply her mindset.
If you were in her position, do you think you could keep yourself from giving up? Why or why not?
Think About How Real Life Is and How Quickly It Changes. Yes, because i have a strong mindset that i my mom always pushes me to have even when times are hard.
5. What would you do if you had to be completely independent within one year? i’d try to find a job and build a enough money to get a car or even a storage unit because i have seen people succeed doing these things to get back on track.
6. If your family couldn’t be there to help you, would you be ready to take care of yourself? Yes, indeed.. if you can’t take care of yourselves nobody willand that’s iust how life goes
7. What are some examples of how life can change fast for young people your age? Parents dying, getting arrested, getting cancer
8. How do the decisions you’re making right now affect how ready you’ll be when life changes suddenly? Decisions such as saving in my bank account and choosing to get good grades in school can prepare me when life changes suddenly by building a foundation of stability, being effective under pressure, and
determination.
Think About Why Preparing Now Is Important
9. If you don’t prepare, how can life trap you in situations that are hard to escape? By throwing the unexpected at you, shattering you reality, and throwing off track to your purpose.
10. Looking at her story, what could she have done differently in advance to be better prepared? I don’t think she could’ve done anything differently.
11. If you were given three months like she was, how would you use that time to set yourself up for the future? I would get a better job, get a second job, save money, and go back to school.
12. What should be your first steps to prepare for adulthood – starting now? Maturing, discipline, and work ethic.
13. One of the best ways I can prepare for my future is by staying focused on school and working hard in my classes.
14. To handle challenges better, I would need to make a clear plan and take more responsibility for my actions.
What stood out to you most from the video? How quickly did her life change, and what caused it? what stood out to me the most from the video was how kind hearted, respectful, and caring, the Judge was to her to help the woman get up on her feet.
What do you think kept her from completely giving up? God because in the video she brought up church or simply her mindset.
If you were in her position, do you think you could keep yourself from giving up? Why or why not?
Think About How Real Life Is and How Quickly It Changes. Yes, because i have a strong mindset that i my mom always pushes me to have even when times are hard.
5. What would you do if you had to be completely independent within one year? i’d try to find a job and build a enough money to get a car or even a storage unit because i have seen people succeed doing these things to get back on track.
6. If your family couldn’t be there to help you, would you be ready to take care of yourself? Yes, indeed.. if you can’t take care of yourselves nobody willand that’s iust how life goes
7. What are some examples of how life can change fast for young people your age? Parents dying, getting arrested, getting cancer
8. How do the decisions you’re making right now affect how ready you’ll be when life changes suddenly? Decisions such as saving in my bank account and choosing to get good grades in school can prepare me when life changes suddenly by building a foundation of stability, being effective under pressure, and
determination.
Think About Why Preparing Now Is Important
9. If you don’t prepare, how can life trap you in situations that are hard to escape? By throwing the unexpected at you, shattering you reality, and throwing off track to your purpose.
10. Looking at her story, what could she have done differently in advance to be better prepared? I don’t think she could’ve done anything differently.
11. If you were given three months like she was, how would you use that time to set yourself up for the future? I would get a better job, get a second job, save money, and go back to school.
12. What should be your first steps to prepare for adulthood – starting now? Maturing, discipline, and work ethic.
13. One of the best ways I can prepare for my future is by staying focused on school and working hard in my classes.
14. To handle challenges better, I would need to make a plan and take more responsibility for my actions
1. What stood out to you most from the video?
What stood out most was how quickly her life completely changed in just a short period of time.
2. How quickly did her life change, and what caused it?
Her life changed almost instantly because of an unexpected situation that forced her to become independent.
3. What do you think kept her from completely giving up?
She stayed strong because she had hope for a better future and didn’t want to let her challenges define her.
4. If you were in her position, do you think you could keep yourself from giving up? Why or why not?
I think I could, because even though it would be hard, I’d try to remind myself that tough times don’t last forever and giving up would only make things worse.
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Think About How Real Life Is and How Quickly It Changes
5. What would you do if you had to be completely independent within one year?
I would learn to budget money, look for a steady job, and practice handling daily responsibilities like cooking, cleaning, and paying bills.
6. If your family couldn’t be there to help you, would you be ready to take care of yourself?
Not completely, but I’d be willing to learn and adjust as quickly as possible.
7. What are some examples of how life can change fast for young people your age?
Moving away from home, losing a job, unexpected financial problems, or sudden changes in family situations.
8. How do the decisions you’re making right now affect how ready you’ll be when life changes suddenly?
The better choices I make now — like focusing on school and avoiding bad influences — the more prepared I’ll be for sudden changes.
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Think About Why Preparing Now Is Important
9. If you don’t prepare, how can life trap you in situations that are hard to escape?
If you don’t prepare, you might end up stuck in debt, in unhealthy relationships, or relying on others who may not be reliable.
10. Looking at her story, what could she have done differently in advance to be better prepared?
She could have learned some independent living skills earlier and had a plan for emergencies.
11. If you were given three months like she was, how would you use that time to set yourself up for the future?
I would find a job, save money, and set up a plan for housing and transportation.
12. What should be your first steps to prepare for adulthood — starting now?
Learning to budget, setting goals for the future, and practicing responsibility with small things every day.
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Bring It Back to You
13. What’s one decision you’re making right now that could set you up for success — or hold you back later?
Staying focused on school and not letting distractions get in the way of my goals is a decision that will set me up for success.
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Take Action
14. What’s one step you can take this week to start preparing for your future?
I can start by setting a small savings goal and putting money aside instead of spending it right away.
1. What stood out to you most from the video?
What stood out most was how quickly her life completely change
2.How her life changed almost instantly because of an unexpected situation that forced her to become independent.
1. How fast her life changed.
2. It changed quick because of family problems.
3. She wanted a better future.
4. I’d try, but it would be hard.
5. Get a job and learn to take care of myself.
6. Not really, but I could learn.
7. Moving, losing family, or money problems.
8. School and choices now prepare me later.
9. You can get stuck with no money or no plan.
10. She could have saved money or learned skills.
11. Get a job, save money, and prepare to live alone.
12. Learn money skills and be responsible.
13. Staying focused in school.
14. Make a plan and be more responsible.
1) What stood out to you the most from the video?
What stood out to me was that she was living out of her car for four and a half months.
2) How quickly did her life change, and what caused it?
Her life changed in a blink of an eye for her. What caused her life to change was her parking tickets which led to her car being towed. This was terrible for her because she was living in her car, so she had to be homeless.
To take action I will stay focused on basketball and keep a strong head
One thing that can set me up for success is to stay focused in
1. It was very sad to me that she had lost everything after her parents died.
2. Her entire life changed due to the loss of her parents.
3. She probably didn’t give up because she kept hope.
4. I wouldn’t know how to feel about that situation.
5. With a year, I’m sure I could find out what to do
6. I probably wouldn’t.
7. Getting expelled from school
8. They can help better prepare you for certain situations in life
9. Sometimes life throws unexpected obstacles your way.
10. I would get an education
11. I would probably work multiple jobs to get more income
12. Getting better grades and focusing on an education
13. Keep money in your bank account
14. Get really good grades
1. How fast her life changed.
2. It changed really quick because of family problems.
3. She wanted a better future.
4. I’d try, but it would be hard.
5. Get a job and learn to take care of myself.
6. Not really, but I could learn.
7. Moving, losing family, or money problems.
8. School and choices now prepare me later.
9. You can get stuck with no money or no plan.
10. She could have saved money or learned skills.
11. Get a job, save money, and prepare to live alone.
12. Learn money skills and be responsible.
13. Staying focused in school.
14. Make a plan and be more responsible
What stood out to you most from the video? How quickly did her life change, and what caused it? what stood out to me the most from the video was how kind hearted, respectful, and caring, the Judge was to her to help the woman get up on her feet.
What do you think kept her from completely giving up? God because in the video she brought up church or simply her mindset.
If you were in her position, do you think you could keep yourself from giving up? Why or why not?
Think About How Real Life Is and How Quickly It Changes. Yes, because i have a strong mindset that i my mom always pushes me to have even when times are hard.
5. What would you do if you had to be completely independent within one year? i’d try to find a job and build a enough money to get a car or even a storage unit because i have seen people succeed doing these things to get back on track.
6. If your family couldn’t be there to help you, would you be ready to take care of yourself? Yes, indeed.. if you can’t take care of yourselves nobody willand that’s iust how life goes
7. What are some examples of how life can change fast for young people your age? Parents dying, getting arrested, getting cancer
8. How do the decisions you’re making right now affect how ready you’ll be when life changes suddenly? Decisions such as saving in my bank account and choosing to get good grades in school can prepare me when life changes suddenly by building a foundation of stability, being effective under pressure, and
determination.
Think About Why Preparing Now Is Important
9. If you don’t prepare, how can life trap you in situations that are hard to escape? By throwing the unexpected at you, shattering you reality, and throwing off track to your purpose.
10. Looking at her story, what could she have done differently in advance to be better prepared? I don’t think she could’ve done anything differently.
11. If you were given three months like she was, how would you use that time to set yourself up for the future? I would get a better job, get a second job, save money, and go back to school.
12. What should be your first steps to prepare for adulthood – starting now? Maturing, discipline, and work ethic.
13. One of the best ways I can prepare for my future is by staying focused on school and working hard in my classes.
14. To handle challenges better, I would need to make a plan and take more responsibility for my actions
How do the decisions you’re making right now affect how ready you’ll be when life changes suddenly? making good choices now helps you get the skills, money, and strength to go through that.
1 he getting a chance to live
What stood out to you most from the video
2. How quickly did her life change, and what caused it? Her family dying and left with nothing
3. What do you think kept her from completely giving up? Her having a job to go too
4. If you were in her position, do you think you could keep yourself from giving up? Why or why not? By not stopping and keep it going
1. How fast her life changed.
2. It changed really quick because of family problems.
3. She wanted a better future.
4. I’d try, but it would be hard.
5. Get a job and learn to take care of myself.
6. Not really, but I could learn.
7. Moving, losing family, or money problems.
8. School and choices now prepare me later.
9. You can get stuck with no money or no plan.
10. She could have saved money or learned skills.
11. Get a job, save money, and prepare to live alone.
12. Learn money skills and be responsible.
13. Staying focused in school.
14. Make a plan and be more responsible.
1. How her life changed with the help of the judge
2. Her life changed almost immediately
3. What made her to keep going was because she had hope for a better future
You shouldn’t care about what other people think about you, and always have faith in you self