Warm-up | Discussion #1

• To what extent do you believe these factors have contributed to successes in your life?
  • a positive attidude
  • patience
  • working long hours
  • knowing the right people
  • good luck
  • good health
  • talent
  • support from friends and family
  • self-confidence
  • inteligence
     
• Which do you think is the most important for people in general to find success?

Warm-up | Discussion #2

• Imagine you could instantly gain one new talent of your choice. Which would you choose?
  • Playing a musical instrument
  • Amazing dancing abilities
  • Culinary (cooking) skills
  • Crafting or DIY skills
  • fluency in the Russian language
  • Sewing and fashion design
  • Computer programming mastery
  • Outdoor survival guru

• Which talent would be the most useful in life?
• Is it better to have a broad range of talent (be OK at most things) or to excel in one area?
• What happens if you are talented at something at a really young age?

Reading | What Happens To Talented Children When They Grow Up?

• Did the children become successful as adults?

Reading | What Happens To Talented Children When They Grow Up?

1. What subject is Andrew Halliburton good at?
   • maths
2. Why did he leave university early?
   • He thought the course was too easy.
3. What did he do after university?
   • He cleared tables in a fast-food restaurant.
4. What was his childhood like?
   • His parents pushed him; he didn’t spend enough time making friends; other children didn’t like him because he was so clever - or at least that’s what he thinks now.
5. What is Oprah Winfrey’s most well-known job?
   • She is a TV presenter.
6. What was her childhood like?
   • Difficult; her family had no money; she did well at school.
7. Did she feel positive or negative about her future when she was young?
   • positive