The document outlines a goal of becoming a lawyer by taking the Bar Exam. However, the individual cannot currently take the exam without first completing college and a law degree program. The negatives of not pursuing this goal include missed opportunities to become a lawyer and help others through legal representation. The positives of not pursuing it yet include gaining knowledge and experience through college to improve skills. The individual plans to register for college, obtain a bachelor's degree, attend law school, pass the bar exam, and graduate as a lawyer working at a law firm.

1. Activity Sheet:
“If I Could Not Fail, I Would…”
Robert Schuller asks this question, “What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not
fail?”
If I could do anything and
What is the thing you would do if you could not fail?...
not fait it would be taking the (Bar Exam); to become a Lawyer.
Why are you not doing it? ...Because
there are rules and laws that don’t
allow me to take it unless I completed the necessary steps,
going to college, getting a Bachelor and then applying for the
law program.
I am involved other
Who (or what) is involved in your life that is holding you back?...
than the ones who made the rules no one else is holding me
back.
Who (or what) is involved in your life that could help you do this thing? ...I
can seek
help from my professor and advisor to guide me on the right
direction to take the necessary steps for my goal.
List at least (5) negatives that not doing this “thing’ has caused you. In other words what has
inaction cost you? (Example: procrastinated, disorganized, wasted time, poor self-esteem,
inability to communicate, etc.)
1. Not having the opportunity to become a lawyer without all the years of
school.
2. Not being able to represent and get my brother out of jail.
3. Not being able to help those who can’t afford a lawyer.
4. The ability to change laws to make a better world for our children.
5. Wasted time.
List at least five (5) positives that not doing this “thing” will bring to your life. (Example: more
positive relationships, more trust in others, reducing anxiety, more self-confidence, etc.)
1. Positive relationships.
2. The ability to work hard and get the knowledge I need to complete this goal.

2. 3. Better communication skills
4. Self-confidence.
5. Allowing me to have the full college experience.
Now, with this information, develop at least 5-7 actions steps that you need to
embrace to begin doing this “thing” today.
1: Register for college, get a Bachelor degree and attend to school.
2: Become a successful student and pass all my classes.
3: Graduate from my BA in paralegal.
4: Apply for the law program in a University of my choice.
5: Pass the classes and the Bar Exam.
6: Graduate as a Lawyer and work for a very successful law firm in south
Florida.
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