The document is an activity sheet where the respondent outlines their goal of becoming an orthodontist. They acknowledge that currently they need more information to succeed in becoming a dentist first. The respondent identifies that the only thing holding them back is themselves and that they are their own motivation. To achieve this goal, they list action steps like staying involved in class, asking questions, improving organization, and creating to-do lists.

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?”
What is the thing you would do if you could not fail? Become an Orthodontist in my own
medical office.
Why are you not doing it? I still need to be given the information needed to succeed in
becoming a dentist.
Who (or what) is involved in your life that is holding you back? Myself. I need to focus and
get involved more.
Who (or what) is involved in your life that could help you do this thing? Myself. I am my own
Motivation.
List at least five (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. Postponed assignments
2. Disorganized
3. Too many hours at work
4. Lack of communication
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. Organize myself
2. Stay up to date
3. Ask questions
4. Stay involved
5. Be on time
Now, with this information, develop at least 5-7 action steps that you need to embrace to
begin doing this “thing” today.
I need to stay involved at school and ask questions during class to gain a better
understanding of the material. My organization skills are going to get picked up by being

2. on time with certain assignments and putting together a to-do list every week.