This active learning assignment discusses the journey from being a victim to becoming a contributor. It defines victims as believing their circumstances are out of their control, blaming others, and depending on others, while contributors believe they can shape their situations, take responsibility, and rely on their own solutions. The steps are to get out of one's comfort zone by trying new things, facing challenges instead of avoiding them, and reflecting on one's development to make improvements. Examples are given of people like Prema overcoming obstacles to succeed in her exams, Dhanush challenging himself by singing and writing his own song, and athletes like Kim Clijsters and Lance Armstrong achieving success after setbacks through determination and hard work. Overall contributors refuse to