Reading 1.1.4 The Can Man (Day 1)

Today, you will read about a character named Tim, who is about your age. You will follow along as he tries to earn money to buy something he wishes to have.

Tim is facing a dilemma: he loves to skateboard, but he does not have enough money to buy a board of his own.

Today, you will just read the book. In future lessons, you will think more about what Tim experiences in the book.

​The Can Man

Many people have personal goals.

Personal goals are things that people want to achieve for themselves. Having goals of your own can push you to work hard to accomplish both big and small tasks in your life.

When it comes to reaching your goals, you must first imagine what it is you want to achieve before you begin.

If you have big goals, it is important to break those goals into smaller steps that you can keep track of as you make progress along the way.

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​Taking Steps

Think about something you would like to achieve.

If you need some inspiration coming up with what your goal might be, consider the following questions:

• What would you try to do if you knew you could not fail?

• What change could you make that would benefit you the most?

• Is there something you would like to do to help others? If so, what is it?

​Your Personal Goals