Watch the video below with youth, then use the questions below to have a mentoring conversation with them.
What struggles did Lamont have during his childhood?
Who helped him achieve his goals of getting into an Ivy League school?
Can struggle be used as a tool that can motivate someone? Why?
Have you ever struggled with something that it made you want to do more? What?
Do you believe where you come from makes it difficult or easy for you to achieve your goals? Why?
How can you motivate yourself to do better in situations you feel like are impossible to get through because of where you are from and what you have been through?
