Sean Aiken
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Inspiring Youth, Inspiring Me

Posted: April 11th, 2007 | Category: Reflections | 8 Comments »
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Yesterday I accompanied Robert Manolson, a career development professional, to help facilitate a Communication/Leadership session for about 16 youth, aged 12-15 years. I spoke to them about my project, various things that I have learned throughout the experience, defining success with terms such as meaningful contribution, passion, courage, and how each new challenge we are presented with is just another opportunity to learn.

Week Seven - Communication/Leadership FacilitationIt was awesome talking to kids about life skills that I feel are so important, and to hear them taking positive things away from the experience, made it so worthwhile. It is an important message and it will definitely be something that I will be doing in the future. One of the kids actually wanted my autograph afterwards which was really cute, so I signed my name a long with a reminder note: “Keep it real!”

Only one day left before I teach my first yoga class. There will also be a camera crew in as well just for some added pressure!

-Sean

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Sean Aiken is the creator of the One Week Job project.

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8 Comments on “Inspiring Youth, Inspiring Me”

  1. 1 Mat Chow said at 2:19 am on April 12th, 2007:

    i don’t know what i’m anticipating more: your new yoga moves or your new lululemon spandex. is it a safe assumption to say your new lululemon gear is spandex, right?

    what’s on tap for week 8?

  2. 2 seanaiken said at 6:57 am on April 12th, 2007:

    haha, there is spandex material involved, I will be sure to get some pictures up today!

    What’s on tap for Week Eight? Well, there is going to be some cows on tap, as I am going to be a Dairy Farmer. More on that over the weekend.

    -Sean

  3. 3 ianmack said at 9:07 am on April 12th, 2007:

    think they’ll allow you to wear your spandex on the dairy farm? now those would be some good pics…

  4. 4 Karla Dow said at 9:52 pm on April 12th, 2007:

    Hey Sean!! While I read this I pictured you coming in to talk to my classes…. I know it would be amazing. Hopefully your journey will lead you somewhere in the near vacinity before June.

    miss you,
    Karla

  5. 5 Genevieve, Kyle, Joey, Jordan, Zach,Jordan.K, and Dylan said at 10:49 am on April 18th, 2007:

    This is one of the groups from the leadership and communication class, and we would like to say a few words.

    Dylan: It was cool seeing you in our class.
    Kyle: Thanks for coming, it was fun.
    Joey: Thanks for coming, you kick butt.
    Jordan: KEEP IT REAL!
    Jordan.K: You rock!
    Zach: Thank you for visiting, it was nice meeting you.
    Genevieve: Thanks for talking to us. Your awesome!!

  6. 6 Genevieve, Kyle, Joey, Jordan, Zach,Jordan.K, and Dylan said at 10:51 am on April 18th, 2007:

    your idea is cool

  7. 7 Genevieve, Kyle, Joey, Jordan, Zach,Jordan.K, and Dylan said at 10:51 am on April 18th, 2007:

    Work hard and have fun :)

  8. 8 Genevieve, Kyle, Joey, Jordan, Zach,Jordan.K, and Dylan said at 10:52 am on April 18th, 2007:

    Thanks for coming to our class and teaching us.

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