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If It’s Not the Way You Want It, Stop Saying It [FULL MESSAGE]

Terri Savelle Foy

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Warm-up Questions

When something in your life is not the way you want it, what do you usually say to yourself about it?
What do you think “living your dreams” means in real daily life?
Do you think words can change your future? Why or why not?

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If It’s Not the Way You Want It, Stop Saying It [FULL MESSAGE]

Why vision matters + Start with a blank page (00:00 – 11:47)

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1. In the car example, why can’t you go anywhere?

Because the windshield wiper isn’t working in heavy rain
Because the heater is broken
Because the radio doesn’t work
Because the lights are too dim

2. What does the speaker say you can expect if you “see nothing” in your future?

You can expect more free time
You can expect quick success
You can expect nothing
You can expect other people to help you

3. According to the story about making a movie, where should you start?

With the hardest scene and finish it early
With the most exciting scene
With the final scene and then work toward it
With the first scene

If It’s Not the Way You Want It, Stop Saying It [FULL MESSAGE]

Use imagination + Write it down + Add pictures (11:47 – 22:14)

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1. What lesson does the speaker take from the Disney World story?

Walt Disney saw it first in his imagination
Grand openings are not important
Success depends mostly on luck
Theme parks are easy to build quickly

2. In the research story, who were the 1% of people who wrote goals and reviewed them consistently?

Professional athletes
College students
People with no goals
Millionaires

3. Why does the speaker say adding pictures to goals helps?

Because pictures guarantee success immediately
Because pictures make goals cheaper
Because pictures stop you from needing to take action
Because pictures help your mind create a clear image and feel more real

If It’s Not the Way You Want It, Stop Saying It [FULL MESSAGE]

Speak to your dreams + Take action + Commitment (22:14 – 33:57)

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1. What does the speaker say a “snare” is?

A trap
A promise
A reward
A plan

2. What is the speaker’s test to check whether your words are helping or hurting you?

Write every sentence in a notebook
Ask your friends to judge your words
Only speak in the morning
After each negative statement, add: “and that’s just the way I want it”

3. What does the speaker say separates winners from losers?

Natural talent
Winners never feel fear
Winners take action
Winners have more free time

If It’s Not the Way You Want It, Stop Saying It [FULL MESSAGE]

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1. What is the main message of the talk?

You should copy other people’s lives exactly
Having vision, speaking positively, and taking action helps you move toward your goals
Dreams are unrealistic and should be avoided
Money is the only meaningful goal

2. Which idea is repeated throughout the talk?

Imagination is dangerous
You become what you behold
Goals should always be secret
If you are busy, you are successful

3. According to the speaker, why do many goals stay unachieved?

They are too easy
They are out of sight
They are illegal
They are always too expensive

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

If It’s Not the Way You Want It, Stop Saying It [FULL MESSAGE]

Which of the five keys (blank page, imagination, writing, speaking, action/commitment) do you think is hardest for most people? Why?
Do you agree that negative words can “trap” you? Give a real-life example (work, study, health, relationships).
What is one goal you could make less “vague” this week? How could you make it more specific?
Do you think using pictures (a vision board or dream book) would motivate you, or would it feel unrealistic? Explain.