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Imagine that you want to get a job as part of your Road Map for Life, and you decide to use your support system
to help you. First, you search online for tips on how to get a job and succeed in interviews (Respect/Competence).
Next, you tell your friends and family that you are looking for a job and are specific about the type of position you
want, hoping they might know someone who could help (Friends). Then, you look for people who have jobs you
admire and ask them for advice (Role Models). You also ask people you respect what might be holding you back.
You even have your English teacher review your job application (Challenger). Finally, you ask around to see if
anyone can recommend you for a job (Referral Agent).
Now it’s your turn! In your Participant Journal, review your Road Map for Life chart (Lesson 10, pg. 42-43) and
choose one goal you can start working on now, perhaps using your SMARTER Goal (Lesson 10, pg. 44). Then, look
at My Support Map (Lesson 5, pg. 22) and identify who can help you achieve it.
If you are having difficulty getting started, break your goal into smaller pieces. If it still feels impossible, break
it down even further. For example, you might want to earn your high school diploma. That goal might feel
overwhelming. Ask yourself, “Who could I ask for help?” Perhaps a school counselor. Make a list of the steps you
need to take, and pick the easiest one to start with.
Road Map Support System Questions
Now look at the Road Map Support System Questions on page 50 in your journal. Answer these questions to
further explore who can help you reach a goal. Discovery is always a work in progress. You will have many empty
lines.
1. Who cares about you achieving this goal?
2. Who has the same goal?
3. Who has achieved this goal?
4. Who will push you?
5. Which groups can you join that have the same goals?
6. Who knows people?
7. Who knows the steps?
8. Who has information?
9. Who has the same values?
Summary
Ask: Did you find new types of support in your life? Did they help you think differently? Did you realize how
much others can help you achieve your goals and dreams? If you didn’t know this kind of help was available,
you might never see it.
Ask: What about the empty spaces in your Support Map?
Keep your eyes and mind open for people who can help you. When you meet them, add them to your support
system. Take a moment to imagine your Road Map happening now. Picture yourself surrounded by people who
support you in reaching your goals.
You can also help others achieve their goals. Asking for help doesn’t have to be hard. The bottom line: give
graciously and receive graciously. Pay it forward. Remember, “It takes a village. We are all in this together.”
Asking for help is smart.
Imagine that you want to get a job as part of your Road Map for Life, and you decide to use your support system
to help you. First, you search online for tips on how to get a job and succeed in interviews (Respect/Competence).
Next, you tell your friends and family that you are looking for a job and are specific about the type of position you
want, hoping they might know someone who could help (Friends). Then, you look for people who have jobs you
admire and ask them for advice (Role Models). You also ask people you respect what might be holding you back.
You even have your English teacher review your job application (Challenger). Finally, you ask around to see if
anyone can recommend you for a job (Referral Agent).
Now it’s your turn! In your Participant Journal, review your Road Map for Life chart (Lesson 10, pg. 42-43) and
choose one goal you can start working on now, perhaps using your SMARTER Goal (Lesson 10, pg. 44). Then, look
at My Support Map (Lesson 5, pg. 22) and identify who can help you achieve it.
If you are having difficulty getting started, break your goal into smaller pieces. If it still feels impossible, break
it down even further. For example, you might want to earn your high school diploma. That goal might feel
overwhelming. Ask yourself, “Who could I ask for help?” Perhaps a school counselor. Make a list of the steps you
need to take, and pick the easiest one to start with.
Road Map Support System Questions
Now look at the Road Map Support System Questions on page 50 in your journal. Answer these questions to
further explore who can help you reach a goal. Discovery is always a work in progress. You will have many empty
lines.
1. Who cares about you achieving this goal?
2. Who has the same goal?
3. Who has achieved this goal?
4. Who will push you?
5. Which groups can you join that have the same goals?
6. Who knows people?
7. Who knows the steps?
8. Who has information?
9. Who has the same values?
Summary
Ask: Did you find new types of support in your life? Did they help you think differently? Did you realize how
much others can help you achieve your goals and dreams? If you didn’t know this kind of help was available,
you might never see it.
Ask: What about the empty spaces in your Support Map?
Keep your eyes and mind open for people who can help you. When you meet them, add them to your support
system. Take a moment to imagine your Road Map happening now. Picture yourself surrounded by people who
support you in reaching your goals.
You can also help others achieve their goals. Asking for help doesn’t have to be hard. The bottom line: give
graciously and receive graciously. Pay it forward. Remember, “It takes a village. We are all in this together.”
Asking for help is smart.
