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June 20th • Skills & Persistence

World Juggling Day

The art of keeping several objects in the air at once. Juggling is more than a circus trick; it’s a perfect metaphor for modern life. Today, we explore the satisfaction of mastering a difficult physical skill and the importance of failing repeatedly until you succeed.

A person juggling multiple colorful balls

Speaking Discussion

  • Have you ever tried to juggle? How quickly did you drop the objects?
  • Why is physical coordination such a difficult skill for some people to master?
  • Do you think juggling is a respected art form, or just a trick for children's parties?
  • "We are all juggling too many things in our lives." What are the three biggest balls you are currently trying to keep in the air?
  • How does it feel to finally master a skill that you originally thought was impossible?
  • If you had to learn one incredible circus skill (e.g., tightrope walking, trapeze, fire breathing), which would you choose?

Activity 1: The Masterclass Pitch

The Task: You are a world-class juggler. You want to convince a group of Stressed Corporate Executives that learning to juggle will improve their focus and mental health.

Pitch your "Juggling for Business" workshop. How will it help them?

Activity 2: Rapid Fire Skills

Complete the sentence and justify it in 20 seconds.

  • "The most impressive skill I have ever seen someone perform is..."
  • "If I could master any new skill in just 24 hours, it would be..."
  • "Failing at something new is actually good because..."