Here are some of the questions we discussed this morning, and some we didn’t get to:

CHAPTER 7: THE POWER OF COLLABORATION

• “American popular lore tries to persuade us that our destiny was won only by rugged individuals…” (p.110) Give some examples. How many stories from American history, movies, or books can you think of where groups of people got the job done?
• Do you think it’s true that “you are who you hang out with”? (p. 120). How can friends make it easier or harder to Do Hard Things?
• #5 – Treasure Constructive Criticism. (124) Why is it sometimes a Hard Thing to receive criticism. How can the Bible change the way we think about that?
• What do you think Alex and Brett’s dad means when he says, “The church runs on regular.”? (126)

From the OFFICIAL STUDY GUIDE:

• Have you ever cared a lot about a project only to drop it because you couldn’t do it alone? If so, talk about that. What might have happened differently if you’d had a team around you to help accomplish that goal?
• Have you ever experienced the extra energy or impact a team can generate—in sports, drama, or some other setting? If so, what was it like?
• Alex and Brett talk about how important it is for teens to “walk with the wise.” What do they mean by this principle, and why does it matter?
• All of us have been on some kind of team: sports, academic, community, church, or work. What, in your experience, makes the good ones terrific and the bad ones miserable?
• As you were reading this chapter, did a “too big for just me” but important goal come to mind? How could you act on that thought or desire? (Hint: Begin with the first thing the authors learned about teams: “Start with questions.”)

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