“I raise up my voice—not so that I can shout, but so that those without a voice can be heard. We cannot all succeed when half of us are held back.” – Malala Yousefzai
Impossible Arguments (Prompt)
Some arguments are impossible to solve because the truth is likely somewhere in the middle. Here’s an example of one particularly challenging argument, or see if you can come up with your own impossible argument
If I knew Then What I know Now
For this experience, you’re going to write to your past self and tell that past self something you know now that you wish you knew then.
how do I…?(Prompt)
Try to think of a procedure or activity you’re expert in. Maybe you throw a curveball, or bake the perfect cupcake, or play the Game of Thrones theme song on a ukulele. Everyone has some kind of expertise they’re capable of sharing with the world.
why am i so angry and what can i do about it?(prompt)
You might have a lot of things in the world around you that you wish were different. This doesn’t necessarily make you a malcontent, just someone that thinks there could be some changes made around here and right about now!
WHO IS THIS SPECIAL PERSON? (prompt)
Presenting an award, making a toast as the best man or maid of honor at a wedding, speaking at a birthday or graduation, introducing a speaker, writing the foreword to a book, delivering a eulogy—all are occasions to pay tribute to a person who is important to you and to others.
You’ve Got To Do This! (Prompt)
Passion and enthusiasm can be very persuasive. Excitement can be contagious; if you can convey your excitement to your audience, they may give your passion a try.
a season without sports (prompt)
Writing about how you’re feeling for an audience that appreciates where you’re coming from could help you feel better. You’re not in this alone and your words might help someone else.
Hey Athlete!
We’re going to get through this together one day at a time, but for now make sure you are doing your part to keep not only yourself, but other fellow athletes motivated and hungry. Just because our season has stopped, doesn’t mean the grind has.
TIP YOUR CAP! (prompt)
On June 29, 2020, four former United States presidents tipped their caps to the great players of the Negro Leagues, an unprecedented salute to the men and women denied the chance to play in the Major Leagues. This was in celebration — and commemoration — of the 100th anniversary of the formation of the Negro Leagues.
Effa Manley’s Aid to the Negro Baseball League
Effa was the first, and remains the only, woman inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
A Letter to my former self…
High school is a period of time where you can start to write your own story and create your own path, and I wrote down some of the things I learned while I was creating mine.
Have fun and become a legend!
When I started playing League, I’d always choose Riven because she looked cool…no other reason needed. My first 30 games I would get utterly eviscerated.
Small things that can make isolation easier
The process of setting a time and sticking to it has made a world of difference with my productivity as I can work with much more focus and confidence when I’m not burdened by anything else going on at that moment.