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1. Can you think of a situation where spending money
could be described as "costing an arm and a leg"?
2. Have you ever had to "call it a day" at work? What
happened?
3. When was the last time you felt "as right as rain,"
and what contributed to that feeling?
4. Can you share a time when you had to "leave no
stone unturned" to solve a problem or achieve
something?
5. Describe a situation in which you felt like "a fish out
of water." How did you handle it?
6. Have you ever had to "take a rain check" on plans?
What were the circumstances?
7. What activity or task do you find so easy that it's
"like a cakewalk" for you?
8. How do you usually feel when you're "on cloud
nine"? Can you recall a specific moment?
9. Can you think of a time when you needed to find "a
second wind" to continue doing something?
Once upon a time, in a quaint town where Hubba Bubba
gums were a dime a dozen, there lived a young man
named Jack. Jack had a dream of owning a vintage
watch, but he knew it would "cost him an arm and a leg."
One day, after years of saving for a rainy day, he finally
decided it was time to buy that coveted
Jaeger-LeCoultre watch.
As he entered the watch store, his excitement was
palpable. The store owner wished him luck, saying,
"Jack, break a leg with your new timepiece!" Jack
chuckled at the quirky wish and made the purchase.
Elated, he thought, "I'm on cloud nine!"
However, life, as unpredictable as it is, threw a curveball
at Jack. His boss called and asked him to work late on a
crucial project. Feeling a bit under the weather, Jack
debated whether to call it a day or hit the books for the
project. Remembering the importance of time, he
decided to go for it, determined not to let the opportunity
sail away.
As Jack delved into work, he realized the project was
like a cakewalk for him. He felt a second wind, finding
renewed energy to complete the task efficiently. Despite
the challenges, Jack didn't beat around the bush; he
worked hard, leaving no stone unturned.
Days passed, and Jack's dedication paid off. His boss,
impressed with his commitment, granted him a day off.
Ecstatic, Jack decided to spice things up and throw a
celebration party. Little did he know, his colleagues had
planned a surprise for him as well.
The party was a blast, and Jack, cool as a cucumber,
reveled in the joy of achieving his dream watch and
professional success. As he shared his thoughts with
friends, someone asked, "Jack, what's your next big
goal?" With a penny for his thoughts, Jack smiled and
said, "To help others realize that dreams, though they
may cost an arm and a leg, are worth pursuing."
And so, in that small town where dreams were pursued
like two peas in a pod, Jack's story became an
inspiration for those ready to go bananas for their
aspirations.