19 Questions
What did Ordinary add to his suitcase besides the usual stuff?
A bottle of permanent ink and his journal
Ordinary had never dared to walk towards the border of familiar before.
True
Match the following items with their descriptions:
Suitcase = Contained usual stuff, journal, and permanent ink Recliner = Ordinary's favorite spot at home Box = Ordinary's favorite way to pass time
Why did Ordinary turn around and head back to familiar?
He didn't think he had enough talent or skill
The Dream Giver told Ordinary that he was not the right nobody for his big dream.
False
What did Ordinary do after talking to the Dream Giver?
He stood and looked longingly toward the unknown.
Ordinary wondered if he should try to find a way to go on, but ______________________.
he hit an invisible wall of fear
What did Ordinary finally decide to take after remembering the comforts of familiar?
A step back towards familiar
What did Ordinary feel when he took another step towards his big dream?
Comfort
The Dream Giver took away Ordinary's fear.
False
Ordinary had to step through the _______________________ of fear to reach his big dream.
invisible wall
Match the following emotions with the stages of Ordinary's journey:
Fear = When leaving familiar and comfort zone Sadness = When thinking about leaving his big dream behind Comfort = When taking steps towards his big dream Courage = When stepping through the invisible wall of fear
Ordinary felt worthy and able to do his big dream.
False
What did Ordinary write down in his journal about his comfort zone?
It was hard to leave, but it would have been even harder to leave behind my dream.
What was Ordinary's biggest obstacle in pursuing his big dream?
Leaving familiar felt too scary and too risky
The Dream Giver appeared to Ordinary when he was in the middle of familiar.
False
What did Ordinary discover on the other side of the invisible wall of fear?
He had broken through his comfort zone and his dream was ahead.
Ordinary had to take _______________________ when he felt afraid to pursue his big dream.
courage
Match the following stages of Ordinary's journey with their corresponding emotions:
Walking back to familiar = Sadness Taking another step towards the big dream = Comfort Leaving familiar and walking towards the big dream = Fear After breaking through the comfort zone = Freedom
Study Notes
Ordinary's Journey
- Ordinary leaves his comfort zone, feeling uncomfortable and scared, but determined to pursue his dream.
- He packs a suitcase with his journal and a bottle of permanent ink, and begins walking away from the familiar center.
- As he walks, he feels edgy and anxious, doubting his ability to succeed and fearing failure.
The Comfort Zone
- The comfort zone is where ordinary nobodies live, surrounded by familiarity and comfort.
- Ordinary is tempted to return to the comfort zone, but the dream giver encourages him to continue towards his dream.
The Borderland
- The borderland is where ordinary nobodies rarely venture, and it's where Ordinary's dream lies.
- A sign marks the entrance to the borderland, and Ordinary feels sheer terror and fear.
Overcoming Fear
- Ordinary meets the dream giver, who encourages him to take courage and continue towards his dream.
- The dream giver promises to help Ordinary, but Ordinary must take the first step through his fear.
- Ordinary decides to take one step forward, despite his fear, and discovers that he can break through his comfort zone.
The Dream
- Ordinary's dream is to pursue something big and bold, but it requires him to leave his comfort zone.
- The dream giver created Ordinary to do this big dream, and promises to help him along the way.
- Ordinary finally takes a step forward, despite his fear, and begins to whistle again, feeling free and excited about his dream.
The Comfort Zone vs. The Dream
- Ordinary is faced with a choice: to keep his comfort zone or to pursue his dream.
- He realizes that taking courage and stepping through his fear is the only way to achieve his dream.
The Truth About the Comfort Zone
- Ordinary writes in his journal that it's hard to leave his comfort zone, but it's even harder to leave behind his dream.
- He learns that he can take courage even when he feels afraid, and that his dream is worth the risk and uncertainty.
Ordinary's Journey
- Ordinary leaves his comfort zone, feeling uncomfortable and scared, but determined to pursue his dream.
- He packs a suitcase with his journal and a bottle of permanent ink, and begins walking away from the familiar center.
- As he walks, he feels edgy and anxious, doubting his ability to succeed and fearing failure.
The Comfort Zone
- The comfort zone is where ordinary nobodies live, surrounded by familiarity and comfort.
- Ordinary is tempted to return to the comfort zone, but the dream giver encourages him to continue towards his dream.
The Borderland
- The borderland is where ordinary nobodies rarely venture, and it's where Ordinary's dream lies.
- A sign marks the entrance to the borderland, and Ordinary feels sheer terror and fear.
Overcoming Fear
- Ordinary meets the dream giver, who encourages him to take courage and continue towards his dream.
- The dream giver promises to help Ordinary, but Ordinary must take the first step through his fear.
- Ordinary decides to take one step forward, despite his fear, and discovers that he can break through his comfort zone.
The Dream
- Ordinary's dream is to pursue something big and bold, but it requires him to leave his comfort zone.
- The dream giver created Ordinary to do this big dream, and promises to help him along the way.
- Ordinary finally takes a step forward, despite his fear, and begins to whistle again, feeling free and excited about his dream.
The Comfort Zone vs. The Dream
- Ordinary is faced with a choice: to keep his comfort zone or to pursue his dream.
- He realizes that taking courage and stepping through his fear is the only way to achieve his dream.
The Truth About the Comfort Zone
- Ordinary writes in his journal that it's hard to leave his comfort zone, but it's even harder to leave behind his dream.
- He learns that he can take courage even when he feels afraid, and that his dream is worth the risk and uncertainty.
A motivational story about overcoming fears and pursuing dreams, leaving the comfort zone behind. Ordinary faces doubts and fears, but stays determined to succeed.
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