B2 – Upper Intermediate
Margaret Mead said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” This mindset is what most trailblazers uphold. They go on paths no one ever dared to ever before. This then inspires others and eventually what leads to changing the world one crazy idea at a time.
Watch this video to learn more about moonshot thinking.
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does ”to bring the world together” mean? “Moonlight thinking brought the world together.” Use this phrase in your own sentence.
- What does ”to set one’s mind to something” mean? “People can set their minds to magical, seemingly impossible ideas and then through science and technology, bring them to reality.” Use this phrase in your own sentence.
- What does “to set someone on fire” mean, “That then sets other people on fire that other things that look impossible might be accomplishable.”? Use this phrase in a sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- Share your thoughts on moonshot thinking.
- Do you have any experience being an innovator? If yes, talk about it. If not, what do you think of being one?
- What’s your take on challenges? How do you normally take them on?
- In your own way, how do you think something you have done/created changed things?
- What is something you thought was shooting for the moon, but ended up doing anyway?