September 16, 2009

Optimist Clubs - entertainment or experience?



Have you ever given much thought to your decision making process? Do you think before your act or do you just reach for more and more, bigger and better? This video talks about choosing simplicity and savoring the experience instead of placing value on how it was delivered.

Optimist Clubs frequently fall into the delivery mindset. They choose projects that entertain a large number of kids without stopping to think about the experience that the child is having. Many times, the project becomes so large, the club spends most of its time on administration and less time with the children.

Don't let this happen to you. Choose your Optimist Club projects with quality time in mind. Children enjoy being entertained, but they yearn for attention. Children like to win, but they hunger for the reassurance that leads them to achieve. Your Optimist Club is unique as the only service club whose mission is to work hands-on with children and bring out the best in kids. That is how we share and experience optimism.


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