FCS FLASH! - Start Small to Win Big

When you improve a little each day, eventually big things occur. John Wooden

 
FCS FLASH:  January 31, 2012

 

FCS FLASH: Start Small to Win Big

Success Magazine is sponsoring the Start Small Win Big Challenge to encourage and support entrepreneurs and start-ups. Whether your students are “would be” entrepreneurs or just looking to be successful in your class, the success challenge principles will equally apply. If your students want to earn a certificate or degree, open a business, or save money to buy a car the steps to success are the same. Students must define what they want, set SMART goals and take the action steps that will help them get there. While many students may believe these steps need to be giant steps, in truth identifying and taking “baby steps” is really the secret to great success. Students may have 10 minutes or 10 dollars to work with, but 10 minutes a day or 10 dollars a week adds up over several months or years. Challenge your students to come up with some small steps they can take each day to help them achieve their big goals.

Do this...

Display quote and ask for their response to it. When you improve a little each day, eventually big things occur. John Wooden
View Video.
Show Show Contest Site. (If appropriate).
Distribute student activity, review the directions and give students time to complete it.
Share “Baby Steps” they plan to take.
Follow up  with the “Take Action” activity in Think….like an Entrepreneur. 
 

Encourage students to register and attend the Student Entrepreneurial Workshop in Sacramento on February 23!
 

FCS News and Views

Take a look at the interesting articles from our FCS discipline experts. Dana Wu Wassmer focuses on the “Top Ten Dieting Mistakes.” Melanie Horn Mallers discusses “Funerals and Family Stress.” Beth Jones provides “5 Tips for Networking in the Fashion Industry.” Carol Lamkins, CID, CMKBD highlights “Fenestration” with the latest on the intersection of glass, light and technology. From USA TODAY, an article on a new book reflecting “On the 20th Century Color Palette” and National Geographic’s cover story“ A Thing or Two about Twins.” From the Los Angeles Times: an interview with Alice Waters;  T-Shirt Sales Changing the World;  Mobil Payments catching on; proposed used car Legislation; the Decline of Marriage; and we wrap up with some good news for California Tourism.

FCS Events Online Calendar
Feb 23: Sacramento City College: Student Entrepreneurial Workshop – Poster and Online Registration
March 1-2: San Francisco: Interior Design Student Career Forum – More Info
March 2-4: San Diego: California State AAFCS Conference, Infoand Registration (Deadline extended till February 8, 2012)
March 16: San Diego: CCCECE Presents “An Evening with Alison Gopnik” part of CAEYC 2012 Conference                                                                                                                                                                        April 13: Los Angeles: California Council on Geriatrics and Gerontology (CCGG) Annual Meeting at USC – Brochure and Online Registration
April 20: Downey: CCC Culinary Arts/Hospitality Student Symposium and Competition – Poster now available! Registration and Rules Coming Soon!
April 21: Los Angeles: California Market Center: 2012 Fashion Symposium –Tickets Now Available link to Poster and Complete Rules
May 4: Chico: Hospitality Pro Development Event - Save the Date!