 
Optional Preparation
If you are attending for the first
time, you are welcome to sit back and observe. However, about
15-20 minutes of preparation will help you get much more out of the meeting. First,
ask yourself, "What do I want to accomplish in the next
two to four months?" Make a short written list,
because you shape the program to your needs and goals.
Second, read the
meeting
description on the Home Page. As you read, you'll start to realize
how the parts of the meeting can help you. Next, jot down your answers to
the following questions for the Goal and Growth Group:
First Round: Progress and plan. Share on both of the following
questions:
1. What progress have you made toward
one or two of your goals during this last week?
2. What goal-related actions do you
plan to accomplish this week (by
the next meeting)? Please be specific by telling "how,"
"how much," and "by when."
Second round: Learning. Share on one of the following questions
with the group:
1. What did you study since the last meeting to help you toward
one of your goals?
2. What insight did you have since
the last meeting that was significant for you?
3. What's the greatest
challenge facing you? What are you studying in order to overcome it?
4. What information do you need right now to help you toward a goal of
yours?
Third Round: Appreciation. Share on one of the following
questions:
1. What's one thing you've appreciated since the last meeting?
2. What is one positive emotional experience you
have had recently?
The
only other thing you might want to prepare is your request for
the "Looking For" networking round. Here are a
few tips:
- It's important to be brief, so that all can have a
chance to speak. Put your request in a single
sentence. For example, "My name is Kim and I'm
looking for a trustworthy auto repair shop located within
fifteen minutes of this meeting."
- If you are looking for something for free that people
traditionally pay for, indicate your expectations using
words like "donate," "give" or
"volunteer." Or, conversely, if you are willing
to pay, use the word "professional" in your
request.
- Don’t ask for something that will embarrass someone
else. (No marriage proposals, please!)
The last part of the meeting, "Summit," is for major
accomplishments or appreciations. If you've had
something special happen this week, you might want to prepare
a brief sharing. Otherwise, relax and enjoy other people's remarks!
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