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Congratulations on
being born in the
21st century!
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If your desire is to thrive
in your 21st century world,
repeat these phrases
to yourself
until you know them by heart,
and then live by them.
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“I am, first, a member
of the human race,
and a citizen
of the world—
before my many
other identities.”
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“I have a unique set
of dreams, passions,
strengths, and
capabilities
that no other
human has.”
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“I can understand
my uniqueness,
and apply it
to bettering my world
in my own way.”
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“I have the power
to create positive change
as an individual,
and even more
powerfully
in teams.”
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“I can, and will,
take my dreams
as seriously as
I want to.”
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“I live in a
technology age.
I will make my
human and machine
components
work well together
to solve problems.”
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“My goal is to become
a good, effective,
world-improving person,
doing the most good
and least harm I can.”
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“My best self combines:
• What I care about most,
• What I am best at,
• and what I love to do.”
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“My key sources
of happiness are:
LOVE,
EMPATHY,
GRATITUDE,
& OPTIMISM.”
(L.E.G.O.)
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“I am entitled to
TRUST, RESPECT,
INDEPENDENCE,
COLLABORATION
and KINDNESS
—and will give
the same in return.”
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“I can build my self-esteem
and self-confidence
by accomplishing
positive, useful tasks
in my community,
country, and world…
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…and can
personally
better my world
by joining in
world-improving
projects.”
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“My ideal life is a good balance of:
• socializing, eating, exercise & play,
• contributing to my world,
• renewing myself through reflection and sleep.”
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“I am in charge of,
and responsible for,
my own life and future.
I also welcome well-
intentioned advice and
guidance from all sources.”
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“I am free to believe
whatever I want to.
— But I am not free
to cause harm to others
or the world.”
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“I will not be
under-respected,
under-appreciated,
or underestimated
because of my age,
gender — or
anything else.”
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“I am no one’s property,
pet, or slave.
No person has the right
to control me,
beyond stopping me
from doing harm.”
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“I know,
and welcome,
that my life will be one
of continuous change—
and this may even include
changes in my beliefs
over time.”
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“But much of my
adult life
will be determined
by the beliefs I form
growing up…
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…and no matter
what anyone tells me,
all these things
are true.”
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Created and published by
The Two Billion Kids Project
of the
Global Future Education Foundation
Marc Prensky,
Founder and Executive Director
two billionkids.world
global-future-education.org
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This book grew out of
a long-held belief that
we do not teach our kids
many of the key lessons
they need to know.
.
It is a work in progress,
not yet fully designed
and/or illustrated.
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Our vision is to
translate this message
into every language
and medium, and share it,
through every channel possible,
with all the world’s
two billion kids.
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To reach all 2 B kids,
we welcome any suggestions
for improving this book and/or
moving the message to
additional media.
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If you would like to help
or contribute in any way,
(or know others who might),
please contact
[email protected]
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CONTEST
If you are a kid, we want
your reactions to this book.
How would you change
any of the words or images
to make them more meaningful
to you and your friends?
Prizes offered for great ideas!
.
Send your ideas and thoughts to
marcprensky@gmail.com
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Published: May 3, 2020
Latest Revision: Jun 21, 2020
Ourboox Unique Identifier: OB-804965
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