Noticing what persistence looks like in action.
Exploring how emotions such as frustration, disappointment, and determination can all be part of the same experience.
Thinking about the role that support from others plays when someone is working hard toward a goal.
Exploring what it means to keep going when something feels difficult or takes longer than expected.
This animated short film follows a rickshaw driver trying to make an income. He is taunted by a competitor rickshaw driver who seems to be making more money. He gets a new client, but this requires him to cycle up a steep hill. The film has no spoken dialogue and relies entirely on action, expression, and music to tell the story. The story ends with the main character succeeding after continuing to try despite the difficulties.
• What did you notice about the main character?
• What do you think kept him going even though it was difficult?
• What do you think of how the other character was behaving?
• What is something you kept trying that felt really difficult?
• What helps you to keep going when you feel like giving up?
• What are the ways people can support you to keep going when something is hard?
The questions within this guide are designed to open dialogue and facilitate discussion around the relevant topics. It is up to the user to adapt as needed to best suit the person they are supporting. A neuroaffirming approach was central to the design of these resources and remains essential to their application. This means recognising and respecting the diverse ways people think, communicate, and experience the world, ensuring all conversations are led with curiosity, respect, and without judgement. These resources are a starting point. Trust your knowledge of the person you are supporting to shape the conversation from there.
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