Course Information
Course Instructor
PTI’s Octopus Portal
Introduction of the PTI Octopus
Why Trust PTI and Bruce Carter?
What You Need To Make PTI Work For You
Introduction of Leg 1: Self-Efficacy
Introduction of Leg 2: Value of a Life
Introduction of Leg 3: Entrepreneurship
Introduction of Leg 4: Environmental Trauma Extraction
Introduction of Leg 5: Financial Literacy
Introduction of Leg 6: Consequences / Conflict Resolution
Introduction of Leg 7: Merchandising
Introduction of Leg 8: Civic Engagement
Summary of the introduction to PTI
Self-Efficacy
Tell me what you think “Self-Efficacy” is?
Believe in yourself
Adopt a mental state like an athlete
Tap into your village of support at PTI
Which fears do you have?
What motivates you?
What does it takes to be successful at PTI?
A personal note about my self-efficacy
Summary of Self-Efficacy
Value of a Life
Is the value of life taken too casually?
Understanding the value of YOUR life
Every day has a purpose
Consider the value of other people’s lives
Commit to changing your lifestyle (intro)
Think about what is happening at places you go to
Consider how you spend your money
Consider who you have sex with (and risk pregnancy)
Consider AIDS
Critical thinking is your prime tool for success
Summary Value of a Life
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship is about you being able to thrive at all times
Why entrepreneurship is a great equalizer
Many ways to make money as an entrepreneur
The importance of integrity in entrepreneurship
Be careful about competing with people who make quick money the wrong way
Owning your time
Who you become by becoming an entrepreneur
Be able to earn a living with your own hands
The difference between spending and investing your money
Entrepreneurship as a character builder
Entrepreneurs change communities in a good way
Summary Entrepreneurship
Environmental Trauma Extraction
What has your life been like so far?
Identify situations by observing tones
Sharing traumatic experiences
Trauma is often subconscious
Once we see the trauma we can develop a plan to overcome it
Why it is important to share with others about what causes environmental trauma
You can heal and become a positive force for others
You can help by reaching out to middle school kids
Summary Environmental Trauma Extraction
Civic Engagement
What is civic engagement?
You have a role in America
Choose to make a difference
Volunteer with integrity
The law of reciprocity – the good you do comes back to you
Get informed, engaged, and cast your vote
Become a voice for your community
Civic engagement is good for you and others
Summary Civic Engagement
Merchandising
Introduction to merchandising
Merchandising is entrepreneurship with instant gratification
It takes a good work ethic
What Is a work ethic?
What type of work ethic do you have today?
“Just enough” mentality people are dangerous!!!
What is a “just enough” mentality?
Sell the right products
Keep up-to-date on the products you sell
Learn how to present the product
Learn how to communicate effectively
Learn how to pay taxes
Merchandising is a great foundation for your career path
Earn money and own your time while learning other careers
Summary Merchandising
Consequences / Conflict Resolution
Introduction to consequences and conflict resolution
How well do you understand the consequences of your actions?
Death is final
Consider where you hang out and with whom
Unplanned pregnancies impact your future big time
How does conflict resolution work?
You can change the outcome
What does it cost for you to change the outcome?
Understanding relationships
Appreciating different perceptions
Summary: Consequences/Conflict Resolution
Financial Literacy
Introduction to financial literacy
Financial Literacy for broke individuals
Financial Literacy for paycheck-to-paycheck individuals
Where are you at financially?
Where did your money go over the past 90 days?
Evaluate how you make monetary decisions
Draw a family tree and see what your family members did with their money
Estimate how much money each family member made in the past 10 years
Opportunities that come from controlling your money
Have money for a “rainy day” and don’t be dependent on handouts
What is insurance and why do you need it?
How do you want to use your money going forward?
You can be a homeowner within a few years
Summary: Financial literacy