Set of Questions (1)

1. How does Watney use self-talk to help shape his behaviors and his attitudes? 2. What are some specific examples of both negative and positive self-talk in these scenes? 3. How does Watney use the story of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory to help himself recover from the setback of the explosion?

Set of Questions (2)

1. In what ways did positive thinking help Ngoepe to be successful in his life and career? 2. Explain how Ngoepe used self-talk to be successful in his first at-bat in the majors. 3. How do you think Ngoepe may have used the strategies of evaluating beliefs and assumptions and mental practice during his rise to the major leagues? 4. During nine years in the minor leagues Ngoepe experienced many failures and setbacks to his career. How was he able to overcome those failures and realize his dream of playing major league baseball?