Do you think all aspects of human life and experiences are completely arbitrary? (based on chance) Or are there underlying laws? (not obvious)
Which situations in our lives are just the luck of the draw? (you have no control over them) What should you do in such cases?
Is your personal experience full of serendipitous surprises? (happening by chance) What are the examples of these?
Are there any superstitions (beliefs based on old ideas about luck and magic ) you believe in? Are you superstitious?
What events in your life were a blessing in disguise? (something that seems bad at first, but results in good things) What events might result in this way?
It was bad luck on me that... What story could you tell that will start with this phrase?
When did fortune smile on you? (good things happened by chance) What did you do?
«The master has failed more times than the beginner has even tried». Do you agree that mastery (мастерство) is connected with the number of failures? Does good luck play role?
Round 2. Making Decisions
In the conditions of uncertainty, what helps you to make decisions — weighing the pros and cons (pluses and minuses), talking it out (discuss with someone), considering all the possibilities?
Is indecisiveness a positive or negative trait? (inability to make choices) Why?
The biggest risk is not taking one. Do you agree or disagree?
Have you ever taken the road less traveled (made unconventional/uncertain choices)? For example, when choosing a travel destination or making other choices?
Who becomes decision-makers in society and business? (a person who decides things at a higher level)
Have you ever been on the horns of a dilemma? (be unable to decide which of two things to do because either could have bad results)
When did youtake the plunge in your life? (do something serious after a period of thinking) What were the consequencs of these decisive moments?
Have you ever been rebellious (мятежный) in your life? What rules did you try to break? What is your attitude to rebels (бунтари) in art, business, and in life?
Do you think confidence is a learnable skill? What should you do to be more confident? a) do idiotic things in public b) take action that we have a fear of с) get more knowledge
Round 3. Dare you…?
If you see a person you like, will you make a first step to try acquainted with them? Why? / Why not?
If you saw a job of your dream, but understood you were not qualified enough, would you put yourself on the line (поставить на кон) and apply for it? Have you ever been turned down? (получать отказ)
If you had a huge sum of money to invest, what would you invest it in? Would you rather choose less risky but less profitable investment or highly risky and highly profitable?
Would you say «I love you » to your partner first? Or would you wait for him to declare his love? What is the ideal moment for love confession? (признание в любви)
Are risk and learning English connected? In what ways?
If following your dreams included spending less time with friends, would you risk loosing your friendship in order to achieve your goals?
Do you try to be a perfectionist on some occasions (at work, in studies, personal chores)? Is it favorable (благоприятно) or inhibitory (замедляющий) for movement forward?
Is it necessary to open up (расковаться) in relationships and be vulnerable (незащищенным)? What exactly should be opened up?
Round 4. Avoiding Risks
Do you use insurance to hedge against (застраховаться) risks? Which ones? For example, property damage, health issues, money loss? Is insurance worth paying for?
What kind of risks do you face (сталкиваться) when traveling? Which unpredictable events happened to you? Have you ever visited dangerous places?
Which modern health risks are the most serious? For instance:
occupational risks (at work),
physical inactivity, road traffic safety.
Are there any risks related to expanding immigrants populations in cities? What kind of problems arise (возникать) in that respect?
Have you ever encountered fraudsters (мошенники)? How would you distinguish trustworthy claims made by a company or a person from fraudulent ones (мошеннический)?
Is doing sport good for your health or there are some risks involved? Is it justified (оправдано) to do sport despite possible injuries (повреждения)? Have you ever tried doing extreme sports?
What financial risks do we face as individuals? Have you ever mismanaged (managed badly) your money?
What are future risks for you as a professional? How can you make sure that you ready for them?
