Tall Ship Mission Statment

Create Opportunity for Self-discovery

	Exploring and discovery awakens our inner self, creating a desire to learn more about the world around us, setting in motion a vision. A vision is the source of all motivation.
	To develop a love to learn that last a lifetime. People who maintain a love to learn are the people who change the world.
	To discover and develop natural talent. Discovery of one's natural talent is like a fast moving freight train; there is no stopping its development.
	To change attitudes from passive mode to discovery mode. Better yet, to self-discovery mode which allows one to break through self-imposed limits. We can rise no higher than the limits we place on ourselves.
	Adventure is a powerful motivating force. It inspires a vision, which in turn inspires a love to learn.

Elements of Self-discovery
Responsibility & Leadership Self-Responsibility Team Responsibility Team Leadership Self Leadership Taking charge of one’s own life	Project Base Education Tools for sharing knowledge Self-Education Team Education Learn by Teaching Bragging, socializing Conflict and debate Tools for collecting knowledge Self-education Research and analyzing Learn by doing, trial and error Instinctive knowledge
Character Development Self-Development Self-Dependency	Social Environments Social Prejudice Self Fulfilling Prophecy
Awareness Goals Awareness of character development techniques. Awareness of natural learning methods. Awareness of changing leadership styles in business.

People who take charge of their own life do not let barriers, built by others, stop them from achieving goals. Through self-reliance and self-development, there emerges a tremendous feeling of resourcefulness, pride, fortitude and superiority which form the basic elements of motivation.

Windjammer programs teach self-reliance and techniques to overcome barriers that are thrown in the way by others. Freedom from self-imposed limits allows us to reach a higher ground.

The alternative to self-reliance is team inspiration where all members are equal and the team has authority to make decisions. Three motivated people, united in a common goal, debating pros and cons, sharing knowledge, will learn extremely fast. The inspired team will have the power to overcome mountainous barriers regardless of their education background. Peer influence is a powerful educational tool.

Microsoft Corporation was started by inexperienced teenagers who had the ability to share knowledge to overcome impossible barriers. In a similar fashion, teenage gangs share knowledge to engage in criminal behavior. In both examples, teenagers had a strong desire to learn, but were in conflict with classroom environments. Their direction was related to opportunity.

Windjammer programs teach teamwork and the art of sharing knowledge. The experience offers opportunity for self-discovery.

Values

Stewardship: Taking responsibility for oneself and the social environment they live in. Survival aboard windjammers requires responsibility toward self and the team.
Integrity: Being honest toward oneself and their fellow man. Windjammers work in harmony with nature. There is no way to lie, cheat or take shortcuts.
Teamwork: Harnessing the power of team motivation. Tasks are easier when teams work in harmony with each other and the forces of nature.
Excellence: Whatever we do, do it right. Jobs done right the first time promotes harmony between crewmembers and the ship.
Service: To support others as they work to fulfill their goals. Assume responsibility without orders. Aboard windjammers, there is always someone who needs assistance.

Create Opportunity for Self-discovery

Exploring and discovery awakens our inner self, creating a desire to learn more about the world around us, setting in motion a vision. A vision is the source of all motivation.

To develop a love to learn that last a lifetime. People who maintain a love to learn are the people who change the world.

To discover and develop natural talent. Discovery of one's natural talent is like a fast moving freight train; there is no stopping its development.

To change attitudes from passive mode to discovery mode. Better yet, to self-discovery mode which allows one to break through self-imposed limits. We can rise no higher than the limits we place on ourselves.

Adventure is a powerful motivating force. It inspires a vision, which in turn inspires a love to learn.

Elements of Self-discovery

Values

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Copyright 2003 by Robert L. Webb
Goose Creek, South Carolina, USA

Create Opportunity for Self-discovery

Exploring and discovery awakens our inner self, creating a desire to learn more about the world around us, setting in motion a vision. A vision is the source of all motivation.

To develop a love to learn that last a lifetime. People who maintain a love to learn are the people who change the world.

To discover and develop natural talent. Discovery of one's natural talent is like a fast moving freight train; there is no stopping its development.

To change attitudes from passive mode to discovery mode. Better yet, to self-discovery mode which allows one to break through self-imposed limits. We can rise no higher than the limits we place on ourselves.

Adventure is a powerful motivating force. It inspires a vision, which in turn inspires a love to learn.

Elements of Self-discovery

Values

[ Home ] [ The Mission ] [ Self-Discovery ] [ Clipper Schooner ] [ Teen Responsibility ] [ Changing Lives ] [ Team Motivation ] [ Success Elements ]

To home page of the " Motivation Tool Chest" or TOC

[ Elements of Motivation ] [Motivation in the Workplace ] [ Youth Motivation ] [ Adventures in Paradise ]

Contact Captain Bob Copyright 2003 by Robert L. Webb Goose Creek, South Carolina, USA

Contact Captain Bob
Copyright 2003 by Robert L. Webb
Goose Creek, South Carolina, USA