ACE utilizes a “push up” strategy instead of the traditional “pull up” strategy. We guide from the side, they do the work.

The role of the ACE Coach is not to question whether the strategies or goals are realistic or unrealistic but to have students explain the methods they will use to achieve the goals. It is through the process of explaining the “how” they will accomplish it, and they learn whether what they are proposing is realistic or doable. Are they coming at it from the fixed mindset or the growth mindset? When a student can perceive for themselves, if their targets are unrealistic, or stretching them, they will make the necessary adjustments. Stretching is good – setting unrealistic and unattainable goals can lead to failure. If a student chooses unrealistic and unattainable goals, their ACE Coach will encourage him/her to review the four ACE pillars, and to ask themselves which mindset they are using. The challenge in this situation is for the ACE Coach to stay in their lane and guide from the side – not advise.

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