Lesson 4
Your Progress
Show levels
The Fuel That Keeps You Going
- What is your main learning here?
- What more can you learn?
- What is your next step?
- How can you keep up your momentum?
- Don't forget to make notes!
By now, you’ve:
- Found your spark
- Chosen a problem you care about
Now it’s time to connect it all. This lesson helps you write your Why Statement—a sentence or two that explains:
“Why do I care about solving this problem?”
This will become your compass. Your anchor. Your reason to keep going when it gets hard (because it will get hard—and that’s normal).
Your Steps Today:
1. Watch the video above.
- Why your “why” is more important than your idea
- What makes a great Why Statement
- Real examples from young change-makers
2. Write your why statement and reflect before you do so:
- Why do I care about the problem I chose?
- How does it connect to my life, my story, or someone I know?
- What would the world look like if this problem didn’t exist anymore?
WHY STATEMENT format suggestion (you can also create your own)
“I want to solve [problem] because I believe [what you value / want to change].”
Examples:
- “I want to reduce school anxiety because I believe every student deserves to feel safe and supported.”
“I want to help teens understand money better because I believe financial freedom should start early.”
3. Bring It All Together
Use the Spark Canvas to combine:
- Your top Element
- Your Problem
Your Why
This visual map will kick off your project in Level 2.
What to Submit
- Your Why Statement (1–2 sentences)
- Updated Spark Canvas (can be photo or upload)
- Optional: Audio or video of you reading your Why aloud (for extra badge credit!)
A strong “why” keeps you going when your idea hits roadblocks (and it will).
“When your why is big enough, the how shows up.”
This is the final step in Level 1. You’ve gone from curious to committed. Let’s celebrate.
To earn your certificate, send your assignment as a .doc (named “Step-X_YourName”) to careerrevolutionbg@gmail.com with a subject line that lists your name and the course title—just keep it 100 percent original, because AI-generated work won’t be read.