The theme “Dream It. Plan It. Do It.” was the main message of the 5th University Scholars Leadership Symposium (USLS) in 2014. The event took place in Phnom Penh from 1–7 August 2014. It was organized by Humanitarian Affairs Asia and brought together young leaders from 67 countries for a week of training, learning, and teamwork.
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1. Summary
Dream It. Plan It. Do It. is a simple idea about how you become a leader. It has three steps. The first step is Dream It. The second step is Plan It. The third step is Do It. These steps show how you move from an idea to real action.
In the first step, Dream It, you think about the future. You think about what can be better in the world. You think about problems in society and in the environment. You also think about your personal goals. You ask simple questions like “What do I want to do?” and “What problem can I help to fix?” You use imagination and hope in this step. This step helps you start new ideas.
In the second step, Plan It, you make a plan. You take the idea and write simple goals. You decide what to do first, second, and third. You can also work with other people. You talk with others and share ideas. You make a simple time plan. You think about what tools and help you need. This step helps you organize the idea.
In the third step, Do It, you start action. You do the work in real life. You start a small project in your community or at school. You help other people. You work step by step and follow the plan. You learn from small problems and try again. This step shows that action is very important.
This simple method helps you in daily life. You can use it for school work. You can use it for projects in your area. You can start small and then do more later. You can also work with friends and share tasks. This method helps you stay focused. It also helps you not stop after only thinking about ideas.
Dream It. Plan It. Do It. shows a clear way to move from thought to action. It helps you understand that ideas are only the first step. Real change happens when you make a plan and do the work. This method is simple and useful for many people in different situations.
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Vocabulary:
- symposium: a formal meeting where people talk about one topic.
- leadership: guiding and helping a group of people.
- environment: the natural world around us (air, water, land, animals).
- a personal goal: something you want to achieve for yourself.
- imagination: the ability to form ideas or pictures in your mind.
- to share an idea: to tell others what you are thinking.
- a tool: something you use to help do a job.
- step by step: doing something one small part at a time in order.
- to share a task: giving part of work to someone else to do together.
- to stay focused: to keep your attention on one thing without getting distracted.
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True or false:
- “Dream It. Plan It. Do It.” has three steps.
- In the “Do It” step, people only think about ideas.
- The “Plan It” step is about organizing ideas.
- You should not work with other people in this method.
- “Dream It” is about thinking of future ideas and problems.
- The method can be used for school work.
- In “Do It”, people take real action.
- The first step is “Do It”.
- The method helps people stay focused.
- In “Plan It”, you make a time plan.
- “Dream It” includes asking what you want to do.
- The method says ideas are the only important thing.
- You can use this method in your community.
- “Do It” means following your plan step by step.
- The text says action is not important.
- In “Plan It”, you can talk with other people.
- The method only works for adults.
- “Dream It” uses imagination and hope.
- You should not try again if there are problems in “Do It”.
- The method shows how to move from ideas to action.
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Answers:
1 T, 2 F, 3 T, 4 F, 5 T, 6 T, 7 T, 8 F, 9 T, 10 T,
11 T, 12 F, 13 T, 14 T, 15 F, 16 T, 17 F, 18 T, 19 F, 20 T
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Correct version:
- “Dream It. Plan It. Do It.” has three steps.
- In the “Do It” step, people only think about ideas. True is: In the “Do It” step, people take real action.
- The “Plan It” step is about organizing ideas.
- You should not work with other people in this method. True is: You can work with other people in this method.
- “Dream It” is about thinking of future ideas and problems.
- The method can be used for school work.
- In “Do It”, people take real action.
- The first step is “Do It”. True is: The first step is “Dream It”.
- The method helps people stay focused.
- In “Plan It”, you make a time plan.
- “Dream It” includes asking what you want to do.
- The method says ideas are the only important thing. True is: The method says action is also important.
- You can use this method in your community.
- “Do It” means following your plan step by step.
- The text says action is not important. True is: The text says action is very important.
- In “Plan It”, you can talk with other people.
- The method only works for adults. True is: The method can be used by many people.
- “Dream It” uses imagination and hope.
- You should not try again if there are problems in “Do It”. True is: You should learn from problems and try again.
- The method shows how to move from ideas to action.
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Match each statement (1–20) with the correct evidence from the text (A–T).
WARNING: not easy 😉
Statements
- The method helps people turn ideas into action.
- People begin by imagining future changes.
- The planning step includes organizing tasks.
- This method can be used outside of school.
- People can work together when planning.
- The final step is about doing real work.
- Problems during action are part of learning.
- The method helps people stay focused.
- The first step uses imagination.
- The method is useful in everyday life.
- People think about problems in society.
- People ask questions about their goals.
- Planning includes thinking about support needed.
- Small projects can start in real places.
- The method prevents stopping after ideas only.
- Action is an important part of the method.
- People share ideas with others.
- The method connects thinking and doing.
- People reflect and try again after problems.
- People think about what can be improved.
Evidence
A. “You can start a small project in your community or at school.”
B. “This step shows that action is very important.”
C. “You think about problems in society and in the environment.”
D. “You use imagination and hope in this step.”
E. “You think about what tools and help you need.”
F. “Dream It. Plan It. Do It. shows a clear way to move from thought to action.”
G. “You can also work with other people. You talk with others and share ideas.”
H. “You learn from small problems and try again.”
I. “This step helps you stay focused. It also helps you not stop after only thinking about ideas.”
J. “You ask simple questions like ‘What do I want to do?’ and ‘What problem can I help to fix?’”
K. “You think about what can be better in the world.”
L. “In the third step, Do It, you start action.”
M. “The second step, Plan It, helps you organize the idea.”
N. “You make a plan with simple goals.”
O. “You decide what to do first, second, and third.”
P. “You work step by step and follow the plan.”
Q. “You use imagination in the first step.”
R. “This step helps you not stop after only thinking about ideas.”
S. “You can use it for school work and projects in your area.”
T. “You think about problems in life and society.”
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Answers:
1-F, 2-D, 3-M, 4-S, 5-G, 6-L, 7-H, 8-I,
9-Q, 10-S, 11-C, 12-J, 13-E, 14-A, 15-R,
16-B, 17-G, 18-F, 19-H, 20-K
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Find the step (Dream / Plan / Do), write the correct step
- Thinking about the future → dream it
- Making a timetable → ______
- Starting a project → ______
- Using imagination → ______
- Working with others → ______
- Thinking about problems in society → ______
- Writing simple goals → ______
- Doing real work in your community → ______
- Asking “What do I want to do?” → ______
- Deciding what to do first, second, and third → ______
- Learning from small problems → ______
- Thinking about what can be better → ______
- Following a plan step by step → ______
- Sharing ideas with other people → ______
- Starting with an idea → ______
- Taking action in real life → ______
- Thinking about personal goals → ______
- Organizing ideas → ______
- Helping other people with a project → ______
- Thinking about the future world → ______
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Answers:
Thinking about the future → Dream It
Making a timetable → Plan It
Starting a project → Do It
Using imagination → Dream It
Working with others → Plan It
Thinking about problems in society → Dream It
Writing simple goals → Plan It
Doing real work in your community → Do It
Asking “What do I want to do?” → Dream It
Deciding what to do first, second, and third → Plan It
Learning from small problems → Do It
Thinking about what can be better → Dream It
Following a plan step by step → Do It
Sharing ideas with other people → Plan It
Starting with an idea → Dream It
Taking action in real life → Do It
Thinking about personal goals → Dream It
Organizing ideas → Plan It
Helping other people with a project → Do It
Thinking about the future world → Dream It
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Fill in the missing words, use words from the box.
plan – idea – action – steps– problem –
goal – people – project – school –
community – hope – help –
work – step – idea
- The method has three ______: Dream It, Plan It, Do It.
- In Dream It, you think about an ______ for the future.
- In Plan It, you make a simple ______.
- In Do It, you take ______ in real life.
- Dream It is the first ______.
- You think about a ______ you want to fix.
- You can work with other ______ in the plan.
- The method helps you set a ______.
- You can start a small ______ at school.
- You can use this method in your ______.
- Plan It helps you organize your ______.
- Do It means you ______ in real life.
- Dream It uses imagination and ______.
- The method helps you get ______ from others.
- You follow a ______ step by step.
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Correct version:
The method has three steps: Dream It, Plan It, Do It.
In Dream It, you think about an idea for the future.
In Plan It, you make a simple plan.
In Do It, you take action in real life.
Dream It is the first step.
You think about a problem you want to fix.
You can work with other people in the plan.
The method helps you set a goal.
You can start a small project at school.
You can use this method in your community.
Plan It helps you organize your idea.
Do It means you work in real life.
Dream It uses imagination and hope.
The method helps you get help from others.
You follow a plan step by step.
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2. How you can profit from these ideas
You can use the ideas of Dream It. Plan It. Do It. to improve your daily life and work. This simple method helps you think in a clear way and act in a better way. It also helps you reach your goals step by step.
First, Dream It helps you see new ideas. You think about what you want in your life. You also think about problems at school, at work, or in your community. This step helps you find useful ideas. You can see new chances and new goals. This helps you choose a direction for your future.
Second, Plan It helps you make order from ideas. You write simple goals. You decide what to do first. You make a small plan for each day or week. You can also ask friends for help. This step helps you save time and avoid confusion. You know what to do and when to do it.
Third, Do It helps you get real results. You start action instead of only thinking. You work on small tasks every day. You learn new skills by doing real work. You can also help other people in your community. This step helps you build experience and confidence.
In the end, this method helps you in study, work, and life. You can start small and grow step by step. You can reach your goals in a simple and clear way. You can also share ideas with others and work in a team. This method helps you stay active and not stop at ideas only. It gives you a simple way to move from thinking to doing and to see real progress in your life.
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Vocabulary:
- to profit from ideas: to get good results or benefit from ideas
- to improve: to make something better
- to make order from ideas: to organize ideas clearly
- to save time: to use less time
- to avoid something: to not do or stay away from something
- confusion: when things are not clear or are mixed up
- instead of: in place of something / replacing something
- a task: a job or something you need to do
- skills: things you can do well
- a community: a group of people living or working together
- to build experience: to learn by doing things over time
- confidence: you believe in yourself and what you can do
- progress: moving forward and getting better or more successful
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True or false:
- Do It means only thinking, not doing.
- Plan It helps you make order from ideas.
- Dream It helps you see new ideas.
- You should start big, not small.
- You can ask friends for help in Plan It.
- Do It helps build experience and confidence.
- Dream It is about doing only physical work.
- You write simple goals in Plan It.
- Plan It makes you more confused.
- Do It helps you learn skills by doing real work.
- The method helps in study, work, and life.
- Dream It never involves thinking about problems.
- Plan It helps save time and avoid confusion.
- Do It prevents you from learning new skills.
- Dream It helps you choose direction for your future.
- Do It only means thinking, not action.
- The method helps you move from thinking to doing.
- Plan It means you stop setting goals.
- You work on small tasks every day in Do It.
- Dream It ignores new chances and goals.
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Answers:
1 F, 2 T, 3 T, 4 F, 5 T, 6 T, 7 F, 8 T,
9 F, 10 T, 11 T, 12 F, 13 T, 14 F,
15 T, 16 F, 17 T, 18 F, 19 T, 20 F
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Correct answers:
- Do It means only thinking, not doing.
True is: Do It means taking action instead of only thinking. - Plan It helps you make order from ideas.
- Dream It helps you see new ideas.
- You should start big, not small.
True is: You should start small and grow step by step. - You can ask friends for help in Plan It.
- Do It helps build experience and confidence.
- Dream It is about doing only physical work.
True is: Dream It is about thinking of ideas, goals, and problems. - You write simple goals in Plan It.
- Plan It makes you more confused.
True is: Plan It helps reduce confusion and brings order. - Do It helps you learn skills by doing real work.
- The method helps in study, work, and life.
- Dream It never involves thinking about problems.
True is: Dream It involves thinking about problems, ideas, and goals. - Plan It helps save time and avoid confusion.
- Do It prevents you from learning new skills.
True is: Do It helps you learn new skills through practice. - Dream It helps you choose direction for your future.
- Do It only means thinking, not action.
True is: Do It means taking action and doing tasks. - The method helps you move from thinking to doing.
- Plan It means you stop setting goals.
True is: Plan It means you set and organize goals. - You work on small tasks every day in Do It.
- Dream It ignores new chances and goals.
True is: Dream It helps you notice new chances and set goals.
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Match statements with evidence
Statements
- The method helps improve life and work.
- Dream It is the first stage.
- Dream It is about your personal wishes.
- Dream It includes thinking about real problems.
- Dream It helps you create ideas.
- Dream It helps you notice new opportunities.
- Dream It helps you set a direction.
- Plan It organizes ideas.
- Plan It includes setting simple goals.
- Plan It helps you choose priorities.
- Plan It includes making weekly or daily plans.
- You can get help from others in planning.
- Plan It saves time and reduces confusion.
- Do It gives real results.
- Do It is about taking action.
- Do It involves daily tasks.
- Do It helps you learn by doing.
- Do It can support your community.
- The method builds confidence and experience.
- The method helps you stay active and focused.
Evidence
A. It helps you turn ideas into clear steps so you do not feel lost.
B. You begin by thinking about what you want in your future life.
C. This step is the first one in the process.
D. It encourages doing small tasks instead of only thinking.
E. You may work together with other people when planning.
F. It helps you discover new chances in your life.
G. It gives you experience and helps you become more confident.
H. You look at problems around you and think about them.
I. This step is about making simple plans for your time.
J. It helps you act instead of staying in thoughts.
K. You learn skills by practicing real activities.
L. It helps you decide what is most important first.
M. It helps you stay active and not stop after thinking.
N. You write down easy and clear goals.
O. It helps you find useful ideas for your future.
P. This method is useful for school, work, and everyday life.
Q. You plan your tasks for each day or week.
R. It helps you change thinking into real action.
S. You can improve your community through action.
T. It helps you see ideas and possible directions.
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Answers:
1-P, 2-C, 3-B, 4-H, 5-O, 6-F, 7-T,
8-A, 9-N, 10-L, 11-Q, 12-E, 13-I, 14-J,
15-R, 16-D, 17-K, 18-S, 19-G, 20-M
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Exercise: Dream – Plan – Do?
- You think about what you want in your future. _Dream_
- You write simple goals for your work or study. ______
- You start doing small tasks every day. ______
- You imagine new ideas and possibilities. ______
- You decide what is most important first. ______
- You act instead of only thinking. ______
- You make a weekly plan for your tasks. ______
- You look at problems in your school or community. ______
- You learn by doing real activities. ______
- You organize your ideas into clear steps. ______
- You see new chances and goals. ______
- You build experience by practicing. ______
- You plan your time for the week. ______
- You choose a direction for your future life. ______
- You turn ideas into action. ______
- You think about your wishes and goals. ______
- You avoid confusion by making a plan. ______
- You help others through your actions. ______
- You think about problems and ideas around you. ______
- You start working on real tasks, not just thinking. ______
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Answers
1 Dream, 2 Plan, 3 Do, 4 Dream, 5 Plan, 6 Do, 7 Plan, 8 Dream, 9 Do, 10 Plan, 11 Dream, 12 Do, 13 Plan, 14 Dream, 15 Do, 16 Dream, 17 Plan, 18 Do, 19 Dream, 20 Do
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Fill in, words below:
ideas / goals / work / problems / step / plan /
action / results / time / skills / f
uture / confusion / experience /
community / team
Sentences
- First, Dream It helps you see new ______.
- You think about what you want in your ______.
- You also think about ______ at school, at work, or in your community.
- This step helps you find useful ______.
- You can see new chances and new ______.
- Second, Plan It helps you make order from ______.
- You write simple ______.
- You make a small ______ for each day or week.
- This step helps you save ______ and avoid confusion.
- Third, Do It helps you get real ______.
- You start ______ instead of only thinking.
- You work on small tasks every day.
- You learn new ______ by doing real work.
- You can also help other people in your ______.
- You can also share ideas and work in a ______.
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Answers:
You need new skills to do the task.
We work as a team in class.
He has many good ideas for the project.
This is a big problem to solve.
You think about your life and future.
You make a small plan for your week.
We help the community through our work.
You set clear goals for success.
We take action to solve problems.
You need more time to finish the work.
The final results are very good.
She shares new ideas with the group.
He thinks about his future carefully.
This problem is difficult but important.
I enjoy my work at school.
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