Category Archives: PE 9

Substance Abuse Role Play

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Questions

1. What are the influences involved in your roleplay? (i.e, difference of opinion, going against your values, pressure from friends, pressure from a dating partner, etc.)

The influences in our roleplay were pressure from friends because Noah and Stefan were pressuring me to smoke. But I had a different opinion and I used the excuse of saying I was busy because I had a lot of homework. Or I just refused it because smoking was bad, and I negotiated with them with play soccer as an alternative.

2. Write a script for your roleplay (on a separate sheet of paper).
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3. Explain how your conflict/issue was resolved. What skills were used to resolve this conflict/issue?

How I resolved the issue was I refused their offer in different ways, I incorporated different strategies to effectively refuse their offer. The conflict was resolved by me not taking their cigarettes but also not making them angry and making them satisfied with my excuse. You need communication skills such as negotiation, refusal, and delay skills to resolve your conflict or issue.

4. How would using these skills make the person in the role play more resilient?

By having good negotiation, refusal and delay skills, it would make the person in the role play more resilient. This is because it would make the person who is offering the cigarettes harder to get to you. If you have these important skills the process would be much easier and smoother to deny the offer of the cigarettes and they wouldn’t ask any more questions and leave you alone. Using all these skills means that the person will be harder to come by and would be harder to accept the cigarettes, making you more resilient.

Core Competency

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Community Connections

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Toby Ng
B. Kin, CSCS, OLY
Badminton BC – Performance Lead

I interviewed Toby Ng who was a professional Badminton player, he also played in the Olympics but now retired and now being Badminton coach. The reason I interviewed Toby was because I’m passionate about Badminton. I saw him play a few times and that really motivated me to work hard and reach his level. I’m was really inspired, not only by his achievements and skill but also his mentality on never giving up.

Context: Recently-retired badminton player, 10 years on the Canadian National Team
Why are you passionate about your job?
I wouldn’t necessarily describe myself as passionate all the time, but rather duty, responsibility, and accountability. I am passionate about the opportunities I get competing, but passion doesn’t always get me through the tough days of training, traveling, and trying to find a way to continue competing for such a long time. I believe I have more of a “craftsman’s mindset”, as described by Cal Newport in his book, “So Good They Can’t Ignore You”. The pursuit to be a bit better everyday would be the driving force over the years.
What obstacles have you faced to get you where you are today?
Competing in an amateur sport (i.e. not enough to sustain as a career) for such a long time has been extremely taxing, and finding a way to compete for so long is a primary obstacle. Due to unfortunate circumstances, there have been periods where I have lost funding, despite having adequate performances. However, I believe each obstacle can be turned into an opportunity, as suggested by Marcus Aurelius: “The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.” Each obstacle gave a unique opportunity to learn something new, and I believe such obstacles are a test of perception, action, or will, as suggested by Ryan Holiday in his book, “The Obstacle is the Way”.
What advice would you pass on to someone interested in what you are doing?
Do not do it unless you are certain you know what you really want to do. I have seen many people say they want to make the Olympics, but they fail to see all the steps that are necessary in between. Although many people aim for this goal, only so many people will make it in the end, because there are not enough spots for everyone. The safest thing is to find a way to be the best. Aim high, do the things other people aren’t taking advantage of, and be unique. Also, a very good coach and a lot of money would definitely help. It is also often said that it is not the goal that is unattainable, but rather the time we give ourselves to get there.
Would you be open to further contact from Riverside students and if so, how can someone contact you?
I am willing to entertain questions through my social media pages: Toby NG (Facebook Page); @towbsss (Instagram)
What was the highest achievement you got throughout your career?
I was able to compete at the 2012 London Olympic Games, which is considered to be my highest achievement. However, there were many other pieces along the way, including Gold and Silver medals at the 2011 and 2015 Pan Am Games respectively, and having the change to compete at 7 World Championships for Canada. Though I always wish I had better results, I do not regret anything and I am always grateful for the experience!
 

Alex Bruce (right) of Toronto and Toby Ng of Vancouver play in the mixed doubles badminton finals at the Pan-American Games in Markham, Ont., Thursday, July 16, 2015. Photo by Mike Ridewood/COC

I learned a lot from this interview, such as you have to work hard and do what others are not doing, like being unique. You have to go for a goal beyond your reach, that way other people won’t take your spot. You just have to take time and just try your hardest every step of the way. I also realized in this interview is you have to persistent, you can’t stop, even if there are obstacles. I learn that obstacles turn into an opportunity, which also means that they’re always a way through. This interview will help me in many aspects of my Badminton life right now, such as I will try to exceed the most of my capabilities as I can.