Modules sorted by type of activity

Pressed for time? Ready for something that will span multiple discussions? Feeling like you’re ready for a break from reading? In a video mood? We’ve conveniently sorted our modules by activity type so you can find the perfect fit for your next meeting.

See also this page for a complete list of all modules and topics in order, and this one for topics added after October 2020..

** Marks a module or topic added after October 2020.

Primarily just thinking & brainstorming

These exercises require little or no reading or watching, but don’t shortchange the need to think. In some cases, writing down at least some high level thoughts & reactions is encouraged.

1A. Answer a question of your choice
Prompts for Self-Revelation
1B. Nine dot exercise
Fun! To reveal a goal of the program
1C. How’s it going (a commonly asked question that here should be answered deeply)
2C. Write a lifeview and a workview (the most imprtanbt exercises in DYL)
3A. Core Values Exercise (simple, but revealing)
3B. What’s Really Important? (short, but requires lots of thinking)
3C. Adam I v. Adam II (includes an article) (short, but requires lots of thinking about your who you are)
**3D. This I believe (requires an essay or outline on your core beliefs)
4A. Interview project (takes time and initiative, but we give you sample questions)
6B. What would you do if you were not afraid? Preparation is videos, and then outlining/writing (great for facing hidden anxieties)
6C. Whom do you trust? (for groups interested in assessing the influences in our lives)
7. Looking to the future (who might you be 10/25 years from now)
8. Think meditationally (requires deep thinking and outlining/writing)

Shorter, lighter reading

These modules provide a range of reading materials, from articles to books to give insight on specific topics and elicit conversation with your guide team.

Videos

These modules pair video content with discussion topics. Sometimes related reading is provided for deeper exploration, but not always required for valuable exploration. For those who are visual learners!

Fun exercises (OK, everything should be fun, but these are a bit lighter)

These exercises require no reading or watching, but don’t shortchange on thought provoking discussion. Writing down at least some high level thoughts & reactions is encouraged.

Deeper Reading (books)

These modules provide a range of reading materials, from articles to books to give insight on specific topics and elicit conversation with your guide team.

9F. Why Teach by Mark Edmunson (groups can pick from separate essays that make up the book)

Day-to-day issues we face

These modules pair video content with discussion topics. Sometimes related reading is provided for deeper exploration, but not required for valuable exploration.

Requires you to do stuff (and not just read and write)

These exercises are for those who are looking to try something a little more active.

1B. Nine dot exercise (fun, to reveal a goal of the program)
4A. Interview project (takes time and initiative, but we give you sample questions). This one involves a little writing too!
5. “Imagine it” (requires creative energy)