Morton College Ethics Summit: “Take A Minute” by K’naan
What is the motiviational message of “Take a Minute” by K’naan?
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“To put your worries to the side and dedicate yourself to what your trying to do and do it successfully. Its not always about the money so put that to the side and concentrate on what your doing.” – student from a Chicago area high school who attended the Morton College Ethics Summit
“The motivational message of this song is to take risks and try your hardest. It also tells you to get over everything that has hurt you and make them be a motivation for your future. It also tells you not to do stuff for yourself but for everyone around you.” – student from a Chicago area high school who attended the Morton College Ethics Summit
“The motivational message is to give back to others, it doesn’t cost anything to help one another. Give backto the world, help others, you will feel good about it if there’s that chance take it. It’s worth it.” – student from a Chicago area high school who attended the Morton College Ethics Summit
“The motivational message in this song is no matter where you are from and even with all the hardships you might go through, just take a minute and let it ride and time will make things better. Just enjoy today and live life to the fullest.” – student from a Chicago area high school who attended the Morton College Ethics Summit
“Everyday there are struggles and situations in different peoples lives that they go through but you should keep on moving up instead of letting it get you down and hold you back.” – student from a Chicago area high school who attended the Morton College Ethics Summit
[...] 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM: Explanations and first song (“Take a Minute” by K’naan) [...]