Miss Ellis

Example of Team Discussion Questions

Week 2: Work/Life Balance

Discussion Questions

1. Dan Thurmon claims in Off Balance on Purpose that pursuing balance has negative
effects- how does he support his claim? Do you agree or disagree with him?

2. Dan Thurmon also argues the only way to learn/ grow/be successful is by living off
balance. How does he support this idea?

3. What similar points are Erin Engelkes teeter-totter example and Dan Thurmons
juggling example making about work/life balance?

4. Does Erin Engelke effectively support her argument that work-life balance is possible?
Use specific examples from the TED talk that you think support her claim.


5. Does Dan Thurmon effectively support his argument that work-life balance is
impossible? Use specific examples from the TED talk that you think support his claim.