Three Keys to Connecting with Youth

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3. CHALLENGE (FUN)

Duncan Nugget #50:

Taking on a worthwhile challenge and doing

it well increases your self-motivation.

There is a reason that crossword puzzles, Soduku, and all kinds of other brain teasers are so popular. Over coming a challenge like that is mentally stimulating. It fosters self-esteem, self-efficacy, and self-confidence. It's not necessarily humorous, but it's still fun.

So, challenge people, especially young people. All of the examples you read above are not only imaginative, they're challenging.

One of the best ways to challenge Millennials is to put them in charge. There's a ton research that shows that "youth led, youth driven" is the way to go. (The Innovation Center is a good place to get training and tools for Youth Led, Youth Driven initiatives.)

THE NITTY GRITTY

If it's humorous, imaginative, and challenging it will be fun.

If it's fun they'll love it.

If they love they'll be back...with their friends.

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