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1.  What jobs did Nick White hold previous to opening his dog training school?

2.  What are Nick White's goals for his school?

3.  How did most of Nick White's family and friends respond to his decision to leave a secure job to open his own business?

4.  a) List 3 personal traits that Nick White has that helped him to succeed. (e.g. persevering)
b)  Which character traits do you think are most important for a person to be successful?  Explain your answer.

5.  How did Nick White become qualified to run open his own dog training school?   Be specific.

6.  How does Nick's story inspire you?