build confidence

§  Shyness - A young actor asserts herself by using her temper.

§  Roots - Mr. T says "Ya can't know where you're going if ya don't know where you're from" and explains the symbolism of his gold chains.

§  Anger - Mr. T tells kids to use their anger, not lose it, but fails to fully employ this when a fly continues to bother him.

§  Frustration - Throughout the video, Mr. T tries to play the cello, eventually succeeding.

§  Styling - Mr. T encourages youngsters to dress up and express themselves.

§  Peer pressure - A group of kids on a dock take beer and cigarettes from the garbage, while nearby, Mr. T shakes his head and New Edition sings a song disdaining peer pressure.

§  Recouping - When a kid trips on the sidewalk, Mr. T shows how he can preserve his dignity by playing it off as a break dance move.

§  Creating - A group of teenagers breakdance and encourage Mr. T to try some moves.

§  Treat Your Mother Right - Mr. T sings Treat Your Mother Right, a segment that was widely circulated on the Internet in 2005 and 2006.

§  Workout - Mr. T encourages lazy kids at a bus stop to use a boom box as a free weight and balance a bag of popcorn on their heads.

§  I Am Somebody/Rapping - Mr. T sings "I Am Somebody", as well as offering a few guidelines of rap.

§  Friendship - Mr. T gives his definition of "friendship", while a girl sings a song about it.

§  Mr. T's Tale - Mr. T tells his version of Romeo and Juliet and gives a pro-reading message.

§  Daydreaming - Mr. T explains how having dreams and goals contributes to success.