Module #9 Introduction

What it Takes to Get There - Part II

This week is your personal motivational seminar week! Take advantage of anything that speaks to you as part of our lecture series and learn from the growing number of speakers that are gifting you their years of wisdom. I hope you feel as grateful as I am that we have so many wonderful people that want to share their stories with you.

Module Objective

If you truly listen to the information this week, you may find one or two "pearls" in all the talking. Be open to HEARING, not just listening as you do three other things. Relax, sit back and breathe deaply into this module for success. The objective of this week is to open your heart and mind so that you HEAR and SEE yourself clearly. We all do things that are both helpful and destructive in our personal and professional lives. This week, I hope you are able to connect with the material and make positive changes which will help you get to your ultimate concern.

DISCLAIMER: We are each on a different path. That means that some of you are dealing with things that make it difficult to overcome challenges. In this module, you may feel that we are over-simplifying how to make changes in your life. If you are one of these people, then please know that I/we see you and understand your struggles. None of this is simple! For some it seems down-right impossible. Take what speaks to you and try to keep moving the boulder up the hill. You are doing great and we are just here to help with anything that might work for you. Don't compare yourself to anyone else. The goal is only to be the best version of YOU, that you can be. Remember to always be kind to yourself and others.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this module, students will be able to:

  • Identify the self-fullfilling prophesies of their own behaviors
  • Make plans and commitments to modify atitudes and responses to negative and destructive forces
  • Appreciate the diversity of humans and understand that we are all on a path that is unique to us
  • Become aware of our unneccessary judgement of others and ourselves
  • Create interview questions for successful informational interviews

In this week's module you will be asked to:

  • Explore Research Jobs and Responsibilities (this is ongoing throughout the semester)
  • Info  Check out Growth Mindset information in Provocations
  • ReadingVideo Read bio and Watch interview with Professional
  • ReadingRead Chapter 9 - GRIT, The Power of Passion and Perseverance

Graded Assignments this Week

  • Informational interview questions - Due 3/24

Next Week/Module

What it Takes to Get There - Part III - Thoughts on the Ethics of your Industry

Link to class Schedule here.

Reminders

Please don't get behind on your research. This will take time!!!