Become the Brilliant, Passionate You

About Course

This course is an interdisciplinary look at how we can make each day the best day of our lives by examining the question, “How can you be your most brilliant, passionate self?” You will be joined on this journey by our animated host, Lewis!

You will envision your “perfect day” and then slowly deconstruct the elements of that day to better understand key elements such as finding your purpose, defining success, mental and physical health, the importance of community, and navigating risks and challenges. In addition, you will hear stories from a diverse array of individuals, including students, doctors, teachers, professional storytellers, professional athletes, coaches, and others sharing their own journeys, communities, and sources of inspiration. Finally, you will participate in the What’s Your Purpose? Project, utilizing storytelling techniques to share your own purpose and inspire other members of this global learning community to pursue theirs.

Course Content

Week 1: The Best Day of My Life
In this module, you'll envision the best day of your life. This will be the basis for all of the individual elements we examine in the course. Learning Objectives Reflect on the best moments of your life Write a letter describing what the best day of your life is like Describe relationships between the best moments of your life

1.1 The Brilliant, Passionate You(video)

02:55
1.2 Course Overview
1.3 Help us learn more about you!
1.4 The Best Day of My Life(video)

01:51
1.5 Imagine
1.6 Becoming Your Brilliant Passionate Self(video)

09:11
1.7 “Picturing the Best Day of Your Life” – A Letter from Lewis(attachement)
1.8 Share Your Best Day
1.9 Welcome to Week 1, Lesson 2
1.10 My Best Day, with Dr. Okanlami(video)

04:21
1.11 My Best Day, with Professor Sankaran(video)

02:42
1.12 Being the Best Version of Yourself, with Aaron Gougis(video)

03:13
1.13 A Brief Introduction to the Gamut Workbook

Week 2: What Do You Want To Be Known for on Earth
This module will help you identify your purpose and define personal success. Learning Objectives Define what a life purpose means Describe the personal qualities that represent your best self Describe what you value in life Create a life purpose statement based on your best self and personal values Explain the process of self-affirmation

2.1 What Do You Want to Be Known for on Earth?(video)

01:09
2.2 You and Your Purpose
2.3 Purpose: Find Your Why(video)

02:37
2.4 “Reflecting on your Purpose” – A Letter from Lewis(attachement)
2.5 Who Am I?(video)

02:51
2.6 Reflecting on “Who Am I?”
2.7 What Do I Value?(video)

03:46
2.8 7 Questions Exercise Introduction(video)

03:09
2.9 Reflecting on the 7 Questions
2.10 Module 2, Lesson 1 Quiz
2.11 Welcome to Week 2, Lesson 2
2.12 Three Questions about Purpose(video)

10:14
2.13 Responding to the Three Questions
2.14 Disclaimer for Feeding Your Soul Video
2.15 Feeding Your Soul(video)

05:57
2.16 Defining Yourself and Finding Success(video)

04:40
2.17 How Have You Redefined Your Life’s Purpose Over Time?
2.18 The Odyssey Plan Activity(video)

04:46
2.19 Odyssey Plan Handout(attachement)
2.20 Welcome to Week 2, Lesson 3
2.21 On Street Interviews – What is Success?(video)

01:08
2.22 What is Success?(video)

23:08
2.23 What is Success for You?
2.24 What is a Growth Mindset and How Can it Help You Succeed?(video)

14:42
2.25 Mindful Self-Compassion(video)

06:40
2.26 Reflecting on Mindful Self-Compassion
2.27 Introducing the Personalized Action Plan
2.28 Creating a Personalized Action Plan – Overview(video)

01:22
2.29 Creating Your Action Plan(video)

09:03
2.30 Crafting an Action Plan – A Letter From Lewis(attachement)
2.31 “What’s My Purpose?” – A Letter from Lewis(attachement)

Week 3: Feeling Your Best Self
This module explores the importance of physical and mental health in order to be your best self. Learning Objectives Describe why physical and mental health are important for achieving your life's purpose Identify and describe lifestyle changes for improved physical and mental health Record daily energy levels and consider factors contributing towards low daily energy Identify strategies for maintaining a healthy sleep schedule

3.1 Feeling Your Best Self(video)

01:23
3.2 Getting Back to Basics
3.3 The Importance of Physical Fitness and Adaptive Sports(video)

06:13
3.4 How do You Stay Fit While Staying Put?
3.5 “Reflecting on Intent” – A Letter from Lewis(attachement)
3.6 Start with Om(video)

04:27
3.7 Gratitude Journals(video)

04:57
3.8 Reflecting on Sleep – A Letter from Lewis(attachement)
3.9 The Epidemic of Chronic Partial Sleep Deprivation(video)

06:06
3.10 Two-Process Sleep Model(video)

07:33
3.11 Sleep Duration(video)

01:29
3.12 Keep Going and Slow Down by Managing Your Energy(video)

03:57
3.13 Energy Audit Activity
3.14 Vignettes on Sleep Deprivation(video)

01:28
3.15 Balancing Work, Play, and Love(video)

14:00
3.16 How has physical and mental health impacted the quality of your life?
3.17 Disclaimer for Take Each Day As Something Special Video
3.18 Take Each Day as Something Special(video)

14:00
3.19 The Schema Exercise(attachement)

Week 4: Building a Brilliant, Passionate Community
In this module, we'll explore the importance of a strong community connection and learn about the GIVE model. Learning Objectives Apply the GIVE model and strength spotting as a way of conceptualizing positive communities Recall and identify aspects of the GIVE model and strength spotting Define what a community is

4.1 Building a Brilliant, Passionate Community(video)

01:05
4.2 Introduction to Communities
4.3 If You Want to Go Far, Go Together(video)

10:01
4.4 Thinking About Communities: An Interview with Dr. McCray(video)

09:55
4.5 Thinking About Our Different Cultural Groups
4.6 Culture: It matters more than ever(video)

03:48
4.7 Positive Interactions in the Age of COVID-19
4.8 How Do We Create Positive Cultures? – A Letter from Lewis(attachement)
4.9 Introducing the GIVE Model(video)

05:24
4.10 A Deeper Dive into the GIVE Model
4.11 Introducing Strength Spotting(video)

04:52
4.12 Using the GIVE model and Strength Spotting to Build a Positive Community
4.13 Welcome to Module 4, Lesson 2
4.14 Look for helper feelings in your culture(video)

04:30
4.15 Learning from Your Community(video)

04:04
4.16 Reflecting on Helper Feelings – A Letter from Lewis(attachement)
4.17 What’s important in a community?
4.18 See yourself through the eyes of others(video)

05:03
4.19 Reflecting on Community Vignettes
4.20 What’s the Best Day of Your Life? – A Letter from Lewis(attachement)

Week 5: Navigating Challenges and Risks When Leading a Passionate Life
In Module 5, we'll explore the strategies for developing grit, managing risk, and asking for help. Learning Objectives Identify the three conditions of the Flourishing Triangle framework Identify a support network using the flourishing triangle framework Define "grit" Recognize the potential risks associated with grit Relate the Flourishing Triangle to the concepts of grit and reciprocity

5.1 Navigating Challenges and Risks When Leading a Passionate Life(video)

01:02
5.2 Maintaining Hope in Trying Times
5.3 The Energy Engagement Map(video)

02:41
5.4 Try the Energy Engagement Map Activity
5.5 The Flourishing Triangle(video)

04:06
5.6 Your Flourishing Triangle(attachement)
5.7 What is Grit, Why Do Gritty People Succeed, and How Can You Develop Your Grit(video)

10:56
5.8 Reflecting on Grit
5.9 Four Types of Givers and Requesters(video)

05:29
5.10 The Reciprocity Ring(video)

03:17
5.11 Making a Thoughtful Request for Help(video)

05:47
5.12 What is an Opportunity?(video)

05:26
5.13 Module 5, Lesson 1 Quiz
5.14 The Power of Work(video)

10:08
5.15 Healthy Conflict(video)

00:28
5.16 Approaching Conflict Constructively(video)

02:46
5.17 Self-Care Strategies(video)

05:28
5.18 Navigating Challenges(video)

01:20
5.19 Maintaining Passions in the Face of Adversity(video)

06:29
5.20 Reflecting on Energy, Grit, Reciprocity, and Opportunity – A Letter from Lewis(attachement)

Week 6: Empowering a Passionate World
In this last module, you will learn about reflection and storytelling, and share your own story with other learners in the course! Learning Objectives Develop your own story to share with the world Understand how storytelling can incite empathy Describe the five Cs of reflection Describe how stories can develop empathy with an audience Identify important aspects of a story, including antagonist, protagonist, storyteller, and audience Describe how stories can change to best align with an audience

6.1 Empowering a Passionate World(video)

01:42
6.2 The Power of Reflection
6.3 What is Reflection?(video)

01:42
6.4 How Would You Define Reflection?
6.5 Reflection Guidelines: The Five Cs
6.6 Discuss the 5 C’s
6.7 Introducing Stories and Belief Systems – A Letter from Lewis(attachement)
6.8 Each of Us Has a Story to Tell(video)

09:47
6.9 Storytelling and Belief Systems(video)

03:26
6.10 Inciting Empathy(video)

02:37
6.11 Reflecting on the Importance of Stories
6.12 Module 6, Lesson 2 Quiz
6.13 Welcome to Week 6: Lesson 3
6.14 Introduction to Story Structure(video)

01:27
6.15 Storytelling: Holly Hughes(video)

15:25
6.16 Storytelling: Ashley Lucas(video)

13:24
6.17 Storytelling: Priscilla Lindsay(video)

15:42
6.18 Welcome to Week 6, Lesson 4
6.19 Using Your Passions to Empower Others(video)

03:04
6.20 Reflecting On the Power of Your Story
6.21 More learning opportunities!
6.22 Share your feedback!

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Course Content

1.1 The Brilliant, Passionate You(video)

1.2 Course Overview

1.3 Help us learn more about you!

1.4 The Best Day of My Life(video)

1.5 Imagine

1.6 Becoming Your Brilliant Passionate Self(video)

1.7 “Picturing the Best Day of Your Life” – A Letter from Lewis(attachement)

1.8 Share Your Best Day

1.9 Welcome to Week 1, Lesson 2

1.10 My Best Day, with Dr. Okanlami(video)

1.11 My Best Day, with Professor Sankaran(video)

1.12 Being the Best Version of Yourself, with Aaron Gougis(video)

1.13 A Brief Introduction to the Gamut Workbook

2.1 What Do You Want to Be Known for on Earth?(video)

2.2 You and Your Purpose

2.3 Purpose: Find Your Why(video)

2.4 “Reflecting on your Purpose” – A Letter from Lewis(attachement)

2.5 Who Am I?(video)

2.6 Reflecting on “Who Am I?”

2.7 What Do I Value?(video)

2.8 7 Questions Exercise Introduction(video)

2.9 Reflecting on the 7 Questions

2.10 Module 2, Lesson 1 Quiz

2.11 Welcome to Week 2, Lesson 2

2.12 Three Questions about Purpose(video)

2.13 Responding to the Three Questions

2.14 Disclaimer for Feeding Your Soul Video

2.15 Feeding Your Soul(video)

2.16 Defining Yourself and Finding Success(video)

2.17 How Have You Redefined Your Life’s Purpose Over Time?

2.18 The Odyssey Plan Activity(video)

2.19 Odyssey Plan Handout(attachement)

2.20 Welcome to Week 2, Lesson 3

2.21 On Street Interviews – What is Success?(video)

2.22 What is Success?(video)

2.23 What is Success for You?

2.24 What is a Growth Mindset and How Can it Help You Succeed?(video)

2.25 Mindful Self-Compassion(video)

2.26 Reflecting on Mindful Self-Compassion

2.27 Introducing the Personalized Action Plan

2.28 Creating a Personalized Action Plan – Overview(video)

2.29 Creating Your Action Plan(video)

2.30 Crafting an Action Plan – A Letter From Lewis(attachement)

2.31 “What’s My Purpose?” – A Letter from Lewis(attachement)

3.1 Feeling Your Best Self(video)

3.2 Getting Back to Basics

3.3 The Importance of Physical Fitness and Adaptive Sports(video)

3.4 How do You Stay Fit While Staying Put?

3.5 “Reflecting on Intent” – A Letter from Lewis(attachement)

3.6 Start with Om(video)

3.7 Gratitude Journals(video)

3.8 Reflecting on Sleep – A Letter from Lewis(attachement)

3.9 The Epidemic of Chronic Partial Sleep Deprivation(video)

3.10 Two-Process Sleep Model(video)

3.11 Sleep Duration(video)

3.12 Keep Going and Slow Down by Managing Your Energy(video)

3.13 Energy Audit Activity

3.14 Vignettes on Sleep Deprivation(video)

3.15 Balancing Work, Play, and Love(video)

3.16 How has physical and mental health impacted the quality of your life?

3.17 Disclaimer for Take Each Day As Something Special Video

3.18 Take Each Day as Something Special(video)

3.19 The Schema Exercise(attachement)

4.1 Building a Brilliant, Passionate Community(video)

4.2 Introduction to Communities

4.3 If You Want to Go Far, Go Together(video)

4.4 Thinking About Communities: An Interview with Dr. McCray(video)

4.5 Thinking About Our Different Cultural Groups

4.6 Culture: It matters more than ever(video)

4.7 Positive Interactions in the Age of COVID-19

4.8 How Do We Create Positive Cultures? – A Letter from Lewis(attachement)

4.9 Introducing the GIVE Model(video)

4.10 A Deeper Dive into the GIVE Model

4.11 Introducing Strength Spotting(video)

4.12 Using the GIVE model and Strength Spotting to Build a Positive Community

4.13 Welcome to Module 4, Lesson 2

4.14 Look for helper feelings in your culture(video)