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!
About this Course
No prerequisites needed!
What you will learn
Reflect on the best moments of your life and describe connections between those moments.
Describe the personal qualities that represent your best self
Articulate what growth mindset and mindful compassion are and how they support self-improvement
Create a life purpose statement based on your best self and values
No prerequisites needed!
Offered by

University of Michigan
The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
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.
What Do You Want to Be Known for on Earth?
This module will help you identify your purpose and define personal success.
Feeling Your Best Self
This module explores the importance of physical and mental health in order to be your best self.
Building a Brilliant, Passionate Community
In this module, we'll explore the importance of a strong community connection and learn about the GIVE model.
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM BRILLIANT, PASSIONATE YOU
A great class to come back to again and again --- stay inspired and experience the power of learning to transform lives! Thank you everyone for your inspirational lectures and recommended activities.
It’s such a meaningful course. Throughout my journey of taking this course,I discovered a lot about myself , feel connected with my life purpose , and find inspirations to keep moving forward.
I recommend this to everyone. The timing of me finding and taking this was so significant to some of my current and long term goals. Thank you
Really good course. I would recommend taking it at age 16, 18, in your twenties, again in your 30s, 40s, and 50s! :-)
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