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Brilliant, Passionate You

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

295 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule

2 weeks at 10 hours a week

Learn at your own pace

98%

Most learners liked this course

What you'll 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

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Taught in English

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There are 6 modules in this 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.

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's included

6 videos6 readings1 app item1 discussion prompt

6 videosTotal 24 minutes

The Brilliant, Passionate You3 minutes
The Best Day of My Life2 minutes
Becoming Your Brilliant Passionate Self9 minutes
My Best Day, with Dr. Okanlami4 minutes
My Best Day, with Professor Sankaran3 minutes
Being the Best Version of Yourself, with Aaron Gougis3 minutes

6 readingsTotal 36 minutes

Course Syllabus5 minutes
Help us learn more about you!10 minutes
Imagine10 minutes
"Picturing the Best Day of Your Life" - A Letter from Lewis5 minutes
Welcome to Week 1, Lesson 21 minute
A Brief Introduction to the Gamut Workbook5 minutes

1 app itemTotal 60 minutes

“What’s the Best Day of Your Life?” - A Letter to Yourself60 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 5 minutes

Share Your Best Day5 minutes

This module will help you identify your purpose and define personal success.

What's included

15 videos10 readings1 assignment1 app item5 discussion prompts

15 videosTotal 95 minutes

What Do You Want to Be Known for on Earth?1 minute
Purpose: Find Your Why3 minutes
Who Am I?3 minutes
What Do I Value?4 minutes
7 Questions Exercise Introduction3 minutes
Three Questions about Purpose10 minutes
Feeding Your Soul6 minutes
Defining Yourself and Finding Success5 minutes
The Odyssey Plan Activity5 minutes
On Street Interviews - What is Success?1 minute
What is Success?23 minutes
What is a Growth Mindset and How Can it Help You Succeed?15 minutes
Mindful Self-Compassion 7 minutes
Creating a Personalized Action Plan - Overview1 minute
Creating Your Action Plan9 minutes

10 readingsTotal 69 minutes

You and Your Purpose5 minutes
"Reflecting on your Purpose" - A Letter from Lewis1 minute
Welcome to Week 2, Lesson 22 minutes
Disclaimer for Feeding Your Soul Video10 minutes
How Have You Redefined Your Life's Purpose Over Time? 2 minutes
Odyssey Plan Handout10 minutes
Welcome to Week 2, Lesson 32 minutes
Introducing the Personalized Action Plan2 minutes
Crafting an Action Plan - A Letter From Lewis30 minutes
"What’s My Purpose?" - A Letter from Lewis5 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 5 minutes

Module 2, Lesson 1 Quiz5 minutes

1 app itemTotal 60 minutes

“What’s Your Purpose?” - A Letter to Yourself60 minutes

5 discussion promptsTotal 45 minutes

Reflecting on "Who Am I?"10 minutes
Reflecting on the 7 Questions5 minutes
Responding to the Three Questions10 minutes
What is Success for You?10 minutes
Reflecting on Mindful Self-Compassion10 minutes

This module explores the importance of physical and mental health in order to be your best self.

What's included

11 videos7 readings1 app item1 discussion prompt

11 videosTotal 66 minutes

Feeling Your Best Self1 minute
The Importance of Physical Fitness and Adaptive Sports6 minutes
Start with Om4 minutes
Gratitude Journals5 minutes
The Epidemic of Chronic Partial Sleep Deprivation6 minutes
Two-Process Sleep Model8 minutes
Sleep Duration1 minute
Keep Going and Slow Down by Managing Your Energy4 minutes
Vignettes on Sleep Deprivation1 minute
Balancing Work, Play, and Love14 minutes
Take Each Day as Something Special14 minutes

7 readingsTotal 38 minutes

Getting Back to Basics2 minutes
"Reflecting on Intent" - A Letter from Lewis2 minutes
Reflecting on Sleep - A Letter from Lewis2 minutes
Energy Audit Activity10 minutes
How has physical and mental health impacted the quality of your life?2 minutes
Disclaimer for Take Each Day As Something Special Video10 minutes
The Schema Exercise10 minutes

1 app itemTotal 60 minutes

“Incorporating Health and Purpose” - A Letter to Yourself60 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 5 minutes

How do You Stay Fit While Staying Put?5 minutes

In this module, we'll explore the importance of a strong community connection and learn about the GIVE model.

What's included

9 videos7 readings1 app item4 discussion prompts

9 videosTotal 49 minutes

Building a Brilliant, Passionate Community1 minute
If You Want to Go Far, Go Together10 minutes
Thinking About Communities: An Interview with Dr. McCray 10 minutes
Culture: It matters more than ever 4 minutes
Introducing the GIVE Model5 minutes
Introducing Strength Spotting5 minutes
Look for helper feelings in your culture 5 minutes
Learning from Your Community4 minutes
See yourself through the eyes of others5 minutes

7 readingsTotal 30 minutes

Introduction to Communities3 minutes
How Do We Create Positive Cultures? - A Letter from Lewis2 minutes
A Deeper Dive into the GIVE Model10 minutes
Welcome to Module 4, Lesson 21 minute
Reflecting on Helper Feelings - A Letter from Lewis2 minutes
What’s important in a community? 2 minutes
What’s the Best Day of Your Life? - A Letter from Lewis10 minutes

1 app itemTotal 60 minutes

“Reimagining the Best Day of Your Life” - A Letter to Yourself60 minutes

4 discussion promptsTotal 30 minutes

Thinking About Our Different Cultural Groups10 minutes
Positive Interactions in the Age of COVID-1910 minutes
Using the GIVE model and Strength Spotting to Build a Positive Community5 minutes
Reflecting on Community Vignettes5 minutes

In Module 5, we'll explore the strategies for developing grit, managing risk, and asking for help.

What's included

14 videos5 readings1 assignment1 app item

14 videosTotal 65 minutes

Navigating Challenges and Risks When Leading a Passionate Life1 minute
The Energy Engagement Map3 minutes
The Flourishing Triangle4 minutes
What is Grit, Why Do Gritty People Succeed, and How Can You Develop Your Grit11 minutes
Four Types of Givers and Requesters5 minutes
The Reciprocity Ring3 minutes
Making a Thoughtful Request for Help6 minutes
What is an Opportunity?5 minutes
The Power of Work10 minutes
Healthy Conflict0 minutes
Approaching Conflict Constructively3 minutes
Self-Care Strategies5 minutes
Navigating Challenges1 minute
Maintaining Passions in the Face of Adversity6 minutes

5 readingsTotal 37 minutes

Maintaining Hope in Trying Times10 minutes
Try the Energy Engagement Map Activity10 minutes
Your Flourishing Triangle10 minutes
Reflecting on Grit2 minutes
Reflecting on Energy, Grit, Reciprocity, and Opportunity - A Letter from Lewis5 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 5 minutes

Module 5, Lesson 1 Quiz5 minutes

1 app itemTotal 60 minutes

“Identifying Grit, Your Support Network, and the Tools Needed to do Your Work” - A Letter to Yourself60 minutes

In this last module, you will learn about reflection and storytelling, and share your own story with other learners in the course!

What's included

10 videos7 readings1 assignment1 app item4 discussion prompts1 plugin

10 videosTotal 68 minutes

Empowering a Passionate World2 minutes
What is Reflection?2 minutes
Each of Us Has a Story to Tell10 minutes
Storytelling and Belief Systems3 minutes
Inciting Empathy3 minutes
Introduction to Story Structure1 minute
Storytelling: Holly Hughes15 minutes
Storytelling: Ashley Lucas13 minutes
Storytelling: Priscilla Lindsay16 minutes
Using Your Passions to Empower Others3 minutes

7 readingsTotal 36 minutes

The Power of Reflection10 minutes
Reflection Guidelines: The Five Cs2 minutes
Introducing Stories and Belief Systems - A Letter from Lewis2 minutes
Welcome to Week 6: Lesson 31 minute
Welcome to Week 6, Lesson 410 minutes
More learning opportunities!1 minute
Share your feedback!10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 5 minutes

Module 6, Lesson 2 Quiz5 minutes

1 app itemTotal 60 minutes

Workbook Activity: The Story of You60 minutes

4 discussion promptsTotal 40 minutes

How Would You Define Reflection?10 minutes
Discuss the 5 C's10 minutes
Reflecting on the Importance of Stories10 minutes
Reflecting On the Power of Your Story10 minutes

1 pluginTotal 15 minutes

Brilliant, Passionate You: Credits15 minutes

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Reviewed on Jan 11, 2024

Very cool course! After finishing the Happiness one this is a good level to add.

Reviewed on Nov 14, 2021

Enjoyed the whole course, it opened up my eyes to the things that I've been missing out on. That we all have a purpose, its just the want or need to search for it.

Reviewed on Nov 22, 2020

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

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