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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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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 Feb 26, 2021

IT WAS REALLY A GOOD EXPERIENCE FOR ME FOR DOING THIS COURSE.IT WAS VERY HELPFUL TO ME TO BECAME MORE CONFIDENT IN MY LIFE.

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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.

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Reviewed on Feb 21, 2023

Amazing course! So thoughtful and well thought out. Presenters/speakers and topics were so diverse and useful,

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