If you ask most people which would they like to do have fun or help someone, I think the initial reaction would be to have fun. Which one however, would make you happier in the long run? My thoughts are that it would be to help someone. Here is an inspirational piece of someone trying to make the world a better place. Please view it and then tell me which do you think bring about more happiness, helping people or just having some fun with friends.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jU7rhVub0rU
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Why you need GRIT in college
Early this year I received an e-mail from Patricia Bai, who was one of the strongest AP Economics students of the previous year. She was struggling with Economics at Dartmouth and had went to the professor for help during office hours. Instead of getting help, she was told that as a freshman, she was not smart enough to take the course. The professor trying to be nice, told her to drop the course so that it does not ruin her GPA.
So instead of getting help she was discouraged. The professor did not even think she was worthy of his help. Here is where the GRIT kicks in. Patricia decides of course not to drop the course. She has never walked away from a challenge before in her life and figured she could master the material. She worked endless hours, refusing to give up and finally received an A- on the final exam and a B+ for the course.
B+ probably not the grade Patricia wanted in any class. However, the more important lesson she learned was how gritty she really is. There is no doubt in my mind that Patricia is a bright young lady but more importantly she has the GRIT to make her successful. Now when faced with adversity in school she knows not thinks she can overcome it.
So instead of getting help she was discouraged. The professor did not even think she was worthy of his help. Here is where the GRIT kicks in. Patricia decides of course not to drop the course. She has never walked away from a challenge before in her life and figured she could master the material. She worked endless hours, refusing to give up and finally received an A- on the final exam and a B+ for the course.
B+ probably not the grade Patricia wanted in any class. However, the more important lesson she learned was how gritty she really is. There is no doubt in my mind that Patricia is a bright young lady but more importantly she has the GRIT to make her successful. Now when faced with adversity in school she knows not thinks she can overcome it.
Friday, December 6, 2013
Positive psychology
As I continue my journey in learning about character and its importance for success in school, business and life, I think that it is both important and interesting to understand what our own character strengths are. Here is the website so if you have time go to the website and take the VIA survey.
http://www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu/default.aspx
One of the ways Seligman differs from other people is that he tells you to focus on using your strengths and not on your weaknesses. So take the survey, if you feel comfortable comment on the blog, more importantly try to use your strengths in a new fashion this coming week.
http://www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu/default.aspx
One of the ways Seligman differs from other people is that he tells you to focus on using your strengths and not on your weaknesses. So take the survey, if you feel comfortable comment on the blog, more importantly try to use your strengths in a new fashion this coming week.
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