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How Self-Motivation Shapes Personal Success

Explore self-motivation's role in personal success, blending Renaissance wisdom with modern psychology. Develop a growth mindset, emotional intelligence, and goal-setting skills for achieving ambitions and thriving in a changing world.
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University of Colorado System

11 Courses


The University of Colorado System consists of four campuses throughout the state and provides education to more than 70,000 students each year. CU offers a broad spectrum of academic programs, inclusive of highly-rated graduate programs in the disciplines of business, law, and engineering.

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Overview

Embark on an immersive learning experience that delves into the essence of self-motivation and its pivotal role in sculpting personal triumph. This course weaves the intellectual richness of the European Renaissance with the nuanced tapestry of contemporary psychology, offering a profound understanding of the drivers behind personal achievements.

Discover the balance between intrinsic aspirations and the extrinsic rewards that shape our paths to success. Cultivate a resilient growth mindset and elevate your emotional intelligence to new heights, equipping yourself with the tools for effective goal-setting and the realization of your personal and professional ambitions.

Through this course, you will embrace a Global Renaissance Mindset, characterized by an insatiable curiosity, boundless creativity, and the courage to transcend cultural boundaries. Engage in practices of mindfulness and self-reflection that are pivotal in nurturing personal growth.

Learn to navigate the intricate dance of risk-taking and failure, transforming them into stepping stones for innovation and success. This isn't just a course; it's a journey to empower your individual growth, preparing you to navigate and thrive in an ever-evolving world with confidence and a broadened perspective.

Syllabus

  • Foundations of Self-Motivation
  • This module sets the stage for understanding the underpinnings of self-motivation. It explores various theories of motivation and how they apply to self-driven success. The importance of individual differences and the role of nature and nurture in fostering self-motivation are examined. Students will gain a deep understanding of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and how these concepts are pivotal to personal achievement and success.
  • Goal Setting and Self-Efficacy
  • This module dives into the mechanics of effective goal setting and the concept of self-efficacy. Students will learn about the SMART goal-setting framework, the growth mindset, and how self-belief contributes to goal achievement. Furthermore, this module emphasizes the impact of resilience and grit on the road to personal success.
  • Harnessing Emotional Intelligence for Personal Success
  • Emotional intelligence is a cornerstone of self-motivation and personal success. This module explores the importance of emotional intelligence in motivation and the key role it plays in developing a global renaissance mindset. The course offers practical strategies to enhance emotional self-awareness, emotional regulation, empathy, and effective interpersonal communication.
  • The Global Renaissance Mindset: Cultivating Curiosity, Creativity, and Courage
  • This final module emphasizes the development of a Global Renaissance Mindset – a mindset that values curiosity, creativity, courage, and cultural understanding. Learners will delve into techniques for cultivating these skills, explore the role of mindfulness and reflection in personal growth, and learn how to apply these principles to their path toward personal success.
  • Mapping Your Personal Motivation through a Mandala
  • Embark on a transformative journey of introspection by crafting a visual mandala that encapsulates your personal identity and its interplay with fundamental motivational theories. This engaging module, segmented into four integral sections, allows you to delve deep into understanding self-motivation, goal-setting dynamics, emotional intelligence facets, and the essence of a Global Renaissance mindset. Supplement your mandala with a reflective video, sharing the profound insights unearthed during this immersive exercise. Whether you're artistically inclined or not, this module is a testament to the power of introspection and creativity combined. Dive in and discover yourself anew!

Taught by

Roger L Martinez


Subjects

Personal Development