MOTIVATION
- Cultivate the motivation each day to show up at your best.
- Tap into the motivation that gets you out of bed and drives you to succeed.
- Tapping into authentic motivation and drive makes us unstoppable.
- Motivation is a habit, it’s not something you have, it’s something you generate.
- (OPTIONAL) If you want to take this year’s values to the next level, you can get the audio book, “The 6 Habits of Growth” by Brendon Burchard and listen to the chapter on Motivation (48 min) this month.
Know
Do ALL of the following:
- Watch this video, “Intro to the Constitution.” (25 min). Pause it as you go and do the work and mark your copy of the Constitution. Bring your marked Constitution to class.
- Watch this video about Vision Boards (9 min)
- Time to learn about the miracle of the humble pencil! Print this essay I, Pencil. Either read it or follow along as you watch this video presentation of the essay. What is the point he is trying to make? (That’s funny right there! ;)) Come prepared to share your thoughts.
- Study chapter 1 of Economics in One Lesson (there are 3 sections in the chapter). You can download and print a free version here, if desired. I would like you to have a paper copy (either printed or purchased) so that you can mark it up. We will not necessarily read it straight through so, if you choose to print, feel free to only print the assigned chapters each time. (Complete the following before watching the presidential debate in the assignment below.)
- Define the word fallacy. Write the definition on the first page of chapter 1 in the book.
- As you study this chapter, circle words you are unfamiliar with. Look up the definitions to 5 of them and write them in the margin.
- Write a paragraph about one idea that stood out to you.
- Come to class prepared to talk about this chapter.
- Study the following notecard definitions (until we get them ready for you to print):
- Article I of the Constitution: Legislative Branch
- Article II of the Constitution: Executive Branch
- Article III of the Constitution: Judicial Branch
- Article IV of the Constitution: States
- Article V of the Constitution: Amendment Process
- Article VI of the Constitution: Supremacy
- Article VII of the Constitution: Ratification Rules
- Economics: the science that deals with the production, distribution, and consumption of commodities
- Adam Smith: a Scottish scholar of the eighteenth century whose ideas about economics led to the growth of modern capitalism
- Capitalism: the creation of wealth and the ownership of capital, production, and distribution by individuals
- Invisible hand: A term used by Adam Smith to describe his belief that individuals seeking their economic self-interest actually benefit society more than they would if they tried to benefit society directly.
- Fallacy: A false or mistaken idea based on faulty knowledge or reasoning.
- Zero-sum: used to refer to a situation in which any win by one person always means a loss to another person involved
Understand
Do ALL of the following and be prepared to share in class:
- Put together a vision board. (Some of you did this in Psychocybernetics last year. That’s fine, you can use it, just make sure it’s up to date.) Ask yourself: What am I building and looking forward to? Think about what you want your life to look like 1, 5, 10 years in the future. Let those goals reflect on your vision board. If you don’t know how to make a vision board, you can follow this example of areas to think about. DON’T SPEND MORE THAN 20 MINUTES ON THIS. Take a picture of your vision board and text it to Sis. Cloward. (801-404-8809) This is your ticket into class. Remember:
- “See beyond your current struggles and recognize the reward/change/difference in your future if you start showing up now.” – Brendan Burchard
- Don’t listen to others and their limits to your ambition. Don’t let others’ demands and expectations keep you down.
- There is a presidential debate scheduled for Tuesday, September 10. Watch at least 30 minutes of the debate before coming to class.
- Take note of any references to the economy or to topics that impact our economy (jobs, taxes, any spending by the government, and the like). Don’t worry about whether you understand or agree with what the candidates say, just notice when related topics come up.
- Take a few minutes to consider and write down what topics are important to you as you think about the upcoming election. Are there economic ramifications of those topics?
Become
Accomplishment energy is the motivation you feel when you achieve something, whether it’s finishing a school project, scoring well on a test, or reaching a personal goal. When you accomplish something, it gives you a boost of confidence and a sense of pride. This positive feeling can make you excited to take on new challenges and try for even bigger goals.
For example, if you finish a tough assignment, that sense of achievement can give you the motivation to tackle the next one with more energy. It’s like building momentum—each success pushes you to keep going. Remembering your past wins can also remind you of what you’re capable of, making you believe in yourself even more.
This cycle of achieving and feeling motivated creates a powerful boost that helps you grow and improve. Accomplishment energy helps you stay motivated and committed to your goals, making it easier to overcome obstacles. So, the next time you achieve something, big or small, celebrate that win! It’s not just about the achievement itself; it’s about how that success can motivate and inspire you to keep pushing forward and reach for more.
Look at your vision board everyday and start creating some accomplishment energy that you are following through with something. Journal about how this makes you feel in your common place book. Set a goal to look at your vision board for 1 minutes every day for a month and come up with a reward you will give yourself when you succeed.
