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FLEX Developing the Mindset of Success Bill Gates Steve Jobs Elon Musk 16W2
Class experience
In this 16-week class, the student will learn how to develop the mindset of success through the examples of Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, and Elon Musk. The class will be divided into the following weeks and topics: Week 1: Introduction to the Power of Positive Thinking and Luck What is positive thinking and why is it important? The science behind positive thinking and its benefits Week 2: Understanding Luck and Opportunity What is luck and how does it relate to opportunity? How to recognize and...
Students will learn how to set goals, stay motivated, think critically, and persevere through challenges. They will study the lives of successful entrepreneurs Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, and Elon Musk and learn how to develop a success-oriented mindset.
The teacher has a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science with Honors, has over 20 years of teaching experience in many different topics from ages 8 -80, and has founded three successful companies before the age of 30.
Homework Offered
Homework will be assigned each week and will involve individual or group projects related to the topic of the week. Homework will take approximately 1 hour per week.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Learner progress will be assessed through informal assessments and feedback provided by the teacher throughout the class.Grades Offered
In terms of handling comments from learners regarding the controversies surrounding the individuals in this course, we will encourage open and respectful dialogue. We will provide a safe and inclusive learning environment where learners are free to express their opinions, ask questions, and engage in thoughtful discussions. Our approach will be to present the information objectively and encourage learners to form their own opinions based on the evidence presented. We will emphasize the importance of critical thinking, respectful communication, and the ability to consider different viewpoints. We will also provide guidance on how to have productive and respectful discussions on sensitive topics, including how to disagree respectfully and seek common ground.
"Billionaire: The Life and Times of Sir James Goldsmith" by Ivan Fallon "The Real Story Behind the 'Steve Jobs Movie" by Brent Schlender and Rick Tetzeli "Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future" by Ashlee Vance "Steve Jobs" by Walter Isaacson "The New New Thing: A Silicon Valley Story" by Michael Lewis "Bill Gates: The Life and Business Lessons of Bill Gates" by Influential Individuals "The Hard Thing About Hard Things" by Ben Horowitz "The Cult of Mac" by Leander Kahney
Explosive Learning specialises in Life Skills classes that: * Develop essential life skills rarely taught in schools * Improve wellbeing by helping make kids happy and active * Increase confidence through performance skills * Are great fun to...
Self-Paced Class
$25
weekly or $399 for all content16 pre-recorded lessons
16 weeks of teacher feedback
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1 year of access to the content
Ages: 11-14