Introduction 

Today’s interview and why it means so much to me

I wish I had known about Jack when I was in college.

 

Today’s Topic – Jack Spirko of The Survival Podcast

Join us today as we discuss…

* Jack’s wonky path to get where he is now

* college as the expectation for Jack in his family growing up

* The “big lie” that parents and high school guidance counselors sell prospective college students of a guaranteed job/career upon graduation if they do well, and suggestions for current college students in order to help them make the best of their college experience

* Entrepreneurship, and what drives Jack not only in his various endeavors, but also why he teaches and encourages others to build their own businesses

* “Building your brand” as a college student

* Jack’s thoughts on mentorship, and what he’s gotten out of his mentors

* What he would do if could go back in time, and what he’d do with his current knowledge in terms of educating yourself?

* Thoughts on goal setting

* Jack’s advice for college students that might be struggling to find their way right now

Learn more about Jack by visiting www.thesurvivalpodcast.com

 

Home Exercise this week 

* Tackle the scariest step of your goal that’s within reach. Time to make some real progress. Be “fearless” in your pursuit of that goal.

Previous week’s home exercises

Set a SMART goal with an approximate completion date of 3-4 months from now. It may help to think about your goal in terms of wellness.

Complete the Personal Medicine Worksheet (link above), considering how it relates to your goal.

Tell one other person about the goal you intend to achieve this semester. This accountability trick helps make the goal “real” if you’ve been holding it inside of you up until now, and also serves as a means to get started if you haven’t already.

 

Next Week

Part 1 of WRAP (Wellness/Recovery Action Plan) for College Students

 

Housekeeping

If you have mental health issues and a success story to tell (current college student or former), I’d like to interview you about your goal achievement quest, the struggles/adversity you faced, as well the recovery strategies you learned! I’m particularly interested in interviewing student entrepreneurs and those involved in mental health advocacy, but the invitation to come on the podcast and talk about your successes, as well as strategies you learned to help manage, stands for all. Please reach out.

Email me at: [email protected]

Are you a college student who is brand new to online learning? Or maybe you struggled in your first go-around with your online course and can’t figure out the mindset behind online learning? Please be sure to check out this course I made: https://aceyouronlineclass.thinkific.com Price is now $19, podcast listeners may email me for a coupon code for an additional $9 off, so get at me!

You can also visit the podcast’s Facebook page. That can be found at:

www.facebook.com/collegestudentsuccesspodcast

The podcast now has a Twitter feed! I mainly tweet out links to podcast episodes when they drop, as well as connecting with and recognizing my influences as they help contribute to the development of content. Follow the podcast: @DMalenczak

Please subscribe to my podcast in iTunes,

Introduction 

Week #3, and just like that 20% done with the semester

Today’s Topic – Elyn Saks

My short review of The Center Cannot Hold and themes I noticed throughout the book:

* Close friendships

* Dignity in failure (medication)

* Passion for her work as a coping skill

Join us today as we discuss…

* Elyn’s experiences as a college student with a mental illness, and strategies she learned to help keep focus on her academic goals

* her primary work with the Saks Institute for Mental Health Law, Policy, and Ethics (get link for college)

*  especially important legal issues facing college students with mental health issues today

* Elyn’s opinion about medication, how it’s changed, and what she’d say to college students struggling with the decision of whether to take medicaiton

* Advice Elyn would give to her college self, knowing what she knows now about illness management

* Info about the Saks Institute, including a link to Elyn’s TED talk 

* The first video of a series about college campus mental health produced by the Saks Institute

Home Exercise this week

 Tell one other person about the goal you intend to achieve this semester. This accountability trick helps make the goal “real” if you’ve been holding it inside of you up until now, and also serves as a means to get started if you haven’t already.

Previous week’s home exercises

* Set a SMART goal with an approximate completion date of 3-4 months from now. It may help to think about your goal in terms of wellness.

* Complete the Personal Medicine Worksheet (link above), considering how it relates to your goal.

Interview coming up over the next week

* 2/8/17 – Jack Spirko of The Survival Podcast

Housekeeping

If you have mental health issues and a success story to tell (current college student or former), I’d like to interview you about your goal achievement quest, the struggles/adversity you faced, as well the recovery strategies you learned! I’m particularly interested in interviewing student entrepreneurs and those involved in mental health advocacy, but the invitation to come on the podcast and talk about your successes, as well as strategies you learned to help manage, stands for all. Please reach out.

 

Email me at: [email protected]

 

Are you a college student who is brand new to online learning? Or maybe you struggled in your first go-around with your online course and can’t figure out the mindset behind online learning? Please be sure to check out this course I made: https://aceyouronlineclass.thinkific.com Price is now $19, podcast listeners may email me for a coupon code for an additional $9 off, so get at me!

 

You can also visit the podcast’s Facebook page. That can be found at:

www.

Introduction

Week #2 is here, and I am very, very excited for today’s interview.

Today’s Topic – Dr. Pat Deegan

View/download Pat’s Personal Medicine Worksheet here (PDF)

Join us today as we discuss…

*

Pat’s experience of being a college student with a mental illness, and in particular, how she handled the awkwardness of relapse

*

Coping strategies she discovered that aided in her recovery as she progressed through college

*

The most surprising thing Pat learned about mental illness through her research that would is helpful for college students to hear

*

The concept and importance of Personal Medicine

*

Shared decision making, and tips for people who’d like to build this into their therapeutic relationships

*

Pat’s advice for college students who are struggling to achieve the goals that are really important to them

*

How to learn more about Pat’s work:

* https://www.patdeegan.com/

* https://www.patdeegan.com/commonground

Home Exercise this week

* Complete the Personal Medicine Worksheet (link above), considering how it relates to your goal.

Previous week’s home exercises

* Set a SMART goal with an approximate completion date of 3-4 months from now. It may help to think about your goal in terms of wellness.

Interview coming up next week

* 2/1/17 – Elyn Saks

* Elyn’s Book https://www.amazon.com/Center-Cannot-Hold-Journey-Through/dp/1401309445

Housekeeping

If you have mental health issues and a success story to tell (current college student or former), I’d like to interview you about your goal achievement quest, the struggles/adversity you faced, as well the recovery strategies you learned! I’m particularly interested in interviewing student entrepreneurs and those involved in mental health advocacy, but the invitation to come on the podcast and talk about your successes, as well as strategies you learned to help manage, stands for all. Please reach out.

 

Email me at: [email protected]

 

Are you a college student who is brand new to online learning? Or maybe you struggled in your first go-around with your online course and can’t figure out the mindset behind online learning? Please be sure to check out this course I made: https://aceyouronlineclass.thinkific.comPrice is now $19, podcast listeners may email me for a coupon code for an additional $9 off, so get at me!

 

You can also visit the podcast’s Facebook page. That can be found at:

www.facebook.com/collegestudentsuccesspodcast

The podcast now has a Twitter feed!

Introduction – Welcome Back!

Podcast plans

* Focus on Wellness this semester (photo credit SAMHSA/Dr. Peggy Swarbrick)

* Introduction to WRAP for Wellness students – 5 part series, starting 2/8

What’s new on the podcast?

* Cleaned out podcast studio/closet

* Better quality sound (foam)

* Better editing (more experience, bought studio headphones)

* Awesome guests

* Trying to bring more value, starting with today

* Mixing it up with music some

* There will a spring break this semester (no podcast week of 3/6)

* Expect episodes on Wednesdays this semester

Review of my past goals from previous podcast seasons

* Get through the first season of the podcast (Fall 2015)

* Build my online course (Ace Your Online Class) (Spring 2016)

* Adjust/do well in my grad school course (Fall 2016)

* Improve my wellness (physical, social) (Spring 2017)

Today’s Topic – Gabby Frost of the Buddy Project (sorry for intermittent scratchy sounds that popped up in this interview)

Join us today as we discuss…

* how Gabby came up with the idea for the Buddy Project.

* strategies that have helped her to be the most productive student she can, while at the same time running a non-profit.

* the connection between entrepreneurial passion (an extra-curricular activity apart from school), and coursework in college. Do they intertwine at all?

* some goals Gabby is currently working on, from a business standpoint as well as personally.

* advice for college students who are struggling to achieve the goals that are really important to them

* where to find out more about Gabby and the Buddy Project

*

* http://www.buddy-project.org/ – Find out about the project here

* https://twitter.com/ProjectBuddy – Buddy Project’s Twitter Feed

* https://twitter.com/gabby_frost – Gabby’s Twitter Feed

* https://www.crowdrise.com/buddy-project – Buddy Project’s current goal is to build an app to make it easier to match people; here’s how to support them

Home Exercise this week

* Set a goal with an approximate completion date of 3-4 months from now

* Make it SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic/Relevant, Time-Limited

* Think about goal in terms of wellness (8 dimensions pic)

Interviews coming up over the next two weeks

* 1/25/17 – Pat Deegan

* 2/1/17 – Elyn Saks

Housekeeping

If you have mental health issues and a success story to tell (current college student or former), I’d like to interview you about your goal achievement quest, the struggles/adversity you faced, as well the recovery strategies you learned! I’m particularly interested in interviewing student entrepreneurs and those involved in mental health advocacy, but the invitation to come on the podcast and talk about your successes, as well as strategies you learned to help manage,

Introduction

End of the semester is upon us!

Topic of the day from r/college

Visualization technique for overcoming stress related to finals

Today’s Topic: Semester in Review

 

What went right

* Brought the most value

* I learned a great deal

* Starting to get noticed

What went less than right

* Crave more students to talk about goals

* Had a lull where I slightly lacked inspirations for topics

* Still looking for feedback from students about the podcast

Goal progress: How’d ya do?

* Passion for Curiosity

* Value

* Leverage

* Accountability

* Sustainability

Home Exercise

* Start thinking about your Spring semester goal

Previous Week’s Home Exercises

 

* Write down you goal for this semester. It should be one single goal, something you really, really want, and something you can achieve in 3 months.

* Now that you have a goal, it’s time to map it out. Begin to break the goal down in chunks. Each chunk can be broken down further into steps (not all at once if you don’t want). Give at least one chunk a deadline.

* Take something you’ve been procrastinating on, and “put it to bed.” Either do it, or figure out why you’re not doing it, and take care of that issue. Or don’t do it, and be fine with the fact that you’ve changed directions, or it’s really not due yet.

* How does online learning relate to your goal this semester? It might not currently, but is there a way you can leverage any low cost/free online resources? Think about the lifelong learner.

* Pick one of the Wealth-Building Principles and determine how it can help your goal become a reality. This might be more of a long-term play for many, but consider these principles and which ones you might want to better embrace as you focus on your goals.

* Take stock of where you’re at with your goal progress so far. Make adjustments as needed.

* Evaluate your need to seek help. Do you need help with your goal? Where would you expect to find that help? Write down your possible solutions and make a plan to get that help.

* Figure out one way to build resiliency and anti-fragility in your life. Is there any way that the goal you’re working on will make you more resilient or anti-fragile?

* Brainstorm 1-2 people you can target as mentors to help you reach the goal you’re working on, or some other goal that you have on your radar. This exercise is meant to be long-term in that it might not relate right now to what you’re working on, but my pay off down the road. Start laying the groundwork now.

* Explore your school’s disability office as much as you feel comfortable. It might mean simple web research, calling them, or even making a visit. Find out the services they offer and determine whether they can help you with your goal.

* Determine your present momentum direction (positive or negative?). Where is the friction? Work to lessen it.

* Figure out what you’re grateful for, and write it down. Better yet, tell somebody else.

* Listen to one episode of Gary Vaynerchuk’s podcast (23 min long). The episode is actually a chapter from his newest audiobook Ask Gary Vee, and it’s all about self-awareness.

Introduction

Week #14, the end is near

Today’s Topic: Self-Awareness

The home exercise I gave last week was to listen to Gary Vaynerchuk’s #AskGaryVee podcast, where he recently released a chapter of his most recent audiobook about Self-Awareness. Since this is a difficult topic to conceptualize and give advice on, I used his chapter and questions he is asked about self-awareness as the springboard for our discussion today.  If you didn’t get the chance to listen, it’s a good idea to check it out before listening to this episode, but not necessary.

*

What are some easy ways to become more self-aware?

Can self awareness be taught? Gary says no

*

I say yes b/c I’ve seen it in the form of “development of insight” which is one part of self-awareness

Need a supportive environment with trusting people.

Four factors that impact self-awareness:

* trouble with monitoring self

* memory issues

* trouble with reasoning (insight)

*  issues with coping

https://www.health.qld.gov.au/abios/behaviour/family_sup_worker/insight_aware_fsw.pdf

What’s the most common mistake founders (students) make when building a consumer-based business?

* Lack of self awareness and confidence, but have humility

* Making same mistakes repeatedly, not learning, not practicing trial/error

Tips for presenting for potential client?

* Strengths-focused, know what you’re good at. Know you.

How does humor play a role in (business)?

* I’ll take it from a learning perspective.

* Humor in teaching

What was the biggest decision in your life that made you successful today (my very early childhood self-awareness moment)?

* Elementary school reading “The Pearl”

* Realization of how easy things came for me, and that I didn’t need to work hard to get good grades

Toughest thing I had to do for my career?

* Right now (PhD program)

How do I keep low self-confidence from keeping me from succeeding?

* Help people “unwind” anxieties from the past via therapy

* Communication over drugs

* Hierarchy of needs, need to fix confidence before you can tackle goal achievement

* Being confident for others

How would suggest telling someone they need to stop (doing something)?

* Plant seed first

* When that fails, they need to be “smacked”

* “The Market” = natural consequences

Do you think it’s necessary to have an outgoing personality to be a success (ful entrepreneur)?

* No

How do I overcome my people-pleasing nature?

* Agree w/ Gary here, but there’s a certain level of satisfaction that comes with learning to effectively say no.

How personal is too personal when it comes to “putting yourself out there”?

* What’s more important, IQ or EQ?

Home Exercise

* None from me. Focus on your real home exercises this week!

Introduction

Week #13

Two plus year goal achieved for me

Topic of the day from r/college

Housing

* On-Campus or Off-Campus

* Base level need

* Hidden expenses/flexibility

* Tests your independence further

Today’s Topic: Assertiveness for College Students

Assertiveness Quizzes

http://psychologytoday.tests.psychtests.com/take_test.php?idRegTest=3195

http://www.oaktreecounseling.com/assrtquz.htm

Maslow Heirarchy of Needs Episode

http://www.collegestudentsuccesspodcast.com/2015/10/episode-14-abraham-maslow-and-his-hierarchy-of-needs-college-student-style/

Suggestions for being more assertive

https://www.mnsu.edu/counseling/students/assertiveness.html

Home Exercise

* Today’s home exercise is something completely different. Assertiveness may or may not be related to your goal, so I’m not going to assign a task that is related to assertiveness today. If it’s something you need to work on, you know it now, and I’d advise trying some of the suggestions from the article we discussed today.

* For next week, I’d like you to listen to one episode of Gary Vaynerchuk’s podcast (23 min long). The episode is actually a chapter from his newest audiobook Ask Gary Vee, and it’s all about self-awareness. We will discuss this concept in next week’s show, so consider his discussion about the topic a primer for our next episode.

* https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/askgaryvee-audiobook-chapter/id928159684?i=1000378154062&mt=2

Previous Week’s Home Exercises

 

* Write down you goal for this semester. It should be one single goal, something you really, really want, and something you can achieve in 3 months.

* Now that you have a goal, it’s time to map it out. Begin to break the goal down in chunks. Each chunk can be broken down further into steps (not all at once if you don’t want). Give at least one chunk a deadline.

* Take something you’ve been procrastinating on, and “put it to bed.” Either do it, or figure out why you’re not doing it, and take care of that issue. Or don’t do it, and be fine with the fact that you’ve changed directions, or it’s really not due yet.

* How does online learning relate to your goal this semester? It might not currently, but is there a way you can leverage any low cost/free online resources? Think about the lifelong learner.

* Pick one of the Wealth-Building Principles and determine how it can help your goal become a reality. This might be more of a long-term play for many, but consider these principles and which ones you might want to better embrace as you focus on your goals.

* Take stock of where you’re at with your goal progress so far. Make adjustments as needed.

* Evaluate your need to seek help. Do you need help with your goal? Where would you expect to find that help? Write down your possible solutions and make a plan to get that help.

Introduction

Week #12 – Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

Topic of the day from r/college

Dealing with shitty professors

* Reach out early (our mantra)

* Practice assertiveness

* Don’t be afraid to go over their head, it’s not hard

* Practice your advocacy beforehand

* Ask on Reddit (actually not a bad idea)

Today’s Topic: Gratitude

http://www.health.harvard.edu/newsletter_article/in-praise-of-gratitude

http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/expandinggratitude

Link to other two episodes I reference in today’s:

Episode 24 I talk a little more about the science behind gratitude: http://www.collegestudentsuccesspodcast.com/2015/11/episode-24-action-cures-fear-making-mistakes-is-the-plan/

Episode 53 I talk about Dr. Martin Seligman re: resiliency training:

http://www.collegestudentsuccesspodcast.com/2016/10/episode-53-resiliency-anti-fragility-for-college-students/

Home Exercise

* Figure out what you’re grateful for, and write it down. Better yet, tell somebody else.

Previous Week’s Home Exercises

 

* Write down you goal for this semester. It should be one single goal, something you really, really want, and something you can achieve in 3 months.

* Now that you have a goal, it’s time to map it out. Begin to break the goal down in chunks. Each chunk can be broken down further into steps (not all at once if you don’t want). Give at least one chunk a deadline.

* Take something you’ve been procrastinating on, and “put it to bed.” Either do it, or figure out why you’re not doing it, and take care of that issue. Or don’t do it, and be fine with the fact that you’ve changed directions, or it’s really not due yet.

* How does online learning relate to your goal this semester? It might not currently, but is there a way you can leverage any low cost/free online resources? Think about the lifelong learner.

* Pick one of the Wealth-Building Principles and determine how it can help your goal become a reality. This might be more of a long-term play for many, but consider these principles and which ones you might want to better embrace as you focus on your goals.

* Take stock of where you’re at with your goal progress so far. Make adjustments as needed.

* Evaluate your need to seek help. Do you need help with your goal? Where would you expect to find that help? Write down your possible solutions and make a plan to get that help.

* Figure out one way to build resiliency and anti-fragility in your life. Is there any way that the goal you’re working on will make you more resilient or anti-fragile?

* Brainstorm 1-2 people you can target as mentors to help you reach the goal you’re working on, or some other goal that you have on your radar. This exercise is meant to be long-term in that it might not relate right now to what you’re working on, but my pay off down the road. Start laying the groundwork now.

* Explore your school’s disability office as much as you feel comfortable.

Introduction

Week #11

Topic of the day from r/college

Some inspiring words about college burnout for those with mental health issues

Today’s Topic: Discussion of Momentum 

What is momentum?

Velocity x Mass = Momentum

http://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/how-to-create-your-unique-personal-momentum.html?utm_source=post&utm_medium=whenmomentumrsquosonyoursideyoufeelinvincibleyoufeelunstoppable&utm_campaign=innerlink

Where do you see momentum?

* This election

* Stock market (“The trend is your friend”)

* Sports (Cubs)

Momentum in the NFL

Cornell Hockey

Intro to Psychology of Momentum

Psychological velocity is provided by some important event; in sports that is usually a “big play” that turns the tide: a key interception in a football game or a steal and slam dunk in hoops.

Mass, according to this theory, is provided by the social context: How important is the game? Is a team emotionally invested in the outcome of this game more than others?”

“Multiply” the two to get = Psychological Momentum

https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/second-thought/201009/unifying-theory-psychological-momentum

Always remember: Momentum is generally “short-lived, temporary in nature”

Iso-Ahola, S. E., & Dotson, C. O. (2016). Psychological momentum: Why success breeds success. Review of General Psychology, 18(1), 19-33.

Ways to harness Momentum:

* Stop negative momentum

* Start small

* Recognize & Reward

* Leverage Habits & Routines

* Take Pride

* Take Breaks, Sustain Energy

http://www.lifehack.org/articles/productivity/how-boost-productivity-through-building-momentum.html

Here’s how you build upward momentum:

* Make a list of at least six areas of your life and work that are important to you.

* Resolve to take at least one action, every day, to improve that area of your life.

* Schedule those actions into your daily routine.

* Execute on your plan.

http://www.inc.com/geoffrey-james/how-to-create-upward-momentum.html

What happens when you encounter issues with friction or direction?

Home Exercise

* Determine your present momentum direction (positive or negative?).

* Where is the friction? Work to lessen it.

Previous Week’s Home Exercises

 

* Write down you goal for this semester.

Introduction

Entering week #10, how are we doing 2/3’s through the semester?

Topic of the day from r/college

https://www.reddit.com/r/college/comments/5bjfhw/how_do_you_efficiently_and_effectively_prepare/?st=iv7fpc85&sh=0bf5640b

* What’s the “Big Idea?”

* The less content per slide, the better

* Don’t read as you present, consider why powerpoint exists (bulletpoints, act as trigger), improv

* Images for a reason

* Be yourself, not a robot

* Practice (for real)

Today’s Topic: Interview with Barbara Blacklock of University of Minnesota

Just us today as we discuss:

* How Barbara got into the field of helping people with disabilities succeed in college

* What keeps her in the job

* Trends she is noticing on campus that mirror the research as far as college students facing mental health issues

* Suggestions for students who might be seeking accommodations at their school, and tricks of the trade for getting the most out of accommodations

* What to do if you are not getting the help they feel they deserve from your Disability Office

* How Barbara personally views goals when it comes to recovery from mental illness

* Her advice for college students with mental health issues who are struggling to achieve goals that are really important to them

Home Exercise

* Explore your school’s disability office as much as you feel comfortable. It might mean simple web research, calling them, or even making a visit. Find out the services they offer. It’s good to know where it is and how to reach them in the even that you ever do need their services, you won’t have to waste time locating them.

* My goal progress 2/3’s through

Previous Week’s Home Exercises

 

* Write down you goal for this semester. It should be one single goal, something you really, really want, and something you can achieve in 3 months.

* Now that you have a goal, it’s time to map it out. Begin to break the goal down in chunks. Each chunk can be broken down further into steps (not all at once if you don’t want). Give at least one chunk a deadline.

* Take something you’ve been procrastinating on, and “put it to bed.” Either do it, or figure out why you’re not doing it, and take care of that issue. Or don’t do it, and be fine with the fact that you’ve changed directions, or it’s really not due yet.

* How does online learning relate to your goal this semester? It might not currently, but is there a way you can leverage any low cost/free online resources? Think about the lifelong learner.

* Pick one of the Wealth-Building Principles and determine how it can help your goal become a reality. This might be more of a long-term play for many, but consider these principles and which ones you might want to better embrace as you focus on your goals.

* Take stock of where you’re at with your goal progress so far. Make adjustments as needed.

* Evaluate your need to seek help. Do you need help with your goal? Where would you expect to find that help? Write down your possible solutions and make a plan to get that help.

* Figure out one way to build resiliency and anti-fragility in your life. Is there any way that the goal you’re working o...