Desmond's Journal

TLDL Summary:

• I ask students what gives them hope, receiving a variety of answers
• Two goals students have: getting an A with minimal effort or feeling confident and competent in their abilities
• My hope lies in students pushing their boundaries and discovering their potential

Picture this: a classroom filled with students, each with their own dreams, aspirations, and motivations. But what happens when those motivations seem to be dwindling, and the teacher has to dig deeper to ignite that spark within them?

In this post, I share a personal reflection on my attempts to uncover what gives my students hope. Join me as we dive into the complexities of student motivation. And who knows? Maybe along the way, we'll even discover that the key to unlocking hope is as simple as cracking a smile when a student says, "Every animal besides humans gives me hope."

Most likely.

Unless you love the experience of creating bars yourself.

This is one thing AI won't replace: the experience.

How will we adapt to value the experience? I'm not sure. Perhaps live performance becomes more important again.

When we have to question everything we see on a screen and hear in a recording because we know AI created it in some aspect, will the human-to-human connection be experienced?

What do you think about AI?

As always, Genius over doubt,

Desmond

Here's a new idea for February flows.

Since practicing daily gratitude is important because it helps shift our focus from negative thoughts and experiences to positive ones. It can also improve our emotional well-being and relationships, increase our resilience to stress, and boost our overall satisfaction with life. Taking the time to appreciate the good things in our lives, no matter how small, can help us cultivate a more positive outlook and improve our mental and emotional health.

So how do we build a growth rap practice for gratitude? 🤔

Who's up for this challenge?

Listen to this post for more.

As always

Genius over doubt,

-Desmond

I wanted to talk about my mantra turned catchphrase, genius over doubt.

In part one, I shared my nuanced definition of genius and explore other associations.

In part two, I examined the various blocks preventing us from tapping into our inner genius.

In part three, I focused on training your genius and how to develop your skills and abilities.

Part four discusses how to release your genius.

Thank you for joining me on this journey as I explore the transformative power of 'genius over doubt.'"

As always, genius over doubt.

-Desmond

P.S. What resonates with you? What do you need some clarity on? I think we could go deep in a workshop genius over doubt.

I wanted to talk about my mantra turned catchphrase, genius over doubt.

In part one, I shared my nuanced definition of genius and explore other associations.

In part two, I examined the various blocks preventing us from tapping into our inner genius.

Part three focuses on training your genius and how to develop your skills and abilities.

In part four, I will discuss how to release your genius.

Join me on this journey as I explore the transformative power of 'genius over doubt.'"

As always, genius over doubt.

-Desmond

I wanted to talk about my mantra turned catchphrase, genius over doubt.

In part one, I shared my nuanced definition of genius and explore other associations.

Part two examines the various blocks preventing us from tapping into our inner genius.

In part three, I will be focusing on training your genius and how to develop your skills and abilities.

In part four, I will discuss how to release your genius.

Join me on this journey as I explore the transformative power of 'genius over doubt.'"

As always, genius over doubt.

-Desmond

I wanted to talk about my mantra turned catchphrase, genius over doubt.

In part one, I share my nuanced definition of genius and explore other associations.

In part two, I will examine the various blocks preventing us from tapping into our inner genius.

In part three, I will be focusing on training your genius and how to develop your skills and abilities.

In part four, I will discuss how to release your genius.

Join me on this journey as I explore the transformative power of 'genius over doubt.'"

As always, genius over doubt.

-Desmond

Here's a list of the benefits of daily rap practice.

1. Improved flow: By practicing rap on a daily basis, you will become more comfortable with the flow of the music and the rhythm of the lyrics. This will help you to sound more natural and confident when performing or recording.
2. Increased vocabulary: Rapping requires you to come up with rhymes and wordplay, which can help you to expand your vocabulary and become more creative with language.
3. Enhanced memory: Remembering lyrics and performing them effectively requires a strong memory. Daily rap practice can help to improve your memory and recall abilities.
4. Improved confidence: The more you practice, the more confident you will become when performing or recording. This can help you to feel more comfortable on stage or in the studio.
5. Self-expression: Rapping is a great way to express yourself and share your thoughts and ideas with others. Daily practice can help you to hone your skills and find your own unique voice as an artist.

You'll notice that these benefits are to you and your rapping ability. In the post, I discuss how daily rap practice, like writing two to four bars a day, can build a habit that gets these kinds of results.

What's your daily rap practice? How might you start one in 2023?

As always, genius over doubt

-Desmond

What happens when the hope for your show doesn't meet your expectations?

I wanted to document my including you experience because it's important to know the highs and lows of the rap journey.

In Newberg Oregon, I experienced both.

Even when it doesn't go your way, genius over doubt

-Desmond

When it sounds good in your head and in your head only, it's a problem.

Here's some ideas on how to solve this.

Let me know if you know what I mean by metered in this post.

As Always, Genius over Doubt

-Desmond