What if you could treat all the challenges of life as a fun opportunity to win, to compete, to play around and learn from failure to try again and again. Games are not always won, but you keep playing and you don't give up, and you have FUN too! What if all aspects of life could be like this?

words matter. when we use the word SMART, we usually say someone is smart... it implies a fixed mindset, that talent matters more than effort: DEAD WRONG. we can live and GROW with a growth mindset when we understand actions, behaviors, habits, decisions are SMART. find the smart strategies, the smart skills, and start ACTIONS you take to improve. use the word smart correctly to change your beliefs.

learning is repetition, this is the way of living things. do it more and more and eventually it becomes memorized, habit. reminders are necessary for all people all the time, so give yourself reminders, look for them, find the people that remind you, the things that remind you to be positive, motivated, productive, BETTER. 

i assumed this kid was just always productive and positive, turns out she's MADE her life great from her own hard work and EFFORT. Sports taught her the benefit of failure and power of teamwork. AND TO ENJOY CHALLENGES???

So proud of this transformation, he's making huge changes because he realized that slacking off and catching up is really stressful, and being busy with success is much better. Amon has made massive changes by working with a partner and deciding not to make his mom mad. 

making changes for yourself is the best feeling in the world. amberly comes on the pod to talk about her amazing transformation, and how focusing on the positives keeps her motivated. also! having partners to keep you accountable makes everything easier, and more fun. truly one of my most inspiring student success stories. 

When you are playful and curious in low stakes scenarios, you are learning, growing. As a beginner, a student, you are accepting failures and learning because you recognize perfection is overrated. By cultivating a playful mindset with everything in life, you get better at viewing all things with a growth mindset. Rewiring your brain to allow for more and more rewiring means you can do anything, and have fun while doing it. this just might be the secret. 

Listen in for a personal and honest update with a student who knows her weaknesses and WORKS on them! No one has to be at their best 24/7, but the more you communicate with the people you work with (teachers!) the better the relationship can be for everyone!

your mind is money, spend it wisely, because you become what you pay attention to. What you CHOOSE to PAY attention to is an investment in future you. you have control if you choose to take it.

This student is at a low point due to absence, but she's really good at catching up. in fact, she LOVES the feeling of being productive. But how can she make sure she is PROUD of herself for the amazing work she is doing? and how is dopamine impacting her life...