The Science of Success: What Researchers Know that You Should Know
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Course Summary
Learn the skills you need to achieve success in your personal and professional life with this course. Explore unorthodox and lesser-known advice that can help you stand out and achieve your goals.Key Learning Points
- Discover the importance of mindset and how to shift yours to achieve success
- Learn how to set and achieve goals that align with your values
- Explore strategies for effective communication and building strong relationships
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Develop a growth mindset and learn to overcome limiting beliefs
- Create and achieve goals that align with your values
- Build strong relationships and communicate effectively
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- No prior knowledge or experience required
- An open mind and willingness to learn
Course Difficulty Level
BeginnerCourse Format
- Self-paced
- Video lectures
- Quizzes and assessments
- Peer-reviewed assignments
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- The Science of Well-Being
- Mindshift: Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential
- Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Tony Robbins
- Marie Forleo
Related Books
Description
This engaging course is designed to help you achieve the success that you desire. Drawing on decades of scientific research, you will learn what the most successful people do differently than others, why IQ is not the most significant predictor of success (and can sometimes backfire), and why many commonly held beliefs hold people back from achieving their goals.
Outline
- Introduction to the Science of Success: What Researchers Know that You Should Know
- On Street Interviews - What is Success?
- Welcome and Why I Created this Course
- What is Success?
- What Predicts Success? Myths and Realities
- Interview with Vic Strecher, University of Michigan Professor of Public Health, discussing the importance of finding purpose in life and work. This video complements required video 2 (What is Success?).
- About the Professor
- How to Earn a Course Certificate
- Help us learn more about you!
- Optional Companion Book
- Optional Reading from Companion Book
- Week 1
- The Power of Beliefs
- What is a Growth Mindset and How Can it Help You Succeed?
- How the Growth Mindset Reduces Negative Impacts of Prejudice
- What Are Positive Core Self-Evaluations and How Can they Help You Succeed and Make More Money, Too
- Chapter 2: The Power of Beliefs
- Week 2
- The Power of Expertise
- The Miracle on the Hudson
- What Separate Experts from Non-Experts?
- How You Can Become an Expert through Purposeful, Deliberate Practice
- Chapter 3: The Power of Expertise
- Week 3
- The Power of Self-Motivation
- What is Conscientiousness, and Why Are Conscientiousness People More Likely to Succeed in School, at Work, and in Life?
- What is Grit, Why Do Gritty People Succeed, and How Can You Develop Your Grit
- Conscientiousness and Grit Assessment
- Chapter 4: The Power of Self-Motivation
- Collette and Collettey’s Cookie Business
- Week 4
- The Power of Relationships
- What is Social Capital and Why Does It Matter?
- Developing Self-Awareness and Creating Your Brand
- Becoming an Energizer
- Building your Network and Social Capital
- Are You an Energizer?
- Chapter 5: Are You an Energizer?
- Week 5
- The Power of a Plan: Creating Your Action Plan
- The Power of a Plan – Creating a Personalized Action Plan that Gets Results
- Chapter 6: Creating Your Action Plan
- Your Personalized Action Plan
- Post-Course Survey
- Title: Keep Learning with Michigan Online!
Summary of User Reviews
Coursera's Success course has received rave reviews from users. Many found the course to be engaging, informative, and practical. The course has been widely praised for its ability to help users develop successful habits and achieve their goals.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Practicality and effectiveness in helping users develop successful habits and achieve their goals.Pros from User Reviews
- Engaging and informative course material
- Practical tips and advice for achieving success
- Interactive assignments and quizzes for better retention
- Flexible schedule and self-paced learning environment
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course content to be too basic
- Course may not be suitable for those who are already well-versed in personal development
- Limited interaction with instructors and other students
- Course may require additional resources or materials to fully benefit from the content
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