Thomas Edison said "Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time." This quote emphasizes that perseverance is key to success, and giving up should be avoided even when all other attempts have failed, as succeeding on the next try is always a possibility. The quote encourages readers to keep trying and never give up, as continued effort is the surest path toward eventual success.

1. Who said “Our greatest weakness lies in
giving up. The most certain way to
succeed is always to try just one more
time”?
A. C.S. Lewis
B. Eleanor Roosevelt
C. Thomas Jefferson
D. Walt Disney
E. Thomas Edison

2. New schedule (gold)
stapled to the old schedule
(pink)
Your copy of “Brainology”

3.  Identify the differences in
fixed and growth mindsets
 Summarize short passages
 Identify your short-term and
long-term goals

4. Do this in your composition book!
Free write—write without picking up your pen or pencil until I say stop.
Do not worry about grammar, spelling, or sounding silly. Start with
the prompt and go where your mind takes you. Remember, you are
your audience!
Prompt:
What would you attempt
if you knew you could not
fail?
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6.  With a partner, you are going to find the section of
“Brainology” that discusses a fixed mindset in
terms of desire
 In the box on the handout, write the page number
and a summary of what the article says
 Discuss the concept with your partner for the
remainder of your time
 When I say switch, you will have a new partner
 Find the section of “Brainology” that discusses a
growth mindset in terms of desire
 Continue in this manner for all of the boxes

8. “The View from Here: Sara Blakely”

9. Free write—write without picking up your
pen or pencil until I say stop. Do not
worry about grammar, spelling, or
sounding silly. Start with the prompt and
go where your mind takes you.
Prompt:
 What are your goals for the next ten years?
 What are your goals for this semester?
 What are your goals for this month?
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10.  On three separate sheets of
paper, draw your goals for this
month, this semester, and the
next ten years
 Label each sheet appropriately

11.  Quickly explain your goals
 Show your pictures if you feel
comfortable

12. Move to LRC 513

15. Please turn your monitors off! I am
going to walk you through it first!

16. Take the syllabus quiz until you get a 90
percent or higher. Once you reach that
score, turn off your monitor and help
everyone in your pod get that score!

18. Due by Wednesday, January 27, 2016,
at 11:15 a.m.

19.  Identify the differences in
fixed and growth mindsets
 Summarize short passages
 Identify your short-term and
long-term goals

20.  Will you attempt the activities you
wrote about in the beginning free
write today (what would you
attempt if you knew you couldn’t
fail)? Why or why not?
 Ask any questions you want me to
address next class.

21. Due Tuesday, January 26, at 11:55 p.m.
 Practice Turnitin assignment due tonight at 11:55 p.m.
Due Thursday, January 28, at 11:55 p.m.:
 Syllabus quiz (you can take it as many times as you like)
 Post to the weekly discussion
Due Sunday, January 31, at 11:55 p.m.:
 Rough draft of Essay #1
 Respond to at least two students in the weekly discussion
Due Tuesday, February 2 (in class—Meet in Computer Commons A):
 “Brainology” reading log
 Complete the asking for help assignment
Due Tuesday, January 26, at 11:55 p.m.
 Post your picture to Moodle
Working on:
 Study for the names quiz (Week 3)
 Get your iClicker and Drive (we will begin using Drive next week, so if
you have it, you will want to begin bringing it to class)
 Office hour assignment