Video Clips

     Climbing Mt. Everest
        This 6 minute video follows Rex Pemberton to the top of Mt. Everest.  He is successful by using preparation, teamwork, relationships, a knowledge of culture, conquering fear and taking it one step at a time.  It is interesting to compare mountain climbing with college success. 

     Success in 8 Words and 3 Minutes
        Richard St. John completed over 500 interviews  of successful people gathering “words of wisdom.” He synthesized his findings into 8 traits to be successful including passion, work, focus, push, ideas, improve, serve and persist.  This video is a good introduction or summary of some main topics in the text. 

     The Nature of Success
        Here are the key ideas in this movie: believe in yourself, find your passion, pursue goals, take action, commit to excellence, live with integrity, seek peace, failure is an opportunity for learning, persevere.
     The Dream Movie
        The key idea is not to let your thoughts or attitudes limit your success.
     The Recipe for Success Movie
        The recipe for success is to start with an idea, develop a plan, be determined and have the proper mindset
     The 212 Degree Movie
        A little extra effort, perseverance, belief and a goal will get you where you want to go. 

Chapter 2, Exploring Your Personality and Major

Type Can is a humorous way of illustrating personality types:
http://www.typecan.com/  

Chapter 3, Learning Style and Intelligence
     "No Arms"
        This video clip shows how a young woman has successfully compensated for having no arms.  This video is a good introduction to "Create Your Success."
   
Chapter 4, Managing Time and Money
Here are some You Tube Videos on Procrastination.  Pick your favorite:
         
          Procrastination  (Procrastination is . . . )
          How to Procrastinate Like a Pro
          "Procrastination", Tales of Mere Existence
          Procrastination is the Thief of a Great Life (Short and energetic!) 
          Beating Procrastination 

          
     Time Management Online Success Video from Dartmouth College
        It contains methods for getting organized and making better use of you time.
     The Time Movie
        Everyone has the same amount of time.  Use your time wisely.
 

Chapter 5, Improving Memory and Reading
     Reading Improvement Online Success Video from Dartmouth College

Chapter 6, Taking Notes, Writing and Speaking
     Note Taking Online Success Video from Dartmouth College
        It contains information on effectively recording information from classroom lectures.   
     Learn about mind maps and watch a video by Tony Buzan, the inventor of mind
         maps.
     For note taking practice, go to UC TV to view videos of college lectures at the University of California.   

Chapter 7, Test Taking

    The Best of Success movie is a good motivator for success in general and can be applied to the topics in the test taking chapter.  Main ideas include: have a positive attitude, hope for the best, believe in yourself, get started, never give up, you become what you think about, be prepared and failure should be your teacher. 
     This funny You Tube video can be a beginning place for discussing test taking topics.  It is only one minute long. 
     Better Test Performance: Lessons from the Navy Seals This video discusses stress control techniques used by the Navy Seals which can be used to help students with test anxiety.  Topics include goal setting, mental rehearsal, self-talk and arousal control.  (3.25minutes)   

      Chapter 8, Exploring Interests and Values
     Do You Walk the Talk?
          Act on your values.
    

Chapter 9, Planning Your Career and Education
     Steve Job's 2005 Stanford Commencement Address
         This You Tube video is a powerful illustration of "Life is a Dangerous Opportunity."  It is about overcoming roadblocks and finding your passion in life. 
     Did you know? This is a powerful video showing how technology is changing the future and the world of work. 

Chapter 10, Communication and Relationships
     The Love Movie
        The key idea is that love is enhanced by listening to and acknowledging others.

Chapter 11, Thinking Critically and Creatively
    The Paper Airplane
        This movie is about thinking outside the box, creativity and innovation.

Chapter 13, Appreciating Diversity
     Diversity Through Unity: University of Toledo Diversity Week
         This 9 minute video features diverse students describing their experiences and hopes for the future.  It is useful in starting a meaningful discussion on diversity.  Follow this video with these discussion questions suggested by Juan Lebron (Lone Star College):
Do you think you were raised with any prejudices?  How do we learn to be prejudiced?
How do negative and positive stereotypes harm people?  Give examples.
Have students discuss these questions in groups and then appoint a spokesperson to share ideas with the class. 
 
     A Class Divided (Brown Eyes, Blue Eyes)
          This is one of the most requested programs in Frontline's history.  It is  about an Iowa  schoolteacher who, the day after Martin Luther King Jr. was murdered in 1968, gave her third-grade class a first-hand experience in the meaning of discrimination.  She alternately discriminated against children who had brown or blue eyes.  It is the story of what she taught the children, and the impact that lesson had on their lives.   
     The Dash Movie
          This movie relates provides the words, graphics and music for the "Dash" poem at the end of the chapter.

Chapter 14, Looking toward the Future

     Validation
        This video about a parking lot attendant who provides positive comments and affirmations along with the parking validation, inspires students to make positive comments about others and to smile and enjoy life.  It is 16 minutes long, but you can show the first four minutes and then have students make some positive comments about other students on the last day of class.   Faculty who have used this say it works great and is a good way to end the semester. 
     Simple Secrets to a Happy Life
         This slide show has beautiful scenery and quotes on happiness from famous people. 
     Habits of Happiness (multiple movies to choose)
     The One Day Movie
        Take personality responsibility for your life. 
      I Wish You the Strength of All Elements
         This PowerPoint has beautiful American scenery with positive affirmations for students.   

Miscellaneous Movies:

     Inspirational Flash Movies
        There are hundreds of short movies at this site.  Categories include: Celebrating Friendship, Celebrating Romantic Love, The Facts of Life, Attitudes to Own, Habits of Happiness, Coping with Life's Trials, Children and Parenting.
     The Halloween Movie
         This will wake up your students! 
     Great Quotes of Great Leaders
     Index of Movies from Simple Truths