Larsen: Ken Robinson Speech

In this speech Sir Ken Robinson talks about how our education system stifles creativity. It gives a different perspective on the educational systems that currently exist. The point Mr. Robinson presents is focused on the fact that we have no idea what is going to happen in terms of future, and the type of education we need for the future is unpredictable.

Everyone has talents and every person is born an artist, and the challenge is not loosing our natural gifts. Our traditional education system is a limited spectrum of curriculum, such that students who naturally have a different style of learning often fail. Everyone is different and it is impossible for each person to study the same way and experience the same results. This is why creativity is important in education so that everyone has a chance to learn in a way that is most beneficial to their individual abilities.

The process premise in this speech relates closely to the needs in Maslow's Hierarchy. Sir Ken Robinson talks about self-actualization, and how important it is for every individual to find a way to reach their greatest potential through the talents that are naturally given to us. Self-actualization is the highest need according to Maslow, but it is also the most desirable. In a world of  traditional education with so many limitations, and a lack of acceptance for creative ways of studying, people who have different styles of learning struggle to fulfill this need.

According to Larsen's Cultural Myth, "The Possibility of Success" is related to people who work hard and who are honest and true to themselves and their individual paths. In Robinson's speech there was an example of a lucky accident which lead to a successful a diagnosis. This story is about Gillian Lynne who was brought to a specialist as a child because of her possible learning disorder. Today she might have been diagnosed with ADHD. However, in Gillian's case the doctors found a solution in suggesting that she attend a school of performing arts. This led to Gillian reaching her greatest potential and very successful career. Many traditional education systems are not designed to enhance the innate creativity that we all possess.

Fogg: The power of vulnerability by Brene Brown

In this speech Brene Brown brings up a very valuable aspect in every day life and relationship: vulnerability. Vulnerability is not easily produced, but Brene's studies in human connection helps us to learn the easier way to empathize, belong and love. She also shows us how to be aware of shame and fear which cause disconnection. All of this naturally leads to building trusted relationships.

In six years of her dedicated study of connection, she found the kind of people who are "wholehearted". Those people have courage to be imperfect, compassion to be kind to themselves first and to the others, they have connection as a result of authenticity. Another important thing they have in common was vulnerability. 

The wonderful part of this speech is that Brene tells the story of herself and her own struggle of becoming vulnerable. During her research she realized that there are two sides of vulnerability. That it is the core of shame and fear and the struggle for worthiness, but on the other hand, it's a birth place of joy, creativity and love. Brene discovered that we numb vulnerability through different addictions. And because of that we numb the joy and happiness at the same time. It turns into a dangerous cycle. The key to get out of cycle is to let ourselves be seen and love with our whole hearts.

We love celebrating the hero! We look up to successful people who demonstrate the glory of achievement and accomplishment. However, each of them were preceded by failure, criticism, and opposition. In a very real way, these helped make the achievements possible. Taking time to hang up the superman cape and be vulnerable, especially in the midst of things that hurt our ego, opens us up to real connection and deeper trust.

The speech of Brene Brown "The power of vulnerability" is a great example of the Fogg's Behavior Model. 

Motivation is very high:

Brene is very passionate about finding answers to help herself and others grow spiritually, mentally, and emotionally. She has numerous studies about  different aspects of human communication.

Ability - it is hard to do:

She initially dedicated one year for research, and it turned into six years. She had to drive into her own challenging self-awareness. Berne went through therapy sessions to find her own way to be vulnerable and become a "wholehearted" person.

Trigger: 

Breme stumbled upon the recognition of how shame and vulnerability effects connection, belongings, and love.