Harvard Study on Meaningful Life + Lit Circle Meeting #3

 Starter
What is the most important relationship in your life and in what ways does this relationship influence you and your well-being?

Agenda
1. Watch this TED Talk entitled "What Makes a Good Life: Lessons from the Longest Study on Happiness"

• During the talk, write down one idea/phrase/word/concept that stands out to you
• After talk, write down one question you would like to ask this researcher, or that this talk sparked for you.

2. Small group discussion:

• With your group, take turns sharing your idea/phrase/word/concept, and talk about them.  Notice similarities and differences.
• What was the thesis of this talk?  What, ultimately did the research reveal about what makes a good life?
• Share your questions: discuss them as  a group

3. Part 1 of the Mini-study on Motivation and Success

1. Discussion question: How is exploring concepts on what motivates humans and how you define success relevant to our personal philosophy project?  How might if fit in with what we've studied?
2. Watch and discuss this RSA Animate called "Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us"  

• What is the thesis of this video/podcast/presentation?
• How might this affect the choices you make about your future (LINK placement? Career paths? Colleges?)
  

​4. Lit Circle Meeting #3 PREP time

• Review roles for tomorrow!