CH5
Summary: Ignition, or a passion for what you’re doing,
usually comes from an outside force first, which is then internalized. Ignition
is pinpointed at the moment when a person tells themselves This is who I
want to be. With musical students, this passion usually stems from yearning
to be like those they look up to, normally their parents or older siblings who
are also involved in the musical field. Ignition is also affected by commitment
levels; long-term commitment goals have a more positive impact on ignition than
shorter-term goals.
Key words:
Ignition – the process of how motivation is created and sustained;
works in unison with deep practice to create skill.
Future belonging – a primal cue that activates our motivational
triggers to funnel our energy and attention toward a goal. Some primal cues are
safety, future belonging, scarcity, and exclusivity.
Application: Looking at my own life, I realize my passion
for music came about because of my family. As the 4th child out of
5, I have 3 older siblings to look up to. All of them were involved with music,
so naturally I followed suit. My mother also played the piano frequently at our
home, so a lot of my inspiration came from her as well.
CH6
Summary: Having a consistent reminder of your ignition and
purpose will help you maintain the spark. The way we use our words also greatly
affects the outcome of our struggle to become better. Using language that
affirms effort, slow progress, and hard work ultimately leads to greater success.
Key words:
Sustained ignition – keeping the fire of passion lit instead
of only allowing it to spark once.
The boing phenomenon – a clear cue or message that
sends a spark, causing us to respond.
Application: How can I apply this to my own life? Instead of
praising myself and others for the finished product, instead I can focus on the
effort that was put into the project along the way. After all, it’s as Ralph
Waldo Emerson said, “life is a journey, not a destination.”
CH7
Summary: Mike Feinberg and Dave Levin were initially teachers
in the public school system, and they were not having a good time. So they
decided to make their own schooling system, called the Knowledge is Power Program
(KIPP). This new system had more classroom time, better teachers, parental
support, and administrative support. It focused on hard work and innovative
techniques. Most of all, it encouraged students to deep learn and work hard to
achieve a common goal: go to college.
Key words:
KIPP – Knowledge is power program. A new program of
schooling that focuses on working hard and being kind. Self-discipline is a must
in order to successfully navigate through KIPP.
Application: Sometimes, when the world seems broken, you
need to create your own world to fix it. As a future vocal coach, I can use
some of these ideas for my own teaching methods. I can take ideas and values
from my previous teachers (with their permission) and form them into something
that works for me and my students. Having a goal to achieve is helpful, and
applying self-discipline in order to reach that goal is extremely important.
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