Discussion: Module 5 – Reflections on Success (discussion 1)

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Learn by Doing

Here is the general information about the Learn by Doing discussion board exercises (directions, grading, feedback).

Context

Before we begin Module 5, we pause to think about what it takes to succeed. In this discussion we will hear from Michael Jordan, a famous former professional basketball player for the NBA (National Basketball Association.) His biography on the NBA website states, "By acclamation, Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time." In the 1980's, he endorsed Nike's Air Jordan sneakers, which remain popular today.

Prompt

1. Watch Nike’s Michael Jordan Failure Commercial (30 sec) and write a short summary of the main point. (Here is a version of this video with subtitles.)

2. Now watch Nike’s Michael Jordan Maybe It’s My Fault Commercial (1 min 2 sec) and write a short summary of the main point.

3. Give an example from a success in your own life that illustrates the ideas in Michael Jordan's videos.