Motivation, Emotion, and Learning

Running Head : Motivation , Emotion , and Learning

Motivation , Emotion , and Learning

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A professor in the past stated to me a line that I will always remember when the doctor said she will have difficulty learning and recalling things after she experienced surgical procedure : No one tells me what I can or cannot do ' She was studying to become a lawyer when the doctor said that . Any person in her position who has been crushed by the

br news , since memorizing was of pinnacle importance in this field of study . But she did not listen and persevered . She graduated at the top of her class and now , she is one of the most sought-after lawyers in the country

I was completely inspired by her story . Yes , there is no one else who can tell us what we can or cannot accomplish . I am the master of my fate , captain of my soul , as was uttered in the famed Invictus . However this go-getting attitude must always be tempered by humility and acceptance of our human frailties and idiosyncrasies

The road to success and how to achieve it has always been the subject of many studies in psychology . What makes an individual successful ? A person may display intelligence and expertise in their field of study but that does not automatically make him or her successful . There is another element that must be considered in this equation...