Professor assigns 'Failure Project' and 'Rejection Project' for Ambition class

Jason Brennan, a professor at the University of Austin, has developed a unique set of class assignments for his "Ambition" course. These assignments, designed to push students outside their comfort zones, include projects like "The Failure Project," where students intentionally attempt activities they expect to fail at, and "The Rejection Project," which involves asking for something desired and risking refusal. Other assignments focus on managing demands on one's time, expressing gratitude, setting boundaries by saying "no," and engaging in seemingly pointless tasks to foster self-reflection. AI

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• Jason Brennan
• Jess Flanigan
• Richmond
• The Ambition Project
• The Failure Project
• The Gratitude Project
• The Impossible Day Project
• The Just Say No Project
• The Rejection Project

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