Wouldn’t it be incredible to learn about the economics in life through an outdoor experience that allows you to immerse yourself in a curriculum that helps young adults fully become responsible with their money in life?
In this episode, Jeff Brimhall, Ph.D., CFP®, CFA, and Benjamin Cummings, Ph.D., CFP® are joined by BYU Professor Mark Widmer who teaches an integrated course on the economy of life. He is focused on leading the youth in a positive direction through performance management at the Marriott School of Business.
Mark discusses:
- An overview of the course he teaches, “The Razor’s Edge,” and his area of expertise including therapeutic recreation, evidence-based programming, identity development, organizational behavior, and performance management
- How he offers his students a new perspective on relationships in their lives that can help build their identity
- How the outdoor experience and break from technology that occurs in the curriculum provides his students with psychological and physical benefits
- And more
Resources:
- How Will You Measure Your Life by Clayton Christensen
- Intrinsic Motivation and Self-Determination in Human Behavior (Perspectives in Social Psychology) by Edward L. Deci
- The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness by Morgan House
Connect with Mark Widmer:
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About Our Guest:
Mark Widmer has a passion for applying theory and research in experience contexts to help individuals, families, and leaders thrive. As a professor and associate chair of Experience Design & Management, he teaches in the MBA and Executive MBA programs at the Marriott School of Business at Brigham Young University. He conducts and publishes research and maintains strong industry connections through consulting.
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