Had I learned these skills at 20 -- instead of 50 – I would have had a better life. And, I would have made a lot more money."
I have developed and taught the largest elective course at the University of Southern California, where we explore the frameworks and applied techniques for healthy, high-performing mindset. We dove headfirst into identity, meaning-making, habit, resilience, and re-defining success and failure -- and students told us it was the most transformational course they have taken. They invited parents, siblings, boyfriends, and girlfriends to sit-in class. Students took the course two and three times. During Covid, entire families – and apartment buildings – gathered around computers to watch our weekly sessions. You could feel the connection and shared experience – and we recognized it was time to create a new program available to everyone.
North empowers students to transform the world by transforming themselves.
North’s framework has been honed by those who have taught in Professor Belasco’s course: Pete Carroll on competition; Brené Brown on courage and belonging; Kobe Bryant on Mamba Mentality; Gary Vaynerchuk on self-awareness; Ben Houltberg on identity and purpose; Misty Copeland on practice; plus, hundreds of founders, storytellers, and other experts.
WHY WE STARTED
People are looking to thrive in their lives, they are looking for well-being and a sense of belonging, they are looking for meaning and purpose, for significance and authenticity, for joy and inspiration. And ultimately, they are trying to embody what ancient Greek philosophers called ‘eudaimonia,’ a state of human flourishing and peak performance in the art of living.”
North, Co-Founder & Chief Spirituality Officer
WHY WE STARTED
I remember sitting in the first talk, listening to Varun Soni, and being moved beyond measure. I walked out of class and called my parents on the phone, in tears, to say thank you for letting me attend USC because being in this class has been one of the biggest reminders that I am doing the right thing in life, in the right place, and on the right path.”
Entrepreneur
WHY WE STARTED
I often left class emotional because I connected to the lessons and advice on such a personal level. When I say this class really changed my life, I am not exaggerating. I have picked a new minor, created plans to start a new company, and am working hard to implement new habits that reflect the mindset lessons and exercises we have learned.”
USC Class of 2021
WHY WE STARTED
This course was one of the most fulfilling experiences of my life and marked a transformational stage in my journey of personal growth and self-discovery. It was the first time a class inspired pure joy and engendered such compassionate, infectious energy. Tackling ideas like purpose, self-fulfillment, and mental resilience in such a candid environment allowed me to learn so much about myself. Without a doubt, this class has changed my life.”
USC Class of 2021
NORTH
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