Don't make excuses. Mindset matters. In this episode of Competencies without a Classroom podcast, we interview filmmaker, Rob Comeau. Listen and learn:

• What separates two identical resumes when Rob is hiring
• The one life skill that Rob wasn't taught in high school, but wishes he was
• What is Rob's #StrongOpinionLooselyHeld

Mindset Matters With Rob Comeau

Missed the last episode? Listen to the interview with Navid Nathoo.

Reflection Prompts for Your Students

Use the prompts below to have your students reflect on what they heard in the episode and consider how Rob's advice can be applied to them.

1. 1. Rob speaks about how he is not only an artist but an entrepreneur. Why do you think artists consider entrepreneurship as a component of their career? How does this impact the success of an artist’s career?
   2. Rob attributes his ability to pivot in the pandemic to his mindset and positive attitude. "Mindset matters." Why do you feel having a growth mindset is a beneficial trait?
   3. In the podcast, Rob shares a failure he experienced and how it helped him to be motivated to continue making his film. Share a failure that you have experienced and what motivated you to overcome it.
   4. Reflect on how asking for feedback can help you to succeed in a project or a career. Why is it important to keep an open mind when receiving feedback from others?
   5. How do you develop problem-solving skills regularly? How can you demonstrate this competency in your digital portfolio? How are creativity and problem-solving interconnected?

Other Resources Shared in This Episode

• Think and Grow Rich
• Mindset: The New Psychology of Success