Inspired Minds

Jerome Bronson, a three-time National Academic Fellow, including distinctions as a Harvard University Fellow, CDC Health Scientist Fellow, and National Association of County and City Health Officials Fellow, is also a Doctor of Public Health Candidate at Jackson State University. Throughout my academic journey, a growth mindset has played a pivotal role in my success. By believing that abilities and intelligence can improve through effort, practice, and learning from mistakes, I embraced challenges as opportunities for growth rather than obstacles. This mindset led to perseverance, resilience, and continual improvement, driving my academic progress and accomplishments.

"The book provides invaluable insights into intrinsic motivational strategies that encourage learners to persist through challenges. Intrinsic motivation—driven by curiosity, interest, autonomy, mastery, and purpose—plays a central role in long-term learning success. Learners who are intrinsically motivated engage with learning for its own satisfaction, viewing mistakes as part of the learning process rather than setbacks. This mindset fosters deeper engagement, resilience, and sustained learning, contributing to more effective educational outcomes.