This course is designed to help you develop important life skills that will guide you toward achieving your career and life goals. You'll explore career interests, entrepreneurship, and strategies to propel you forward. The course emphasizes the importance of having a clear vision of your future, based on the advice of Stephen Covey's The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, which encourages you to "begin with the end in mind." By reflecting on and visualizing your desired life, you'll be better equipped to apply the skills taught in this course and create a successful path. This foundational work will be revisited throughout the course to ensure you stay focused and prepared for the future.
This course is designed to help you develop important life skills that will guide you toward achieving your career and life goals. You'll explore career interests, entrepreneurship, and strategies to propel you forward. The course emphasizes the importance of having a clear vision of your future, based on the advice of Stephen Covey's The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, which encourages you to "begin with the end in mind." By reflecting on and visualizing your desired life, you'll be better equipped to apply the skills taught in this course and create a successful path. This foundational work will be revisited throughout the course to ensure you stay focused and prepared for the future.
Dan Cross is a University of Florida Hall of Fame basketball member who played point guard for the first Gator basketball team ever to advance to the Final Four. While at Florida, he was awarded many accolades, including two-time All-American, 1995 UF Male Athlete of the Year as well as John Wooden Player of the Year Candidate. He graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in communication. Dan is the founder of an online learning Life Skills course curriculum company called Cross Academy LM that serves public and private education institutions. Dan recognized a critical gap: many young people students leave school without the essential tools needed to navigate life's challenges and opportunities. Dan's Journey = Real-World WisdomThrough his experiences on the court and in the boardroom, Dan developed a unique perspective on what it truly takes to succeed: not just talent or education, but a deep understanding of self-awareness, financial responsibility, communication, emotional resilience, and leadership. The Dan Cross Life Skill Program is built on these pillars, offering a structured environment where youth can build the skill sets that matter most.
