Our Vision
Building autonomy, competence, and connection
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Growing Minds, Not Just Scores
Our core belief
Limitless was created with one belief at its core: gifted students deserve more than recognition for their ability.
They deserve opportunities to explore deeply, question openly, and grow into confident, compassionate learners who know how to use their potential wisely.
Too often, giftedness is seen only through the lens of achievement. Students are praised for being “ahead” but not always given the space to make mistakes, wrestle with challenges, or connect their ideas to the real world.
Limitless was designed to change this narrative by creating an environment where growth is just as important as success.
Self-Determination Theory
Building autonomy, competence, and connection
The foundation of our vision is Self-Determination Theory (SDT), developed by psychologists Edward Deci and Richard Ryan. This framework highlights three essential needs for motivation and well-being: Competence, Autonomy, and Relatedness.
For gifted learners, these needs are often overlooked in regular classrooms. Because they master material quickly, they are seldom challenged at the edge of their ability. Without opportunities for growth, their natural drive can be left unmet, leading to boredom, frustration, or underachievement.
SDT also reminds us that motivation is strongest when it comes from within. Yet gifted students are often praised mainly for outcomes, such as grades or quick answers. This shifts their focus to external validation rather than genuine curiosity or independence, weakening their intrinsic motivation.
Limitless is designed to restore these three essentials: giving students autonomy to shape their learning, competence through real challenge, and relatedness by connecting them with like-minded peers in meaningful collaboration
Bringing Theory to Life
How Self-Determination Shapes the Limitless Experience
Self-Determination theory shows that lasting motivation and personal growth come when three basic psychological needs are met: autonomy, competence, and connection. At Limitless, these principles are not abstract theory but daily practice.
Autonomy
In Limitless. students shape their own learning by choosing questions, paths, and products each week. This sense of ownership fosters intrinsic motivation, strengthens their voice, and nurtures a growth mindset.
Competence
Every learner grows at the edge of their ability. By pairing unconventional content with adaptive challenge levels, Limitless ensures students experience both stretch and success, building genuine confidence in their skills.
Connection
Learning happens in community. Through collaborative inquiries, group challenges, and peer exchange, students create a purposeful learning environment where they feel seen, supported, and valued.
Limitless helps gifted students move beyond achievement for its own sake. They learn to grow with courage, curiosity, and resilience, preparing not only for academic success but also for a meaningful life.
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What makes Limitless special
Plug-and-play Enrichment Curriculum
A complete ready-to-teach program, so teachers guide rather than lecture, making every session dynamic and engaging.
Monthly Support for Your Teacher
A gifted education specialist supports your teacher throughout the program with coaching, resources, and ongoing guidance.
Designed for International Schools
Limitless addresses language and cultural challenges while fostering inquiry, collaboration, and global understanding.
Our customers & collaboration
Voices from Our Schools
Mineke von der Thüsen
L. Hoogeveen
"The knowledge from her extensive experience with children and her academic background has yielded a professional and unique specialist."
Cathy Taal
J. Katzer
"Lihi is an analytical and critical thinker who is able to tuck into her profound subject knowledge as well as being aware of all current literature and research. Her workshop with teaching staff was of very high quality enabling our teachers to not only familiarize themselves with the latest research but also to learn about practical implications that they could implement easily into their daily practice. Lihi renewed and strengthened our school’s focus on talented and highly gifted students significantly. We have also come to know Lihi as an independent, committed and result-oriented colleague. After thorough investigation, she initiated and gave specialized courses for students in school helping them to explore their talents and develop their creative thinking. She furthermore made sure that one of our students could be placed in an enrichment programme at university level outside school. I strongly feel that Lihi is a strong addition to any learning environment that wants to push its limits further and cater better for their students as she has been for us."
Max K.
"I wanted to say that I really enjoyed the workshop yesterday. I don't know yet what to do with the information, but it was very eye opening. I look forward to taking this up in both mentor meetings and subject meetings."
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