BIlly Bill English-2 Only certain people would do the same as Brutus in Julius Caesar. If one feels truly passionate for an idea or cause, one would do just about anything to preserve the possibility of fulfilling that cause. Although, one’s loyalty to something will often cause them to do something desperate and sometimes even illegal to alter the end result. When an individual does something like this they often consider that the end result might not be agreed upon now, but is ultimately for the greater good. Many people rationalize that if the end justifies the means that is okay to do something.
Many in society would view being consistent as a very good trait and something that everyone should do. When someone is always changing their mind it is usually looked down upon in society. People who are firm in their beliefs and don’t change their mind are looked as great people and are great for sticking what they believe in. If a public figure had a strong viewpoint on something, but changed their viewpoint they would receive great criticism and lose lots of fans. Emerson’s view on consistency is, once again, completely different form the average view from society.
First, he explains that we will experience emotional pain when we recognize that the work we would love to do might just be unavailable enough to make us doubt that we can proceed. Maisel states, “This is an emotional suffering that researchers haven’t examined: the pain of wanting to do certain intellectual work but not being capable of it.” He then goes on to discuss ways to help your brain to be its best. This can range from silencing the self-talk that can rob you of your confidence, to making fewer excuses about why you don’t have the time, patience, or ability to think. Secondly he points out that choosing the intellectual work that matches your native intelligence, or in other words, staying in your comfort zone. He tells us to find an area of work that isn’t too difficult which enables you to do work that makes use of all your strengths.
CHAPTER ONE In chapter one, Siddhartha learned that the love of his family would not always be enough to satisfy him. In order for him to lead a fulfilling life, he must venture out on his own and discover what really makes him happy, and what his life’s purpose is. In my life, I’ve learned that if your heart tells you that something you’re doing is morally wrong, do not do it by any means. I’ve been in way too many situations where I’ve regretted not listening to what my heart had to tell me. If you feel that something you’re doing could possibly be wrong, it is best to stop what you’re doing a really think about your choices CHAPTER TWO In chapter two, Siddhartha learned the ways of the Samanas, which is the group he chose to follow.
With this revelation Capote makes a point that is very hard to accept; working hard may lead to success, but is it really worth the troubles that one goes through before and after the task is finished? Capote fails to stand out as a moral leader; instead, he blurs the line between right and wrong. In a way, the reader starts to reconsider the values of success and great effort. This change of heart comes from Capote’s influence and ambiguous
Challenges: How they can make you a better person Every day we are faced with challenges we must overcome, some challenges we face are harder than others and we may require help to break through the barriers we face. If we do not succeed with the challenges that are thrown at us, then we do not grow as an individual. With Dr. Malcolm Sayer in the movie Awakenings, he has trouble with people. At first Dr. Sayer cannot face any challenge that requires him to interact with people unless it involves the things he is passionate about, such as work. Dr. Sayer seems to be a lonely man with severe social anxiety, he would much rather be at home reading or studying his plants than interacting with people.
I was scared with what we could do myself, but I have a way we could make people not as scared. We could educate them, and if they still don’t like it, then they have a real reason not to like it than not knowing about
Jake Hager Mrs. Sedgewick February 20, 2012 Silver 2 Persuasive Essay If people in America gave up when they thought they wouldn’t succeed, then we might still have slaves, no rights, and a corrupt country. Most people would agree that if you aren’t going to win then you just shouldn’t try. In my personal opinion this way of living couldn’t be more wrong. When Atticus decides that it is necessary to help Tom, it is a prime example of how some people will continue to try even after they are well aware they cannot win. "Atticus, you must be wrong...." "How's that?"
2. Self-regulation – as example above, I was afraid and I could not control my emotions so they hindered my abilities to contribute to my team, my work. Because I am now confident in myself, I believe in my skills and I can control my fears of ‘failing’. I learn that it is okay to make mistake. What I need to do is to learn from my mistakes and I strive not to make the same mistake
My reasoning is because most don’t understand me, and they take my demeanor as cockiness. Cockiness can turn people off instantly. There is a saying that first impression is a lasting impression. Communication is vital and needed to get things accomplished. Lack of communications means lack of progression.