General Jones is particularly admirable because despite his outstanding resume and endless time overseas, he somehow managed not to let his personal life get in the way of his career (Fick). He was strong enough to keep advancing through the ranks while still maintaining a remarkable level of composure and taking on every new challenge with an open mind. For most people it is difficult to master one task such as organizing and planning but General Jones managed to take on a variety of tasks and preformed each one of them with consistent success. In my opinion, in order for an idivdivual to be truly great leader, they cannot simply sit back and accept the system, they have to get up and make a difference. General Jones did this by rethinking and restrcuturing perviouly set guidelines and taking militray straegy to a new level, General Jones "led the most aggressive
Chris believed that by going off on his own in the Alaskan wilderness he would change himself; finally know what his purpose was in life. From what Chris wrote in his journal, he implied that happiness comes from finding yourself, not by how many people you have a personal relationship with. Chris, who had renamed himself as “Alexander Super-tramp”, wrote in his journal “I didn’t really mind the absence of intimacy in my life, the lack of real human connection” (137). Writing this thought down in his journal, he had proven that human connection to him was nice, but not necessary. People need connections with others, but these connections are not always what brings them to their absolute highest level of happiness.
Though this person is just a normal person, the fact that he allows him to confide in him makes him shine. He portrays his hero as being outstanding and immaculate, yet he is just another person. No matter how others see him, he is a hero to someone. He has no super powers, yet his powerful acceptance made him a super hero. He needed just one person to listen and open their arms, and now that person became their
He was determined to surpass what nature threw at him and used what he learned to renew himself. The reward he received was being able to live in a way similar to the life he’s always wanted. This was what helped him grow as a person spiritually by letting him find closure and peace with himself. Aron Ralston was also one that enjoyed solo adventures. He took them as a chance to unwind and escape from work or life in general.
This just goes to show that your goals really are achievable. Even with the various obstacles that he experienced throughout his life, he never gave up. These obstacles challenged him for the better and his hard work proved to be worth it in the end. His story is enough to make anyone work hard, and strive to make their own dreams come true. In conclusion, the documentary, “Make it in America” is a very interesting film to watch.
The next thing that qualifies this book as a classic is the fact that it uses effective, unique style appropriate to the purpose and content. In this book author Tim O’Brien use a style unique to this novel. His tone is appropriate for storytelling which is the main thing happening in this book. There is also different point of views from which the stories are told. Though O’Brien is the narrator his stories come from the views and experiences of others.
His recovery was arduous amazing, and it is a story of determination, support from around the world from people both famous and otherwise, triumph, and success in his adult life. He is a successful and inspirational young man who overcame adversity not of his own creation and refused to make excuses or indulge in blame games. He will generate head nods of recognition from people who see themselves or those around them in him; in more ways, he is so much
Which is shown in the statement “After a time, his heart quieted, his eyes cleared, and he sat up. The other way it backs up the point that Jerry has reached self actualization is that even though he sees the local boys, he no longer longs for the attention he once sought out, and is now comfortable with the knowledge that he is capable at succeeding at any task put in his way, no matter how hard it seems, as long as he puts his full effort and dedication into it. From leaving the safety of an overprotective mother, to meeting new friends and belonging. The realization that nothing is impossible. And finally reaching the understanding that the only person anyone truly needs is themselves.
‘I have always believed that if you want to… I would just try something else.’ Albert Facey is a man to always be respected and remembered of his optimistic mindset. He has been a mentor to society for his enthusiasm towards his unyielding life. Albert will be remembered always to have lived ‘a fortunate
He is able to appreciate his surroundings anywhere he lives. It is evident that Feliks is an independent, self-sufficient man as he “Kept pace only with the Joneses, of his own minds making”. This positive imagery gives the impression that his father is character who is self-driven by personal goals not by what society is