Introduction I was once told, “What you learn today can improve all of your tomorrows” (Ralph Marston).I am a firm believer that whatever journey gets thrown someone’s way makes them the person they become. These so called journeys, teach us the most valuable life lessons. Whether the lesson has a positive or negative outcome, it sticks and becomes a part of that person. I have experienced many life lessons, though some I may not have wanted to experience. I wouldn’t...
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Morrie Schwartz was a 78-year-old man with a tremendous amount of courage, wisdom, and many life lessons to offer the world. He shared his knowledge with his students as he taught sociology at Brandeis University. His diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) opened his eyes to many things in life that he never thought twice about before. He began to appreciate the small things such as time, family, love, and forgiveness. He also had the opportunity to share his lessons...
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David Almond, the esteemed author of the award-winning novels My Name is Mina and Heaven Eyes, has conveyed numerous, paramount yet noteworthy life lessons that we as humans often neglect in our day-to-day lives, through his novel, Skellig. Two of these life-educating lessons are the lesson of ‘compassion’, the ability to be kind, and the lesson of ‘perseverance’, hard-work in spite of many difficulties. These lessons can inspire ambition and desire to follow the qualities of the characters that display...
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While wearing the earplugs for 8 hours, the thing I found most difficult was trying to have a conversation with people. I would like to think I am pretty good at lipreading, but it was a little harder being put into an actual scenario where part of your hearing is blocked off. It was interesting to see people getting a little annoyed with me. Of course, I understand their frustration in having to repeat their selves multiple times. Or if...
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Finding the courage to overcome obstacles in our lives often molds us into the people we become. One of my largest and most recent setbacks has changed my perspective on life, it taught me how to deal with disappointment, and face my problems. Eight months ago I failed my driver’s test after it had been postponed a handful of times. While this might seem like a minor inconvenience to many, obtaining my driver’s license felt like a lifeline to me....
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History is the study of past events, particularly in human affairs. The importance of history is to allow us to have knowledge of our present time. History allows humanity to look at its own reflection and allows us to think about humanity. Studying the events from the past gives us a better look at how the world came to be including human culture and even nature itself. In my opinion, I believe it is more important to study the past...
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On September 11th, in 2001, one of the most heart-breaking terrorist attacks in America occurred, four coordinated terrorist attacks aimed for several U.S government buildings in New York City. The attacks were unexpected, as it was a normal day in the busy New York City. Many people were on their way to work, walking swiftly as one in NYC does. No one expected or was prepared for such loss and ruin, until it happened. The first plane hit the North...
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The book Of Mice and Men has a very unique list of characters. The characters range from child trapped in a man’s body to a full of himself man, who wears a glove full of Vaseline. We first meet George Milton, he is a small but smart fella. We then meet Georges bigger but not so bright companion Lennie Smalls . Lennie may not be the brightest bulb on the tree, but he has a heart, and just wants to...
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A parent is an individual who has the most influential impact on a child, and therefore play an important role in preparing the child for their future. However, what defines a good and influential parent? In the novel To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus is a strong father figure who has put in continuous amounts of effort into parenting Jem and Scout. This leads to Jem and Scout being comfortable in openly expressing their opinions, even if they are against social...
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Growing up is an experience where we develop throughout life. It requires us to encounter many obstacles along the way which then shapes us to become a better person. In the novel to kill a mockingbird, Scout and jem engages with challenging life lessons, which are explored in an allegorical way and throughout the novel as a whole. The novel displays the characters of Boo Radley who is abused of his past, Mrs Dubose who is supposedly a rude and...
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Introduction It was a great way to finish my degree with this industry project. I have learned many invaluable lessons from undertaking this industrial project and improved not only my abilities but also contributes greatly to my career development. I was excited to be able to contribute to the work of IYC and help them grow. This report is to reflect on my experience with Innovation Youth Centre and the gains from this project. Innovation Youth Centre (IYC) is a...
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Introduction Most administrations experience projects that fail at some point or another. Whether the project not meeting the programmed deadline, project going over budget, or a project not producing favorable or expected results, plans not going accordingly, and thus failed in one way or another. Numerous drawbacks that can cause a project to derail, there is never a hundred percent chance that a project will workout for an administration. Most administrations have their fair share of success and failure. A...
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Every single person has failed at one point or another in their life. Whether it was in school, a job, or even making a decision. Regardless of what it is, everyone has done it. But, what matters most is finding a way to grow from failure and instead, succeed next time. Lots of people struggle with finding the best ways to cope with failure. In our society, we are constantly told that failing is not an option and that if...
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What is failing to you? The word failure according to the website Dictionary.com, is “the condition of not achieving one’s goal or goals.” However, this basic denotation does not come near to summing up the infinite definitions. Every person regardless of status, color, or gender, has dealt with this issue more than once. Even so the definition can vary depending on personal experiences. The connotation of failure differs, but failure consists of not putting effort, being a disappointment, and not...
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A time that I experienced failure was when I failed my first science test in the fourth grade. I walked into my class on a rainy Wednesday thinking that that day would be stress-free like any other day. I sat down in my seat and started to talk to my best friend Sydney when the bell rang and I heard the worst thing any teacher could say. “Okay class, put your notes away we will be having a quiz.” With...
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There is no doubt that everyone has heard the name of the man who was gifted by God, and is credited with creating much of the English language we know today. If you haven’t already guessed, the name of the glorious man is William Shakespeare. Many people have written dramas and plays, so what sets Shakespeare apart from them? There must be a reason is to why he is so admired, so studied, so loved, so insisted upon by so...
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Failure is a feather of any fighter. Without any experience of falling, a flying man cannot call himself flying. Everyone of us already failed at something, be it as simple as failing to hit a high note during a school musical play, or as frustrating as failing to close a business deal and failure to achieve promotion, everyone of us have experienced our own taste of failure. And yes, since everyone fails on something, I can accept a medicine as...
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Whenever a project is started, it may either succeed or fail. Successful projects are those that are completed within the project timelines, with the forecasted budgets, and are likely to satisfy the clients. Failed projects are those that are late, are expensive than expected, and are unsatisfactory (Kerzner, 2013). An example of a failed project I know entailed the construction of a water supply project for the world’s poorest-in Africa. Various factors led to the failure of the project. The...
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Summary of Lessons Learned The first lesson was about spirituality and faith. Faith is something we need daily. It is believing in something despite seeing or touching it. Matthew 17:20 says that even if we have faith like a grain of a mustard seed, we can move mountains, and nothing will be impossible for us. The next lesson was about God’s love for man. Nature gives us evidence of the precision and creative hand of God. The greatest revelation of...
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You have not taken the time to discover how to truly make yourself, simply put, yourself. If any of what was mentioned above is you, then I am so glad that you have this book at your fingertips. I am your typical small-town girl. Who found her way onto a huge college campus at just eighteen years old. Who found herself changing her major three different times, joining a well-known sorority on campus, and quickly realizing that there are so...
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A remarkable and inspiring story about an old professor and his former student. Based on true events written by the former student himself, Mitch Albom. With a great extent of help from the old professor’s friends, family, and colleagues, they tell and embark the story of Morrie and how he changed the lives of every person whom he came across. The novel was published dated back in 1997 by the company Doubleday. Tuesdays with Morrie has touched so many hearts...
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I believe in the truth that the lessons we learn from the obstacles we face can be fundamental to our later success. “What matters when you work on something is not the final result – it is the skills you have acquired that make you a better person”. Lin Zhou’s saying never fails to remind me of his uplifting when I work on designing video games. I’ve always appreciated him, but a significant experience last March helped me understand its...
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Does the text seek to corrupt or negatively influence the reader? How so and why? No, the author's intention is not to corrupt or negatively affect the reader. The text is attempting to teach each individual how to accept the fact that our lives are borrowed and that we will all die. We all have desires and needs, we are not perfect, and we sin, but it is also important that we commit good deeds not only for ourselves but...
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My friend David has a motorcycle. This one is not very big, but it can reach a very dangerous speed. Just to remind those who like to speed, if you do it on the road, it is dangerous for you and other road users. One night when I was sitting in the back seat of David's motorcycle, I learned this in a very painful lesson. One night, we were on our way home after seeing a movie at a cinema...
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At the point when I took Calculus in my first year, I realized that I was stuck in a difficult situation. I had consistently been great at math yet the class was truly testing and I ended up falling behind. At the point when I got my last grade and acknowledged I had bombed the class, I promptly went to converse with my educator and she helped me set up together an arrangement for retaking the class and passing it....
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Homer’s Odyssey is an epic set in 1200 BC. It begins with the victory of the Greeks, which Odysseus is part of, against the Trojans. The victory of the Trojan War which lasts 10 ten years. The next 10 years after the war, are Odysseus’s adventures and challenges to get home to Ithaca. Throughout his adventures, important life lessons are taught, many of which can be related to modern-day conflicts. The actions and decisions that Odysseus makes during the story...
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Today we will talk about a very interesting self-help book, The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. I hope many of you have heard his name before, perhaps some of you have read this book already. But, if you didn't then nothing needs to worry about as it is today's topic. In this article, we will discuss a very brief summary of the book and give you the Top 7 Life Lessons from The Alchemist. Here will be also some important quotes...
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Over 74 years ago, the Jewish population endured one of the most horrific events in history. (Hook) During World War II, six million Jews were murdered by Nazis following Hitler’s instruction. This genocide during WWII became known as the Holocaust. In Elie Wiesel's novel Night, Wiesel shares his traumatic experiences during the Holocaust and how those experiences altered his views on humanity. (Context (Author name, book title, main character mentioned) Wiesel’s memoir shows how people have the potential to be...
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Heavy beads of sweat ran down my eyebrows. I could already feel my arms bruising from the repeated blows, and I knew there would be more pain before this was over. I heard the sharp whistle, and the next round of the match began. My opponent landed a kick to the side of my head and I fell to the ground, every wisp of air knocked from my lungs. I was lying there on the floor, struggling to inhale, to...
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The purpose and importance of psychology in our life I feel is to remain happy and healthy in all aspects of life. Psychology is the study of people's behavior, performance, and mental operations. Everything I have learned in this course has helped me understand my past a little better because I have learned how the human mind works and operates. I also am now able to explain how I can apply everything I have learned from this class to my...
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