Throughout history and in literature, the classic war between passion and responsibility manifests, driving conflict between individuals, as well as drawing divides in charactersâ minds. The novels Heart of Darkness, by Joseph Conrad, and Things Fall Apart, by Chinua Achebe, as well as the film Black Panther epitomize that concept with the internal wars that rage inside each of the respective protagonists. Conradâs main character, Marlow, compartmentalizes a debate between his thirst for discovery and duty to his countryâs mission...
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My passion for architecture stems from my childhood when I was recognized as being able to express my thoughts through art. [review- needs to be stronger] This evolved into an ambition to use this forte to develop a career around it, one which would enable me to apply my innovativeness to improving peopleâs lives and addressing emerging issues in society. While a link may be hard to see, architecture is not an industry that escapes without a share of the...
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Money is undeniably vital in life. You canât pay your bills and nourish your family on just love and passion, and this a cruel truth. When we are talking around career development, we are talking about people who are prepared to win less in arrange to contribute in their expertise improvement and network, which in turn helps them to gain much more afterwards. Further, I am of the belief that happiness derived from money is frequently short lived. The day...
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One of my greatest passions is black and white photography! Yet, I donât think there was a defining moment that sparked my interest in photography, and now I cannot imagine my life without it. Several years ago, my parents graciously gifted me my first DSLR camera for Christmas, and to this very day, it has never failed me! When I explore new places, I document my journey with my trusty Nikon D3200. In my experience, photography is a means of...
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When john was 5 years old his parents ensured on calling him Dr. John. In order for john to receive a decent quality of education, his family payed every penny they owned with no hesitation. As he grew up and went to high school, his dad made sure that he focuses on biology and the other sciences, because those were the main subjects that university applicants get assessed against. John couldnât wait until he becomes a doctor. 4 years in...
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A Philosophical Analysis of Love Philosophy aims to answer various questions about life in a rational and disciplined way, and one, if not the most important, is the understanding of personal love. Love, lifeâs greatest gift and mystery, appears in various kinds and is difficult to distinguish. The love a person feels for his/her partner (romantic love) is very different from their love for their family and friends. It has no boundaries and is very essential for humanity. Love is...
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Personal Mission Statement I have always longed to be an artist who can inspire others through my own voice and vision. My passion for graphic design started to develop spontaneously since I learned how to read and write. I started making booklets of my own storiesâmini graphic novels illustrated by my paintings. My friends enjoyed reading my novels, and I got fulfillment from having an audience in childhood. I began writing poems when I was twelve, and that was the...
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As teenagers, we may think of poetry as synonyms of old and useless, and reading it may seem monotonous. When we read a poem, we must have problems with pronunciation and comprehension of it. Although when we hear it, we can experience a new way to approach the poem. I came from Cuba, where the Internet is not an option to make poems come alive, and the technology is deplorable because of the blockage held against the island. Cuba uses...
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The aspect I admire most about engineering is its problem-solving approach which combines physics and mathematics to face problems of increasing complexity. Engineering is both used to solve human problems as well as satisfy human curiosity. A great example is NASA’s rover Opportunity, which survived almost 15 years longer than expected against all odds. We can attribute opportunity’s success to the excellent engineering work done which enabled the rover to withstand the harsh conditions on Mars. For instance, its wheels...
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The last note resonated across the hall as I closed my eyes and lifted my hands in the air. The concert hall erupted with cheers and applause, and waves of emotions came rushing to me: excitement, joy, pride. The entire audience had their attention on me, and I began to tear up as I took in their acknowledgments and admiration. With another successful performance, the rewards I receive after turn into motivation and left a lasting impact on my life....
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The captivating sounds that can be made by eighty-eight black and white keys were what started my love for playing the piano. Whether it be Chopinâs rubato or Schubertâs modulations, my fascination with the instrument has never gone away. It all started with my mother and my first-grade music teacher, Mr. Manges. My mom grew up in a poor household and never had many opportunities. She had a goal of allowing her children to master an art, and I was...
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I have always desired to pursue a career in Interior Design due to my passion for art and home decorations. My interest has grown and developed over many years through visiting museums and watching programs based on designing homes. Museums and homes certainly differentiate in design – the archaic representation of museums, like the National Gallery Museum in London, exhibits a grand gesture within its structure. On the other hand, homes usually present comfort and serenity. I believe that learning...
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A Phenomenology of Love Abstract Love is a very timely phenomenon, and phenomenology is a study concerning phenomena. In this paper titled, ‘A Phenomenology of Love’, we tackled and discussed our new perspectives about love — to which we connected it to the following: loneliness and admiration, infatuation and friendship, honesty and truth, sacrifice, and freedom. Keywords Love, Freedom, Sacrifice, Truth, Lies Hundreds of years have passed since people started to ask, âWhat is love?â Several individuals have already tried...
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Discussion The present study represents an examination on how an employeeâs passionate attitude towards work is associated with individual innovative behavior. The aim of the present research was to study through which mechanisms individual innovative behavior occurs within organizations. More specifically, it was hypothesized that a passion for oneâs work stimulates innovation in employees and the question was raised how this works. The present research investigated the relationship between passion and innovation, the mediating role of intrinsic motivation, and the...
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I can say with conviction that I have always been an advocate for technology in this immensely technologically advanced world. The world has seen many changes from Stone Age to the computer-based technology era. Human beings always keep developing and learning new ideas. So it is not surprising that I have a passion for technology, a bit more than what is considered a balanced view. My passion to know how a computer game works grew with my age, to know...
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This book was recommended to me by a Fund Manager of a VC fund that I had done due-diligence for, called Grit Lab VC. One of the 2 Fund managers had been working in the VC field for more than 25 years and has worked with some companies that were or are now titans in the industry, such as Nokia and Sun Microsystems. This Manager told me that times and times again, the thing that she has recognised as having...
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One problem our society lives with is the rigid mindset we have, believing that achievement lays in the power of talent or chance and we end up neglecting the real reason why people achieve success: long-term perseverance and passion. GRIT by Angela Duckworth is a book which talks about these principles beside some others like persistence, taking action after failure or hardworking, which she called more simply: GRIT. The book explains where grit comes from, how it can be developed...
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When it comes to life there are things people do because it is their passion, they fall in love with that thing, embrace it and seek to help it grow. There are strong feelings for that thing. On the other hand there is reason. Things people do for reason arenât necessarily things they want to do but they do it anyways, it is what your logic and brain tell them, they should do. Reason often keeps passion in check, but...
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The two values that can pave my way to the success of my internship would be âRespectâ and âPassionâ. I believe that, these two values are key to build my work ethic and professionalism during this internship attachment. It is important to treat my colleagues, superiors, patients with respect and follow through all the rules and regulations set by the company. Examples are, adhering to corporate culture; companyâs core values, attitudes and beliefs: to speak and treat fellow colleagues and...
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âMedeaâ is a Greek tragedy by Euripides detailing the journey of a woman and protagonist Medea. The play is an immaculate symphony of all the decisions and motivations of Medea and the sharp contrast of those decisions to the Antagonist and Medeaâs husband Jason. In âMedeaâ Euripides explores the theme of rationality and reason contrasted by irrationality and passion through the two main characters Jason and Medea. Jason is a legendary hero and adventurer in many of Euripides plays but...
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The play I have chosen for my Independent Reading Project is Medea written by Euripides. It is an ancient Greek tragedy where Medea takes revenge on Jason by killing their two sons and his new wife for betraying, abandoning, and exiling her. The themes explored in this story are passion, rage, revenge, greatness, and pride. Medea, a granddaughter of Helios, is the main character of the play who lets feelings control her actions leading to murder. Jason is the husband...
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Passion can be defined as a strong emotion that can lead one to do great or terrible things and is a word that can undertake several meanings. It can be evoked from feelings of love, joy, or anger and is what ultimately drives me, along with many others to reach short-term and long-term life goals. Passion is the main force behind success and happiness that allows one to live a more fulfilled life. Passion also gives one the ability to...
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You might have heard the quote âfollow your heart but take your brain with youâ at least once in your life. Meaning, love without any hesitation but trust your reasoning when your head fights with you. Throughout Jane Eyre, Jane is described as a passionate but reasonable person. She proved reasonable when confronting her aunt, âYou think I have no feelings, and that I can do without one bit of love or kindness; but I cannot live so: and you...
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