“The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision” (Helen Keller). In order for an individual to truly understand and effectively interpret the meaning of their life one must have precise vision. Author, Bernard Roth wrote a handbook on focusing one to have tunnel vision targeting the life in which they desire to achieve. The Achievement Habit allows one to understand being an achiever can be learned, by using the principles of design thinking to walk through several stories and exercises, which will get one to stop wishing and start doing. Roth’s main argument in chapter 1 of The Achievement Habit is “Nothing is What You Think It Is,” arguing individuals establish their own meaning as well individuals should not be pre-judged
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In Chapter 1 of The Achievement Habit, Roth believes “These things have no inherent meaning” (Roth 15). Roth initiates his argument by saying nothing an individual possess has meaning unless given to it by the individual. Roth tells a story of the encounter he had with his former student’s journey to success. Despite working tirelessly for an entire year the student was unable to complete the project assigned to him, altering the relationship he once had with Roth, in Roth’s eyes becoming an embarrassment. After three years of consistent hard work the student was able to complete and successfully present the given projected mending the break in his and Roths relationship, teaching Roth a valuable lesson; never prejudge an individual based on their unfinished progressing work. Another powerful quote of chapter 1 is “Your life has no meaning” (Roth 15). Both quotes effectively appeal to the emotion of Roth’s audience. In the case of the story of the students journey to complete the project an audience will majority of the time be drawn to a story of triumph. According to a local article, “If the story is able to create that tension then it is likely that attentive viewers/listeners will come to share the emotions of the characters in it..”( Harvard Review). Regarding the quote saying an individual’s life has no meaning will draw the emotions of an individual simply because of …show more content…
Logos can be defined as, “statement, sentence, or argument used to convince or persuade the targeted audience by employing reason or logic” (Literary Devices). In an exercise explained to his students in Chapter 1 his students are instructed to verbally announce the things in their lives without meaning because Roth believes, “Saying things aloud, even to yourself, can be very freeing” (Roth 20). By saying such Roth explains his belief in the ability to say things verbally to determine the true meaning of things. Often times hearing things can change the comprehension of certain things. Hearing is said to be, “critical to speech and language development, communication, and learning” (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association). In explaining the purpose of the exercise, Roth clarifies, “The point of the exercise is not to get the participant to change any of their relationships” (Roth 20). By narrowing down the focus of his meaning of behind the exercise Roth further utilizes his appeal to logos by using logic to clear any confusion on why the exercise is being
In Chapter 1 of The Achievement Habit, Roth believes “These things have no inherent meaning” (Roth 15). Roth initiates his argument by saying nothing an individual possess has meaning unless given to it by the individual. Roth tells a story of the encounter he had with his former student’s journey to success. Despite working tirelessly for an entire year the student was unable to complete the project assigned to him, altering the relationship he once had with Roth, in Roth’s eyes becoming an embarrassment. After three years of consistent hard work the student was able to complete and successfully present the given projected mending the break in his and Roths relationship, teaching Roth a valuable lesson; never prejudge an individual based on their unfinished progressing work. Another powerful quote of chapter 1 is “Your life has no meaning” (Roth 15). Both quotes effectively appeal to the emotion of Roth’s audience. In the case of the story of the students journey to complete the project an audience will majority of the time be drawn to a story of triumph. According to a local article, “If the story is able to create that tension then it is likely that attentive viewers/listeners will come to share the emotions of the characters in it..”( Harvard Review). Regarding the quote saying an individual’s life has no meaning will draw the emotions of an individual simply because of …show more content…
Logos can be defined as, “statement, sentence, or argument used to convince or persuade the targeted audience by employing reason or logic” (Literary Devices). In an exercise explained to his students in Chapter 1 his students are instructed to verbally announce the things in their lives without meaning because Roth believes, “Saying things aloud, even to yourself, can be very freeing” (Roth 20). By saying such Roth explains his belief in the ability to say things verbally to determine the true meaning of things. Often times hearing things can change the comprehension of certain things. Hearing is said to be, “critical to speech and language development, communication, and learning” (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association). In explaining the purpose of the exercise, Roth clarifies, “The point of the exercise is not to get the participant to change any of their relationships” (Roth 20). By narrowing down the focus of his meaning of behind the exercise Roth further utilizes his appeal to logos by using logic to clear any confusion on why the exercise is being