Philip Postrun How Do We Handle A Challenge Essay

Imagine tiptoeing into a dorm you haven’t been in before, inhaling the scent of liquor. Waltzing in, you take a seat in a circle of friends who seem to be passing a tray of drugs around. You take a minute to inspect the tray of pills that are being passed among them, and it eventually reaches you. At that moment, your mind gets filled with memories of teachers and elders advised you not to take unknown substances. Whether or not you take it is completely up to you, and it’s impossible to predict the outcome of either choice. “The Road Not Taken” and “How Do We Handle a Challenge” both depict the similar theme of facing a challenge. “The Road Not Taken” reveals the narrator having to choose between two roads which could decide the remainder …show more content…
The text states, “Imagine that a friend comes by and offers to help us to complete the assignment. He says that he can have someone get him a completed assignment. It will cost us some money, and we can’t ask any questions. He also promises that he will deny helping to get the assignment is there is any trouble in the future. Do we give in, knowing that there’s a chance that we could get caught cheating?” The text evidence alludes to the fact that both options have their pros and cons. The pros of taking the completed assignment are that you will likely get a good grade, which is extremely important, but you may get caught cheating and face serious consequences. The pros of not taking the assignment are that you will not have to face the guilt of cheating and cannot be convicted of plagiarism. The text is attempting to teach the reader that knowing the pros and cons of either decision is important in picking the correct choice. You should not rush decision making as it can have serious consequences. Making a life-changing decision with a coin flip is extremely risky and should not be done because it can force you onto the wrong