Motivational Essay Essay

When reading Chapter 2 of the book The 5 Elements of Effective Thinking by Edward B. Burger and Michael Starbird, there were several fascinating concepts that I had not considered before. Probably the most potent statement that the authors made that I had not heard of before is when they emphasize the importance of failure over idling when solving a problem that you have no idea how to approach. They propose, “When you're stuck, and you don't know what to do, don't do nothing-instead, fail.…

The strength in my speech included my thesis, which was informative while being short and sweet. The organization of my speech was strong, and included the introduction, body, and conclusion. My introduction captured people’s attention while giving my speech. The body of my speech has good structure with strong main points. My conclusion wrapped everything up and left people hanging. The delivery with my speech was fantastic. I made sure to make eye contact with everyone constantly and with…

The essay I have decided to turn in for grading is No Right On Red, my personal narrative about my terrifying first experience of driving at night. Although I am quite pleased with my cultural analysis on the emerging phenomenon of the JUUL, there are several reasons why I feel more comfortable submitting my narrative. What it boils down to is that I believe my personal narrative is simply a better essay. The reader’s engagement was a focal point of my writing process throughout the personal…

Describe your stressful circumstance in your own words. School has been my life for the past three years. I haven't had much time for anything but homework. The problem is that I really want to participate in extracurricular activities so that I can learn what kind of career I'd like to do in the future. The problem is that I'm getting a job and still have a lot of homework, so I don't know where to fit in doing fun things. Describe how your stressful circumstance could be worse than it is. I…

One of my quirkiest traits―and a consistent topic of laughter amongst my friends―is my ever-present and never-fading habit of texting with perfect grammar. Semicolons, commas, and colons all make an appearance in my texting, a side effect of wanting to be a book editor when I grow up. Some might argue that because I use texting as a form of communication, my writing skills have regressed. Others argue that texting has actually benefitted my formal writing skills. In Michaela Cullington’s article…

The first book that was ever read to me in the English language was called “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” --the book that allowed me to become the person I am today. Can you believe that? A children’s book defines the journey of my continual life. Inspiration comes to people in many forms and ways yet this one book read to me by my first-grade teacher, Mrs. Jenks, stuck with me till this day. “I do not belong here” was the first thought that came into my head on the bright, sunny day of…

Arguing and debating is an important part of the human existence. Yet few people find themselves able to properly argue and win. One man, Jay Heinrichs, uses his knowledge in rhetoric, the art of arguing and persuasion, to write Thank You for Arguing. Heinrichs splits his book into four parts, offense, defense, advanced offence, and advanced defense. The first part, “Offense,” lays out the basics of arguing, starting with “Set Your Goals” so that you know what to argue about and how to go…

Life can keep us busy and forget to appreciate the trivial things. I will discuss the reasons why I chose the book 10-Minute Mindfulness. The book had a significant impact on my every day life. I have learned to value and recognize the importance of water. I also found my purpose and reason of being a registered nurse in the emergency room. I have found other writers who have similar views of mindfulness. I will take what I have learned from the book and apply it to my personal life. 10-minute…

The text that is being used in this essay uses a narrative text type which is his personal experience. The purpose of narrative text is to entertain, to gain and hold the reader's interest. Adam Davis is the editor with Elizabeth lynn, of the Civically Engaged Reader. This essay is for the students, adults, and anyone who serves or has been served in community service, and for people who are religious that go help people It is also intended to inform people who don’t volunteer what others go…

A Teenager’s Guide to Rhetoric With stories from his own life and examples from some known and unknown rhetoricians like Aristotle and Homer Simpson, Jay Heinrichs persuades the readers into expanding their rhetoric and language skills in his book Thank You For Arguing: What Aristotle, Lincoln, and Homer Simpson Can Teach Us About the Art of Persuasion. Heinrichs is an experienced author who began as a writer and editor of the National Wildlife Magazine. Thank You For Arguing is an introduction…