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The only thing I can do is recognize that I am content now and it is because I evolved my mindset based around the simple fact that all struggles bring progress. All that I experienced, gave me wisdom and contributed to my knowledge of life and the world around me in a positive manner. Now I see people who may have more than me and do not compare my situation to them; I can…

life was simple, and I attained major insight and knowledge; furthermore, I gained many things that I had not acknowledged prior to reading this book. I became inspired by this self-help book because it gave me tools to use to start decluttering and facts about the effect tidying can have. Marie Kondo writes that we should picture ourselves in a clutter-free space. That can give us motivation for our final goal. She also made me…

The book The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien is full of twists and turns that leave the reader wondering what is true and what is not. His complex writing not only makes one question the truth, but also teaches them about what it is. Through this novel, the author teaches his audience that truth is arbitrary. To support this idea, O’Brien writes about the process and composition of storytelling, explaining that there is a difference between two types of truths which he calls “story-truth” and…

risks. In fact, the purpose of her speech is to raise awareness about how girls are being taught perfection instead of bravery. She believes since girls are taught that perfection is important they will only attempt things they know they can succeed at. Reshma Saujani’s speech is very relevant to her audience, easy to understand,…

some consider him to be completely against technology; when in actuality Carr is only warning us of the effects it can have on our brains. The Shallows is a book that engages the reader in a very innovative. Inside the text, Carr uses both scientific fact and data to prove the points that are made, keeping information relevant. Literature Review Overall, Nicholas Carr’s The Shallows has received praise from numerous readers, ranging from the well-known N.P.R to your average Joe on…

to happen. In fact, when I study for the material and comprehend the curriculum taught during the session I gain more confidence in myself. As stated in Chapter 5 “Taking Test” know what you are preparing for because if you prepare and understand the curriculum most likely you will earn a good grade on the test. My first memory I recall taking a test would be in my kindergarten class. I do remember my kindergarten teacher Mr. King saying “This is your first test.”…

convince someone that what you’re saying is true? They tend to believe what they think is fact, but what you could be saying is scientifically proven. No matter what you try to do he or she just won’t be convinced. In Chris Mooney’s article, he goes over why people are so hard to convince. That is Leon Festinger comes in. He set up a case study to try and find what happens when people come face to face with fact. Festinger and his team got into a cultist group called the Seekers, who are alien…

The ending of a story is extremely important. There are three types of endings that are significant; happy, unhappy, and indeterminate. Happy endings are when the protagonist solves their problems with either themselves or someone else. The story would usually end with a “happily ever after.” An unhappy ending is usually more about reality because in real life a happy ending is hard to find. Unhappy ending usually talks about the defeat of humans and their mistakes that they might have which…

The Good, The Bad, and The Evil: A Look at the Word Today In the beginning of modern civilization, there was a concern that the world would become more violent; however, Steven Pinker sheds a new light on the fact that violence is actually declining. Over many centuries, the world has become a more tranquil place for humans to live. Michael Green further explores this hypothesis by illustrating that the world over many years is becoming a better place for societies all over the world. Pinker…

the other hand, the fact that this novel, “The Things They Carried” does not represent accurate portrayals is what shaped this novel to what it is today and its success. The lacking of accurate portrayals allowed the audience to experience secondhand what he felt everyday while he was at war and just how bad the war can be although there were parts where he mentioned the war as if it was just a daily hangout between the soldiers when in reality it was the opposite of that. In fact, accurate…