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    put many situations in this chapter of how the government used our tax payer 's money to pay for useless art. The government in the 1960 's gave seven hundred fifty dollars to a one word poem named “Lighght” (Pg. 78). The poem was not even spelled right and didn 't benefit any who really needed that money. The man who wrote “Lighght” was Aram Saroyan. He even won an award for the one word poem which he didn 't even fund (Pg.79). It was a worthless way to blow that much money. That seven hundred…

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    This is not because it is each individual merely works to support the other members of the team toward a common goal but rather, Jackson used this methodology as a means to help individuals find their sense of purpose. Jackson recounts the 1993 retirement of Michael Jordan and the need to incorporate new players into an already talented team by helping each…

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    Individualism, or a favor of freedom of action for individuals over the collective, stands to be improved in this modern society. First, individualism allows for an elimination of general ignorance not possible through conformity. Too often in more recent years, people have chosen to follow conventional standards exactly, that is to say, they simply conform to the ideas and beliefs of others. To follow the crowd is synonymous with a rejection of new knowledge in life, because all people will…

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    Hidden Worldview Analysis

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    couple different ways, all focusing around self. The definition of individualism is the pursuit of individual rather than common or collective interests; egoism. In the book Hidden Worldview by Wilkens and Sanford, they say the heart behind Individualism is the belief that each individual person constitutes the centers of one’s universe. Individualism is the sense that…

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    important that the individual be aware of strengths also known as talents. Being able to identify your strength is crucial is being most effective in the organization in order to meet desired goals. The book Strengths Finder 2.0 provides an assessment to assist individuals in understanding their distinct strengths and a plan of action to assist in capitalizing or making those identified strengths even stronger. The text identifies a total of strengths or talents that an individual could…

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    my options are chosen by me, I am free to do as I will” (652). This quote portrays that this is the minds set of your average individual, but in reality these dreams fall short. In Dorris Lessing’s article “Group Minds” she writes a well-written persuasive article that consists of strong points but has vague, insufficient evidence. This article is about how individual people have been affected by groups and group pressure. Lessing mentions…

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    Anthem Essay ` Ayn Rand, an author of precise themes and storylines, initially wrote Anthem praising a person's individuality in a society where nobody is individual. During this literature, character Equality 7-2521 learns there is much more to know than what he has been told. This story establishes the facts on a society where everyone is held equal, to the point where first person does not exist. Throughout the novel Anthem, Ayn Rand shows the development of Equality 7-2521’s individualism…

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    Components Of Success

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    oxford dictionary, the definition of success is "the attainment of popularity or profit."(“Success”, 1989). The meaning of success varies for different individuals. Success could mean getting education, raising a family, accomplishing a life goal, or simply gaining wealth. This definition is one of the many definitions of success as different individuals have their different perspectives about success. For instance, success for a poor homeless person could just mean to have enough money to meet…

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    considered an individual that makes finding their own happiness their first priority. A person that follows the second path is considered an individual that believes the society’s prosperity takes priority over an individual’s success in life. Now the big question is, which one is more important-- an individual’s “pursuit of happiness” or a society’s need for peace and prosperity? Considering the growth and development of modern society today as well as the mindset of an individual, an…

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    remains what is controlling what individuals desire now. Instead of paying attention to personal desires, individuals are basing their cravings on the desires of others. The prevalent culture has individuals focusing more on purchasing the newest upgrade rather than appreciating what they already own; they must own the latest technology or fashion statement. People remain programmed to only desire objects or even individuals when other parties request the same. Individuals need to remember…

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