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    she is referred to in the system as Jane Doe. She has no idea who she is or how she even got into the ward. This creates the case of a lifetime for Dr. Goldman in the book The Girl Without A Name by Sandra Block. This book will teach you about persistence and that “following the crowd isn’t always that best option. Let’s talk about the main character Dr. Zoe Goldman. Even though she worked at a psych ward she still had issues of her own. She has ADHD and was is seeing…

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    using “power posing” as a way to achieve “faking it till you become it” Ted.com (2012). Do these actions really work, and is it the best advice to follow? I think that “faking it till you become it” is good advice, to me it means persistence is the key, and persistence can bring you through many stressful events if…

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    Atticus Finch Heroism

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    subtly. In the book, Mrs. Dubose and Atticus Finch are obvious heroes, while it takes readers time to discover the heroism of Boo Radley. Generally heros have multiple characteristics, but the ones that are most prominent are courage, bravery, and persistence these are seen in Atticus, Mrs. Dubose, and Boo Radley throughout the novel. Through Atticus Finch the author shows the reader about courage, bravery, and persistent. All throughout the novel, Atticus is showing courage by not showing any…

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    It can be a devastating to students to experience failure of not conquering their goal. The goal of not completing a college education. Students families can be just as devastated by witnessing their loved ones go through the pain of failure. A student not being able to finish their college education is known as retention. In fact, according to the student that decides to leave a college or university in advance is defined as retention (Tinto, 2007). Retention is a problem that has plagued for…

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    Purpose of the Study There are numerous studies that have focused on the African American male and to their development and persistence from a quantitative standpoint. A few qualitative studies have used Critical Race Theory (CRT) as a theory. African American Male Theory (AAMT) is a relatively new theory that has been identified and would be an additional piece of work to add to the study. Even though CRT and AAMT are similar, there has not been much investigation related to using AAMT…

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    The three qualities that make up a successful leader is persistence, questioning and problem posing, and metacognition. Commander Stooks, I have come to the decision that Ender Wiggin, Candidate number 47891, is the best person to help save the world’s survival. He uses persistence to never give up and works hard to finish any task he is handed. Then he uses questioning, but sometimes he uses this too much. This is okay…

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    constantly pressured by high management to increase sales and productivity no matter the cost. Stressed and confused he searches for answers. Through an old acquaintance he learns of the “Five Principles of Ethical Power; purpose, pride, patience, persistence, and perspective” (Blanchard & Norman, 43). When applying the five principles of ethical power an individual must realize the true meaning behind each principle. Purpose is constantly confused with the idea of goals, however the book…

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    There are endless stories out there of people who have reached a level of success and then lost it all. Why is it that people can reach such level of success and then fail? It is because when people first start working toward something they want they work hard. People put endless effort into becoming successful. Making connections, creating ideas and learning from mistakes made along the way. Once these people became comfortable they had no need to keep working hard. So they stop. Everything…

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    Moby Dick Allusions

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    society. With these allusions the reader begins to understand the topic of discussion and is also exposed to the wisdom and knowledge Melville possess. Throughout the novel, biblical and Greek allusions help exemplify the nature of human defiance and persistence seen through the futile attempt to undermine nature through Ahab, Elijah, Jonah, and the Fates. The first mythological allusions in the novel are the names of two characters, Elijah and Ahab, who are biblical allusions. When Elijah…

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    Self Assessment Exercises

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    One of the areas that were not covered after the completion of the self-assessment exercises is strength of courage. This type of strength involves the practise to accomplish goals when facing challenges, externally and internally. Being courageous with continuous persistency would enable individual to overcome and achieve goals. Talking about bravery, as a CYCP in the making is the ability to face challenges and difficulties. This skill is an essential tools that workers should possess, because…

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