Positive mental attitude

For the chapter twelve discussion, for the topic on achieving happiness or the good life I have chose to discuss is Stoicism. The definition of Stoicism is, to prepare for the worst and develop a technique for dealing with it when the worst situation arises. Stoicism and epicureanism are different because epicureans avoid pain, and people who use stoicism learn to cope with pain and feel that pain is essential to living. Stoics embrace pain and learn to live with it and to make the best out of a…

Determination is a trait that is a key essential in our lives. It can help us overcome many obstacles and struggles throughout life. A humans will is sufficient enough to accomplish any goal thrown at them. Just as Rob Hall says “With enough determination , any bloody idiot can get up this hill”. Determination is the key to success, you have to be willing to do the work in order to succeed in your goals. The story of Glenn Cunningham is an amazing example of what determination can help you…

If I could choose between being at my desk and not being bothered versus walking around talking to my employees, I’d chose the solitude at my desk. But, because I know how important it is for good leaders to have relationships with their people, I force myself out of my chair to develop those relationships. I struggle committing to find a mentor for myself. The thought of me needing to look for someone with a bigger title than mine and always having to be the one to drive the conversation…

Leadership and integrity goes, hand-to-hand; one cannot succeed in a leadership role without having strong integrity. Integrity is one of the most important character traits of a respected leader; this skill consist of being able to take responsibility for your own actions, honest, and have pride in your beliefs. Skills that makes a person a leader is having good communication skills, bravery, and having a vision/goal. If people cannot count on their leader to conduct himself of herself with…

Peter Singer’s drowning child experiment focuses on this concept if a child was drowning in a shallow puddle, would you save the baby or would you leave the baby to die in the puddle? The experiment tells people to look at saving the baby based on the fact that saving this child would leave your clothes muddy or in terms of the lecture, your expensive boots ruined. Some may believe that the risk of getting their clothes dirty or ruining their boots would not make them save the baby, but most…

The most significant differences between servant leadership models and other models would be the motivation of leader. A servant leader’s motivation is on the followers, and the accomplishment, and the servant leadership is able to move the main attention of leadership from the organization to the supporter which is the unique factor in categorizing leaders as either transformational or servant leaders. Other models will center directed toward the organization. Both servant leadership and other…

The thought process you used to develop your discussion board response was perfect. I enjoyed reading your response and I could directly relate to the examples you used regarding the United States (U.S.) Army. I may be bias, but I believe the U.S. Army has some of the best leadership practices, programs, and leaders in the world. As I am writing this, several U.S. Army leaders our coming to mind that had a lasting impact on my life. As far as humble leaders, I completely agree that it takes…

Is the person you are your better self? to be your better self you have to carry your own skis, work hard,Undo the best that you can do. you have to work hard so that you can have a job. being your better self can be shown by the story what's with these guys, the characters Theseus and ariadne. What's with these guys Inspire us to be our better selves by letting our kindness take over. we can feel good about doing good deeds even if you don't get anything in return. everyone can also have…

In the book Gifted Hands, by Greg Lewis , Ben made the acronym ¨THINK BIG¨ to help him succeed in life. There are many things that can help you succeed. Talent ,honesty ,and knowledge are the most important concepts that help you succeed. Talent is important to succeed. In the book, Ben was talented at being a neurosurgeon. Ben helped people like the Binder twins and Miranda ,Francisco by doing a brain surgery on them. Ben was also talented in moving the load crane. He was talented because he…

desired to establish the validity of this scale through test that examined if the model differentiates persons engaged in the advancement of mindfulness from others, and the results showed The MAAS was related to other indicators of well being, both positive and negative, in consistently expected directions (Brown and Ryan). The MAAS was inversely related to CES-D and BDI measures of depression and STAI and POMS measures of anxiety (Brown and Ryan). Scientist hope that this research showing…