Analysis: Don T Try To Fix Them. Be Socrates

Many are rich many are poor many have money many don’t. Have you ever had a moment where you did something selfish for desperation of money and karma hit you right back with a right hook?. And felt regret towards yourself. In the short story “Why, You Reckon” the author uses irony and dialogue, to show the audience that money can't buy happiness.

James Loewen , a professor of sociology, wrote a book named From Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong, which was published in 1996. In the book, Loewen claims that the American public education system poorly teaches history. He states that this is due to appease and induce overt sense patriotism and nationalism. This leads to the information being false, misleading, boring, and Disneyfied.

“To read is to fly: it is to soar to a point of vantage which gives a view over wide terrains of history, human variety, ideas, shared experience and the fruits of many inquiries.” - Anthony Clifford Grayling, a British philosopher. I recollect my first time opening up my first book to read; it was a groundbreaking occasion. I did not realize that reading would be so astounding. All through my adolescent years, I did not have the opportunity to read books. I guess it is because of the surroundings that I experienced in childhood. My father was not a fanatic of reading books since he felt that it was a time executioner and that it does not help him profit; he was a drug dealer and a crackhead, which should give you a hint about his mentality.

There is nothing wrong with someone putting time aside for themselves and making sure that they are okay. In fact, one may end up with poor mental health if they didn’t take such action. My problem is whenever someone thinks that others owe them; when someone only cares for themselves and acts as if they are the only one that matters. Society seems to agree with me, as many people utter phrases such as "You're selfish" or "The world doesn't revolve around you"! The problem is that many say those phrases to the wrong people. Too many times, someone tries to make things better for themselves and is ridiculed for it, by people who think that they should be doing something else. Again, there is nothing wrong with one taking time out for themselves, because after all their life is, in fact, their life. No one knows what's "best for them" or "what they should be doing" besides them, yet too many people think that it's their job to put someone "in their place" and tell them what they should be doing. In actuality, the people who are giving their harsh lesson on selfishness are performing an act of selfishness themselves, by thinking that their opinions of someone else's life (and actions) matter more that of the actual person they are commenting on.. It's unfortunate to say, but too many people are tricked into thinking that

P.335 #1 How to Make Lazy People Do the Right Thing by Richard H. Thaler and Cass R. Sunstein

This may specifically not be a big issue, but there hasn’t been a situation that I can remember where I participated in something that tackled a massive problem. I usually stick to myself and I don’t extend a helping hand, but this was one of the situations where I did. It feels great to help people, but I simply just don’t do it. I am not sure why and I feel that I should change my

I can become overly interested in helping, persuading, and leading others feeling strongly that I know what is best for them. I analyze issues and offer advice whether welcomed or not. When I overdo red I run the risk of overstepping boundaries and sounding like a “know it all”. I unintentionally leave other people with a feeling that I have been forceful or intrusive. Knowing that I naturally fall into the area of being an assertive helper I should strive to keep those tendencies balanced.

To begin with, the text, “Flowers for Algernon,” by Daniel Keys, shows an abundant amount of examples when it comes to asking others for guidance-- or lack thereof. The story follows a man named Charlie, a mentally impaired 37-year old who has decided to undergo a newly tested surgery, performed by two neurosurgeons, Dr. Strauss and Dr. Nemur, that will theoretically increase his intelligence. The surgery has already been tested on other animals, like Algernon the mouse. Although the surgery initially seemed to be successful-- resulting in a huge peak in Charlie’s intelligence, these effects were temporary. The lasting outcome of the surgery leaves Charlie in ruins; with Charlie losing his job, one of his closest friends-- Algernon the

After reading the readings that I have read for this paper makes me sit back and think how others were raised. I wonder if these people were taught right from wrong. It is really hard for me to think that so many people just think of themselves and do not want to help anybody else out in a time of need. If it be at work, personal life, or in a state of emergency. I feel that if you do not help another person out you are a selfish irresponsible person. There are way too many people who like to make somebody else be responsible for what they should take responsibility for.

The main focus of Geoff Colvin’s, “What It Takes to Be Great”, published October 30, 2006, by Fortune, is on the importance that talent is to success. Researches were curious on,”how people were able to go on improving”, or how much is talent needed for success. They studied the best of the best in a variety of fields, such as: Michael Jordan, Winston Churchill, Vladimir Horowitz, Tiger Woods, and many more. Most people believe that talent makes someone great, but Colvin concludes, that people aren’t great through talent, but through deliberate practice. Deliberate practice involves a healthy mindset, consistency, obsessive practice, and discipline. Colvin shares,”The critical reality is that we are not hostage to some naturally given level

However, Before I even started going into the counseling program. I had the goal to make sure I knew where to draw the line when it comes to helping as a friend and helping as a counselor. Admittedly, I learned this from my own parents growing up as my dad was a licensed counselor and social worker. He knew where to draw the line for himself. As far as myself, being in the counseling program, I naturally do have a strong desire to help individuals by guiding them to make sure they can find their own strength to take control of their own lives, live a more stress-free, and positive well-being life. However, whenever I find myself talking with my friends about their problems or feelings I will always make sure to never go any further than my

Sharing Writing in the Early Childhood Classroom The article “Please Let Us Write!” by Mary Ann Cahill and Anne E. Gregory, emphasizes the importance of letting children write in an early childhood classroom. The first part of the article narrates the importance of allowing the children to express their thoughts through writing. Also, the first part of the article explains some of the strategies that a teacher named Kristin uses in her kindergarten classroom.

New Year’s is a time when people think “I’m going to accomplish things this year around”. So it is common for said people to bring forth a goal to reach, a resolution. Resolutions come in many varieties, though there are several that are commonly chosen and commonly abandoned. Examples are quitting an addiction such as cigarettes or alcohol, saving money, and the infamous dieting and gym routines. The resolution set for myself is an alternate version of the standard “work out and get in shape” resolution. Though I am not seeking to lose weight or to diet. My resolution is to strengthen my shoulder muscles to fix my impaired posture (minor scoliosis). Though this in no way states that I will go to a gym. The strategy involves working at home,

As described by Touhy, Brown & Smith (2005), human beings need physical, psychosocial and Spiritual comfort to make connections with others and validate their lives. Individuals live a life time forming relationships, setting goals, trying to reach these goals and ultimately searching for the infamous meaning of life. In the end, it seems that all that really matters are the people you love most. What do we do when our life is about to come to an end and there are many things left unsaid? How do we mend our broken relationships before we die? Why is this important for us to do before it is too late?

Things I wish I’d Always Know. The author is Eric Weinstein. What Eric Weinstein talks about here is what he has learned over the years as a writer. He has learned that you have to read, read, and read. He also has learned that you have to write, write, and write. You must follow the rule or freak it, but do what you do for a reason. To hell with originality. Transcend self-expressions. He talks about all five of these and has learned over his years of writing. What I learned from reading this is you have to read, write and be yourself. I think that he had a good story to tell. I also believe his hard work has paid off. I think that he taught his students a lot for them to want to move on with creative writing.