...Success Success can have a billion and one definitions, all depending on the person defining it. Therefore, making the search for success a difficult journey. For some individuals it only means fame and money while for others it is something more personal. For me success is a balance of both the materialistic and the spiritual. My idea of success is having the financial freedom to maintain my family, accept and love myself, and also being an active member of my future community. Regardless of the definition people may have on success, it can only be reached through certain qualities that not every individual possesses. To reach success one must have patience. We all heard of the famous sang “patience is key” yet we fail to apply it to our problematic situations. Without patience we soon give up and move along the path of life in search for something else that will take less time. Nothing that...
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...A definition of myself. A seventeen year old female athlete in high school. That is what anyone walking down the street would say, but that random person walking down the street is not writing this essay. So, I am going to start over. A definition of myself. I am temperamental, I get aggressive, I tend to trust easier than I should, I forgive too easily, I am almost always angry, the glass tends to be half empty, I throw fits, my words tend to be venom, and I do not know who I am. I cannot pinpoint where I fit into society and what my purpose is. I do know that I am an aggressive teenage girl that runs Cross Country and Track, I am a girl that sings in my school's choir, I am a girl that tapes and bandages together wounded athlete in my school's athletic activities, I am a girl that enjoys listening to music so loudly that people have to repeat themselves at least twice before I can form a coherent sentence in my head, and I am a girl that is still trying to form a cohesive definition of myself....
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...What is success? People generally define it as a financial status; you do well in college, find a job and make a lot of money. I believe success doesn't value the amount of money, rather it values the amount of effort you put into attaining what you want and showing/spreading happiness. Money is redundant in success. You can be a person living in the streets and still successful. In order to be successful, you have to be devoted. Some people think success is just given to random people. This is a lie. People work up to success, it's not something you can just get out of the blue. There will be many failures, and that is okay. It is about being able to learn from them and climb the mountain with more knowledge. Another characteristic...
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...Definition of ESSAY 1 : to put to a test 2 : to make an often tentative or experimental effort to perform: try — es·say·er noun Examples of ESSAY 1. There is no hint as to which of the approaches essayed in this book will prove most useful. 2. <he had been in gymnastics for some time before he even considered essaying that move> First Known Use of ESSAY 14th century Related to ESSAY Synonyms assay, endeavor, attempt, seek, strive, try Related Words fight, strain, struggle, toil, trouble, work; aim, aspire,hope; assume, take up, undertake Near Antonyms drop, give up, quit more See Synonym Discussion at attempt Rhymes with ESSAY abbé, affray, agley, airplay, airway, aisleway, all-day, allay,allée, Angers, Anhui, archway, array, ashtray, assay, astray,Augier, away... [+]more 2es·say noun \ˈe-ˌsā; senses 1, 2 & 4 also e-ˈsā\ Definition of ESSAY 1 : trial, test 2 a : effort, attempt; especially : an initial tentative effort b : the result or product of an attempt 3 a : an analytic or interpretative literary composition usually dealing with its subject from a limited or personal point of view b : something resembling such a composition <a photographicessay> 4 : a proof of an unaccepted design for a stamp or piece of paper money See essay defined for English-language learners » Examples of ESSAY 1. Your assignment is to write a 500-word essay on one of Shakespeare's sonnets. 2. The book is a collection of his previously...
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...John Smith English Composition Morals According to the English dictionary, the definition of morals is as follows: “of, pertaining to, or concerned with the principles or rules of right conduct or the distinction between right and wrong”. The way we as human beings interprets this is entirely based on our community, religion, parents, government, and the society we were raised in. But what really defines what a moral is? Who’s to say that this is right and wrong? How do other cultures view our morals compared to theirs? These are but just a few questions I will be addressing in this essay. Let’s start from the beginning and break down some of the key components of this definition. Pertaining to the rules or principles of what’s right and wrong. In the United States what we consider morally right and wrong is determined by our government and the court systems. If we plunge deeper into this topic we can take into account our religious up-bringing, the views of our parents and friends, what we see and hear from the media. What was morally wrong fifty years ago is now on everyday television and exposed to children day after day. Fifty years ago women were shunned from their families and friends if they were to sleep with one person promiscuously. Now men and women are taught to sleep with multiple partners to determine if you are sexually satisfied and can see yourself being with only that person for the rest of your life. If you look at Muslamic culture, women have absolutely...
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...Compassion Within each of us lies an unexplained emotion that causes the suffering of others to affect us as though it were ourselves. It is a deeper feeling that, at one point, has overcome us all. This is compassion. Compassion is commonly known as a virtue of empathy for the suffering of those around us. What is compassion? Compassion is an emotion that anyone can experience, whether short-lived or thought out. Situations vary, causing more compassion for some, and less for others. For many, compassion has grown to become a way of life. It is finding ways to help others in their times of need or misfortune. It is a matter of putting others before yourself, which means doing whatever is necessary in any circumstance. According to dictionary.com, compassion is defined as “A feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering.” Although, to me, compassion is treating others the way you want to be treated. It is taking a step back, looking at the big picture, and putting myself in their shoes. It is realizing the world isn’t perfect, and neither are the people. Knowing that there are times where life is not fair and accept that; but not give up hope. It is always striving to help others at times when they need it most. Compassion is an aspiration to help change the world. Knowing that one person alone will not change the world, but doing what is possible. Compassion is a way of life. It...
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...Define jazz in your words Jazz is a form of expression that does not confine itself to music and expands itself to influence beautiful art pieces––such as paintings, poems, novels and essays––that intellectuals represent themselves in. Is that truly what jazz is? Not really, as it is a culture that has more than one identity, as well as, more than one definition. Describe jazz Jazz culture consists of different types of art, but they have many elements in common. Jazz music is truly innovative; the whole existence of jazz defies traditional music structure and attempts to create art out of improvised pieces. Narrate your experience of jazz I do not have much experience with Jazz. The first time I was introduced to jazz music was in middle school, when a friend of mine kept bugging me to listen to a “cool music” he had found. At first, I was surprised by the musical composition. It was a chaotic and disorganized piece of music that felt somewhat soothing. In the music, there were different instruments that, at first sounded like they were attacking each other, but soon felt like they were...
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...just define or explain in a simple essay or a few words. We are considered by some to be the most complex idea in the universe. What creates a human is a mixture of abstract ideas and thoughts: People have the ability to create original ideas, love, have independent thought and to be completely unique from any other thing or human anywhere at any time. The human race cannot be defined because there is not one human that can be closely compared to another. First, the human brain is said to be the most complicated object in the known universe: Humans have the ability to understand our solar system and what lies in it, but not what is in our own head. The amygdala is a small part of our brain that controls our...
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...Definition Essay: Writing Methods The general purpose of a definition essay is to clearly and concisely explain a word, term or concept. This purpose can take on several avenues, such as to deepen the meaning of a term, to broaden the meaning by redirecting the obvious and present understanding to another explanation, or to entertain the reader. An extended definition of a term takes on a much more deep and thorough goal. An extended definition intends to ‘extend’ your knowledge or understanding of a term. The use of examples, stories, anecdotes and experiences is usually used to accomplish this, as well as giving comprehensive information about the term such as its noun, verb, adjective, and adverb meanings, and the origin of the word. Needless to say, much research goes into writing this type of essay. Methods of definition include Distinction, Examining, Analysis, and Etymology. • Distinction: This method explains not only what the term or phrase is, but compares it to other related terms and clearly explains what it is not. Bringing out the definition in this manner helps the reader to more clearly understand exactly the point being made. An example of the distinction method would be a coupon. A coupon is a paper or an online code that offers the consumer a discount if they purchase a particular item. In contrast, a sales premium is a bonus item given to the consumer when they purchase something else, such as a free trial bottle of shampoo when a large bottle of...
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...Hailey Murgia Definition Essay: Independence According to the Oxford American Dictionary, the word independent is an adjective describing someone who is “confident and free to do things without needing help from other people “. This is the “officially accepted” definition of independence. Nevertheless, it is necessary to mention that being independent is exceptionally important in a student’s success. Many have tried their best to define this necessity in academic success but each person puts forth individual interpretation. Therefore, I feel that there cannot be any objective definition of the term “independent”. In my interpretation of the word independence, is a description of a person who is responsible, shows leadership skills and is dedicated. Student responsibility in particular, occurs when they take an active role in their learning by realizing they are accountable for their own academic success. This itself, is demonstrated when a student makes choices and actions that lead them toward their educational goals. For example, students take ownership of these actions when using academic integrity and honesty. This means that the student makes the right choices without applause and does not share answers or use the work of others as their own. Another example of taking responsibility is when there is an awareness of the academic course load and the ability to prioritize accordingly. Typically students who prioritize make several adjustments to accommodate their...
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...Euthyphro In this essay I will explain the concept of the holiness emerges and why it takes a prominent position in the conversation between Socrates and Euthyphro. I will also explain the three definitions that Euthyphro uses in his response to Socrates and then present Socrates’s refutation of each of Euthyphro definitions. Also this essay will test my ability to develop my own argument as to what I think Socrates’s goal is in this dialogue. How do you know that is his goal? What features of the dialogue align his goals? I will also give own definition of piety/holiness and then take on the role of Socrates and respond to my own definition as I think he would. Plato conversation set close to the king Archon court were Socrates and Euthrophy cross words. The conversation surround Socrates trying to understand the concept of how gods see piety and impious in mankind. The debate between Socrates and Euthrophy is that Socrates wants a new form of definition for pious and impious needs to man needs to be judge by man not from god’s justice. The concept of holiness explain how to be devout religiously not the act of being love. The conversation emphasize the true meaning of piety and impiety, and important conversation between Socrates and Euthrophy took place because Socrates does not believe in tales mythology and Socrates would like a more reasonable answer to all his questions. At the end of the conversation both Socrates and Euthrypho concluded that holiness as something...
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...For the introduction of this essay I was going to begin with the general definition of life. When I started looking at it I found out that, even if you search for the definition in the simplest dictionary, you are going to find, at least, twenty-one of them. I am going to mention some of them afterwards. But, for now, I am just going to say that life is divided in stages: childhood, puberty, adolescence, adult hood and old age. In this essay I am going to focus in adolescence, because that is the stage of life where I am. Life is difficult, but life as a teenager is harder. We are constantly exposed to new ideas, social situations, and our personalities and interests are constantly changing. The complicated thing about it is that we have our biggest responsibilities in this stage because, we have to make the decisions that are going to define the rest of our life and, also, it is the time when we use to have more fun and experiment with new things like: alcohol, drugs, sexuality, etc. For many thousands of years man has been aware of certain adolescent phenomena and of variations in human behavior with age. Aristotle, however, is usually cited as the first source of detailed records of adolescent development. He described voice changes in both sexes, breast development and menarche in the female, the appearance of pubic hair and seminal emissions in the male; he gave average ages at which these phenomena occurred and presented evidence for a period of adolescent sterility...
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...country, the place where you live, or do you think of Canada as a nation- people who share your values and beliefs? Is being Canadian part of your identity? Write a written response of 1 page double space. The concept of nationhood is a complex one. What makes a country a nation? What is a nation? In this essay, i will attempt to gain an understanding of what a nation is, and why Canada is in fact a nation, not merely because we meet certain criteria, but because we, as Canadians, believe it is so. To define the term “nation” is quite a challenging task. The Student’s Oxford Canadian Dictionary defines a nation as, “a community of people forming a state or inhabiting a territory”. Compared to other resources, this is fairly a simple one. The same dictionary defines a state as “an organized political community under one government” By these definitions, Canada clearly classifies as a nation. Canada is without a doubt, a nation because the country has satisfied the dictionary’s requirement. Still, not all definitions are so clear. One of the most commonly accepted definitions of a nation is one that is ripe with complex and challenging requirements. These definitions often involve a group of people who share a common culture, ethnic origin and language, and they must either possess or be actively seeking an independent government. Even at a quick glance, we can see that Canada does not meet all of these...
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...Essay on Motivation: it’s Meaning, Definition and Features! Meaning: Motivation is very commonly used word in enterprises is a temporal and dynamic state that induces an individual to act as desired. Motivation is having the encouragement to do something. The term motivation is derived from the Latin word ‘emover’ which implies ‘to move’. It is the act of stimulating someone or oneself to get a desired course of action, to push the right button to get desired action. Motivation provides answer to certain basic questions such as: Why and how people work and what determines the direction of their actions? The process of motivation involves needs, drives and goals. Need is behind most of the actions of a man. Better facilities, more pay, recognition, opportunities for promotion etc. are some of the needs of the people. Drives are called motives representing the behaviour in the process of motivation. Every undertaking has certain goals to achieve. These goals can be achieved only through the efforts of its employees. The basic problem is to identify what makes (or moves) people to act. Definition: Motivation can be defined as a process of stimulating people to act for the purpose of achieving desired goals. A few definitions of motivation are given below: 1. Motivation can be defined as a willingness to expand energy, to achieve a goal or a reward. —Dai a Breachus 2. Motivation is the term employed generally for the phenomena involved in the operation of incentives...
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...some applications of organizational Theory). There are three major perspectives-modernism, symbolic interpretive, and postmodernism to look at organisation which provide broad frameworks to guide our thinking and research. In this essay paper, an effort has been made in discussing how the three perspectives assist us in achieving more comprehensive understanding of complex organisation phenomena- culture within organisation.Organization culture has been defined very differently in the literature. All definition agrees that organizational culture has something to do with the people in the organization, their relations with each other and their thoughts. Some academics stress the uniqueness of each organization’s culture. Organizational culture is a popular but also a very complex concept that has been identified as an influential factor affecting the successes and failures of organizations. Culture is a very versatile concept, and there are many controversies in both defining and applying it. Therefore, this paper reviews different perspection of organizational culture. (Hatch 2006). Modernists are objectivists who focus on reality of knowledge which is build based upon the conceptualization and the theorization. There is always lucid definitions on how thing occur, often through the use of data that are collected from tools of measurement, quantitative data. For example, a company earns profits based on the CEO’s ability...
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