...Ostracism “Pain can be alleviated by morphine, but the pain of social ostracism cannot be taken away,” according to Derek Jarman. This quote says a lot about ostracism because some people don’t realize it can affect someone’s life. Ostracism can make people feel really bad about themselves because then they believe that something is wrong with them. Also, it can be something that is hard to let go of, or overcome for a very long time, maybe even their whole life. As a result, ostracism may create many obstacles. Many people feel ostracized because of the obstacles that they must overcome. First, one obstacle that can cause people to feel ostracized is lack of social skills. Poor social skills can make it harder for people to make friends. People with poor social skills can talk too little, so that can be annoying to normal people. On the other hand, some people lack social skills to the extent that they choose not to engage others in conversation. In the book Look Me in the Eye, John Elder said, “Sometimes I think I can relate better to a good machine than any kind of person” (Robison 151). John Elder didn’t really understand people; he tried to, but people would just shut him down and not talk to him. Machines were pretty much his friends; therefore, he lacked the ability to make friends. Second, people with social problems can get bullied, and it can make them feel uncomfortable. For example, children with social problems can get bullied for being too smart, or...
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...Turning an obstacle or disadvantage into a positive outcome will all depend on what the person decides to do with those obstacles, and how the person decides to react towards certain disadvantages. A person with a positive mindset may have the ability to gain knowledge and humility from those obstacles and disadvantages. When I was a child, I had always been dependant on my parents. I did not acknowledge that one day they were not going to able to provide for me, and I would have to become independent. For example, when my parents passed away, I no longer had anyone to rely on; therefore, I had to learn how to become an independent person. Consequently, I was so adapted to having my parents fighting my battles for me all the time; I soon realized I...
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...strength to endure trials and tribulations in life while also having the courage to prevail over them. Keeping a chin up approach to life each day will provide the self-confidence needed to pursue goals and achieve them. Balancing life’s challenges such as becoming a teen parent is a difficult task, but if achieved creates long lasting positive results. A well-rounded approach to maintaining a positive attitude will always provide a constant form of overcoming life’s challenges. There are several different modal constructs such as the seven-element’s approach and the US Army approach (Harrington, 2012). Harrington (2012) suggests “Approaching life’s challenges in a positive, optimistic way by demonstrating self-control stamina and good character with your choices and actions” (p. 29). In other words, when faced with a challenge think of the glass half full instead of half empty. Always be optimistic in the thought process in order to keep the mind in a state of positivity. Keep emotions in check and think before speaking. It will produce a more positive outcome. There are many challenges to overcome when raising a child, but being a teenager with no job and trying to finish high school is even more difficult. My life was changed forever when my son was born in the summer of 2006. It was three days before the fourth of July and everyone was preparing to go on vacation while we were preparing to bring a new life into the world. My girlfriend and I were only 16 and did not really...
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...29, 2014 Obstacles Have you ever had to overcome and obstacle during your time in school? Have you ever just wanted to give up because you thought you couldn’t overcome them? Well, you shouldn’t give up that easily. You should always push yourself past your limits. Giving up is like saying that you can’t do something when you know you know do it. If you don’t push yourself past your limits you will never be able to overcome anything. I was like that for a while, I always wanted to give up and not face my obstacles. Although I realized that you eventually have to overcome any obstacles you may have, I decided that it was time to overcome my obstacles. My first obstacle that I needed to overcome was being shy. At first, I could never really talk in front of people I would always get really nervous. Every time I had to get up and talk in front of people I would always say “uhm” between everything. Secondly, all through high school I had a hard time getting up in front of people and presenting projects. I would always make my presentation quick and short. Finally, but the time I was a senior in high school I was able to overcome my shyness. I was able to get up in front of people without getting really nervous. My second obstacle that I needed to overcome was being stressed about class work. At first, when I started freshmen year of high school I honestly thought that I wouldn’t have a lot of work to do. Well, I was wrong, I had a lot of work. Secondly, by my sophomore year...
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...The most influential person in my life has often stated that “taking risks and overcoming obstacles promotes important discoveries in your life and work.” The most important experience in my life sought me out. It happened to me; I didn’t cause it. However, I am so grateful for that experience because it has changed me in a magnificent way. I have discovered many things about myself as well as others that have benefited my maturity. As I sat at the dining room table one Tuesday night awaiting dinner, I felt as though my world was starting to crash down around me. School, work, friends, and just life in general were stressing me out, not to mention thoughts of the future. I was suddenly faced with the most devastating news of my life; or so I thought. My mother has always been my most adamant supporter but as she sat there, telling me that I would have to pay for my college tuition, I couldn’t help but feel nothing less of hatred for her. The lack of my parents’ financial support has motivated me to prove that I can and will achieve my dreams. As a result of this experience, I am currently in school while holding two jobs at the same time which takes a great deal of responsibility and a considerable amount of time. Working two jobs and staying in school is not exactly what I call fun. However, it is worth the trouble knowing that I get a lesson about responsibility out of it. All this hard work has taught me how to be responsible. I can use this example now and put it into use...
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...and adversities I have overcome to get where I am today. Also coming into this course my biggest fear was knowing that I was going to have to possibly do a presentation in front of my classmates. Well I have learned a lot more than I thought I would, from overcoming my fear of doing public speaking to learning what type of learner I am. This course has expanded my knowledge to a wider width, I have already started applying some of the skills and techniques I have learned from this course to my life. I have encountered a lot of personal obstacles along the way, and even though times got hard and tough I overcame them and kept pushing myself. One of the major things that changed from the first day of class to the final day of class was that I changed my study habits. Before this class I never actually set time aside to study. With the strategies I learned, I now set time aside to study every day. One of the assignments that helped me do this was making a personal schedule. By doing this I learned how to consume my time in a manner that is effective and not wasteful. For the final project I chose a topic that was very personal to me. By choosing this topic it made working on it a little bit easier, the problem I had was panning it out and making it a presentable project. This project has made me feel more comfortable working with another person to complete a task. It also has lessened my fear of public speaking, and to think I would never overcome that fear! I am very appreciative...
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...My life has always been about overcoming obstacles, facing adversity, and triumphing even when every statistic is stacked up against me. The way we choose to carry out our lives is all based on our perception. Similarly, Perspective is the way we analyze and see the natural world around us. Our beliefs, our past experiences, and our relationships affect the way we perceive everything around us, which in turn, changes our perspective. A time in my life, where my perspective changed was not so much one specific event, but a period of time where I was very ill. Indulge me for a moment, as we rewind to a defining time in my life. As a child, I was marked as a failure to thrive baby. For years I received excellent medical care, and through the...
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...second. Life is about overcoming hardship, and about learning how to race in the rain. The novel, the Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein, demonstrates obstacles in life that the main character, Denny, is forced to face and overcome. Ultimately, Denny’s life can be compared to as a race. The author manages to provide an outside perspective that is shown through the eyes of his closest companion, Enzo. He watches as Denny's life drastically changes and as he stood to lose everything. Many major themes are developed as the plot continues, such as being convicted of rape and the deaths of two of Denny’s loved ones. Denny’s perseverance and dedication are both shook by the unexpected obstacles of life’s race, yet Denny continues to overcome these barriers and learns that the reasons why he falls, is so he can pick himself back up. They say a dog is a man’s “best friend.” In this case, Enzo has certainly earned that title. Denny and Enzo instantly clicked from the moment Enzo was picked from the litter. Although the time they shared wasn’t much, Enzo managed to extremely impact Denny’s life. Enzo in his weakened state, states “with every bit of strength I have in my body, I wrench myself to a standing position. Through my hips are frozen and my legs burn with pain; I hobble to the door of the bedroom” (310). Enzo, who is referring to be in deep pain, causes a huge challenge for Denny who sees his best friend suffer and struggle every step of the way. As soon as Denny’s life starts...
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...Reflection Paper Ashlee Gipson University of Phoenix CERTIFICATE OF ORIGINALITY: I certify that the attached paper, which was produced for the class identified above, is my original work and has not previously been submitted by me or by anyone else for any class. I further declare that I have cited all sources from which I used language, ideas and information, whether quoted verbatim or paraphrased, and that any and all assistance of any kind, which I received while producing this paper, has been acknowledged in the References section. This paper includes no trademarked material, logos, or images from the Internet, which I do not have written permission to include. I further agree that my name typed on the line below is intended to have, and shall have the same validity as my handwritten signature. Student's signature (name typed here is equivalent to a signature): _Ashlee Gipson __________________________ ___ Throughout life there are many challenges that the world is going to see and face. Everyone is walking a different path and experiencing different types of lifestyles. The challenges that are thrown the way of individuals that are out of their control can cause a great deal of grief and hardship. Generational poverty is an ongoing issue. It is also noticed that lack of employment is striking our nation. Women in particular are facing challenges that are hard to overcome and to break the stigma of. The more knowledge the masses have of these particular issues...
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...Leadership Abstract The number of women obtaining higher levels of education and positions in their careers has increased, but the number of women obtaining management and executive positions has remained stagnant. Human resource policies and practices’ follow ethical guidelines, but in practicality are more difficult to apply in the workforce. Human resource practices and policies may be influenced by the overall mindset of a company. The barriers that prevent women from achieving management and executive positions are the same barriers that prevent human resource policies and practices’ from being applied. The gaps in gender equality and wages, created by the barriers, can be discouraging to women from achieving high-level positions. Overcoming the barriers is a task in undoing the mindset that has been instilled deeply within society. Introduction Studies have shown that companies who promote female gender equality surpass their competitors on every measure of profitability, yet women are failing to attain high-level positions. Possible reasons for the persistent wage and gender gap between men and women in senior leadership positions can be found by reviewing current data on women in the workplace, studies on the correlation between gender diversity in senior management and company performance, and literature on gender behavioral differences in the workplace. Women play an increasingly significant role in today’s workforce. “Women make up almost 73 percent of the healthcare...
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...burned rubber filled the air. The starting light received my fullest attention, zoning everything out of my conscience. 3...2...1...green light! I stomped my foot on the accelerator as I side stepped my clutch. Shifting into second gear, I flipped the switch to my nitrous oxide system. Instantaneously I was thrown back into my seat. All of a sudden a loud pop disturbed the smooth roar of my engine. Halfway down the track my engine shut off and forced me to coast the car to the finish line. My teammates were already waiting at the end of the drag strip. Unable to restart my car, we pushed it back to our pit area. My hopes were crushed as I went over the fact that my day of racing was already over. Drag racing is a big part of my life. All of my spare time is spent working on my 1996 Honda Accord. With a big import drag racing approaching quickly, I spent most of my waking hours for a week tuning my car. Sweat and hours of hard work finally prepared my car for racing. The interior was stripped down to the sheet metal and contained only the driver's seat to reduce weight. The whole exhaust system was removed to gain that little edge of power, which is essential for racing. My car was finally race ready, waiting to tear up the track. The following day, our race team met up at the track. In the pit area, we changed out our street tires for high performance drag slicks. ...
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...published in a women’s magazine in 2011. In this short essay Díaz writes about how his mother overcame great obstacles and barriers, fought family bonds and held on to a dream that she longed for. "The Dreamer" was initially directed at women, because women would find Díaz’s mother empowering. The audience grew as the story was shared more and more, anyone who has ever had a dream was reading it. This essay gives readers reinforcement that they are not alone overcoming any powerful setbacks they might have in achieving their own dreams. Díaz told his mother’s story of the struggles of living in a third world country, abuse that restrained her, and fate that opened the doors to a world of opportunity on the path to achieving her dream to become an educated nurse in the Dominican Republic. Díaz’s mother didn’t reach her initial dream, but she didn’t give up until she could present her kids with opportunities to achieve their dreams. The Dominican girl, Díaz’s mother, was never meant to leave the mountain she lived on. She was expected “to work on the family farm until she died or was married off” (Díaz 128). During her work on the farm, she was the one who tended to illness. Her grandmother did not like the idea of education, she insisted that “she stay on the farm, that she stay a mule” (Díaz 129). Díaz’s mother longed for an education more than anything. She wanted out of the life she knew. She wanted it so desperately that “she got down on her knees beside a stagnant puddle of water...
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...personality, of temperament. Having the capability to broaden the mind and expand personal boundaries and push the limits chosen to be accepted, that is when mankind will prosper. Accepting oneself and discovering purpose in ones abilities, that is when mankind will prosper. Facing challenges and overcoming obstacles, exceeding the physical boundaries of the human body, that is when mankind will prosper. Through reflection, personal growth is the ability to change the thinking, behaviors, and beliefs of an individual, which are found present in the book The Other Wes Moore, the commencement speech by Neil Gaiman, and the song A Change is Gonna Come. The Other Wes Moore is a tale...
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...ACT ONE The Ordinary World: The hero’s life is established in his ordinary world. This story beat is also known as: * The Known * The Set-Up * The Status Quo * Limited Awareness Call to Adventure: Something changes in the hero’s life to cause him to take action. This story beat is also known as: * TheInciting Incident * The Call to Action * The Catalyst Refusal of the Call: The hero refuses to take action hoping his life with go back to normal. Which it will not. Also known as: * Threshold Guardians * Defining Moment * Separation * Reluctance * New Situation * The Debate * Meeting Mentor Crossing the First Threshold: The hero is pushed to a point of no return where he must answer the call and begin his journey. Also known as: * Energetic Marker 1: End of the Beginning * The Point of No Return * Committing to the Goal * Act One Climax * Plot Point One * Break into Two * Turning Point One * The Threshold * Awakening ACT TWO Tests, Allies, and Enemies: The journey through the special world is full of tests and obstacles that challenge the hero emotionally and/or physically. Also known as: * The Fun and Games * Resistance and Struggle * Rising Action and Obstacles * Belly of the Whale * Push to Breaking Point * The Special World * Road of Trials Mid-Point: The energy of the story shifts dramatically. New information is discovered (for positive or negative)...
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...believe in. When asking my mom, Sue Stoll what she believes the American Dream is; she stated “The American Dream in my eyes is being successful by yourself or with a significant other, overcoming obstacles, always trying to better yourself and society, and living with what you have.” Over the years, the America Dream has changed; it depends on where you were brought up, how you were brought up, and what you were taught as a young child and teen. The influence your parents had on you has a lot to do with how you want to be and how you see America. After hearing my mom’s view on the American Dream, I see where I get my idea of the American dream of. So what does the American Dream mean to me? In my eyes, the American dream is not being wealthy, living in a mansion in New York City, and having the newest and best things in the world. The American Dream in my eyes is, being happy whether you have it all or have nothing, being successful, and living the life you would be proud to look back on. From the day I could talk my parents always told me to be thankful for what I have. As I grew older I was taught they would provide my needs but my wants was all on me. Growing up we lived a simple life, we didn’t do things or have things for show. I believe this is where I learned that having a nice car, a mansion, or being wealthy was not the American Dream because my parents are living the American Dream and we definitely don’t have a brand new house, car, and my parents make do with the...
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