“The greatest danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it.” The author of this quote, Michelangelo, explains how many can achieve a goal almost effortlessly, but few actually try to achieve something that requires toilsome work. Such work that is not always successful, but when it is, the result is superior compared to an insufficient effort. The extraordinary man who wrote this quote achieved greatness by striving for excellence. Michelangelo Buonarroti is easily understood by others, even though he has surpassed the average expectations.
It's the thing you do that makes you good.¨ -Malcolm Gladwell
Malky Fried Professor Markson LHS-208-M-JG April 28, 2015 Module 2: The US as a New World Power War breaks out in Europe in July 1914, after the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne was assassinated. Because of the alliance system, most major European nations soon join the conflict. A series of events early in 1917 finally lead to America’s entry into World War 1. On February 1, Germany announces a policy of unrestricted submarine warfare, threatening to attack without warning all vessels headed for Allied ports.
Motivation Matters “Motivation will almost always beat mere talent,” a quote from Norman Ralph Augustine. This quote shows how motivation is key to success. When you are motivated, you want to reach a certain goal. The motivation can give you a drive for it. You can do almost anything when you are motivated.
Neil Gaiman is a renowned author, screenwriter, and graphic novelist who delivered a commencement speech titled "Make Good Art" at the University of the Arts in 2012. In his speech, Gaiman encourages aspiring artists to persevere in their creative pursuits despite the many obstacles they may meet. He draws on personal anecdotes and experiences to inspire his audience and uses pathos to engage them throughout the speech. Gaiman's "Make Good Art" speech has since become a popular source of inspiration for creative professionals. This rhetorical analysis essay examines the effectiveness of Neil Gaiman's rhetorical strategies in his "Make Good Art" speech.
When individuals commit to “doing” rather than “trying”, they can put their best effort forward when doing anything in life. Embracing “doing” allows for a whole new perspective on life. A determined mindset pushes individuals to seek solutions and continue through adversity. I’ve always had trouble stepping outside my comfort zone, but understanding this quote has opened my eyes. I’ve realized that “trying” won’t accomplish much, so therefore “doing” will make a greater impact.
What do you do when you lose something? Well, Elizabeth Bishop wrote “One Art” to mock how people cannot accept or get over a loss of something. Elizabeth Bishop, used rhyme, meter, and language and structure. Elizabeth Bishop used rhyming to help mock the idea of loss. In line 1 the speaker says, “The art of losing isn’t hard to master.”
As a result, we sacrifice our creativity and constrain ourselves in order to succeed, and lose our natural love of learning in the process. Someday, I hope to learn to ignore failure and to grow from it rather than allowing it to limit
Art stated “I feel so inadequate trying to reconstruct a reality that was worse than my darkest dreams” ( Spiegelman 16). In addition, Art reflects on his childhood when visiting his therapist… ( ) He expresses how his Father always made him feel that he couldn’t do anything as well as he could. One could infer that he didn't look up to father because he never felt good enough (Spiegelman 44). Rather than agreeing or settling for his father’s beliefs, Art attempts to be successful to prove his Father
To have confidence in one’s own abilities is key to rising up a corporate ladder. As a whole, the arts are largely ignored in the educational setting. The painting in Source A is from the Hudson
Adam Savage delivered a speech entitled "Why We Make" in the attempt to pin down the reason why makers do what they do, and starts off by describing his first creation — a Millennium Falcon he made in his mother's closet when he was a boy. Savage goes on to talk about the false dichotomy between culture and pop culture, and how educators and industry professionals shouldn't delineate between recreating the objects of fiction and creating something new. He hopes that a current generation of youths will be inspired create whatever it is they find interesting, and points out that math, science, and art are all necessary ingredients for creative work.
Being a hard worker pays off in the end, and it is very important to understand not to just do nothing, but instead, to work hard and believe
Artwork is all around the world, but is it really worth the resources and time for it? In the essay “Is Art a Waste of Time?” by Ryhs Southan he discusses the purpose of art and explains the group, Effective Altruism. The main argument is that Effective Altruism do not agree with using resources and time on artwork. Effective Altruism is against artwork the resources, and time it uses up that do not contribute to the poor.
I used to be a person who lack of motivation and goals. I found my confidence through my strengths. In the field of art and design, I could be able to build what I love and proud of . People asked for my comments and guides, I could feel my contribution to my friends. Morality and
Introduction Visual and performing arts tend to act as separate entities within the field of education; considerably isolated from the majority of academia, these sectors are often considered to be secondary or elective options after completing primary education. The arts are an essential part of a well-rounded education, however, when an institute begins a budgeting process, the arts are rarely considered a top priority. For example, during periods of recession many public schools within the United Stated were forced to cut visual, performing and musical arts programs, despite studies that proved the exposure to the arts to be beneficial for students both academically and in extracurricular activities. Learning in an art-infused environment
