I will make A’s in all my classes. 2/17/2017 I will use TCC electronic systems to help accomplish this goal. I will also have to set short and long term goals as well as practice writing essay exams. I will create study/homework blocks of time for myself and my son.
The Epigraphs: The Spoken Words of Silence Silence is a major aspect of life, regardless of whether or not people choose to accept and acknowledge it. Silence is also integral throughout The Chosen, by Chaim Potok. Within this novel, silence is utilized through different relationships, in different circumstances, and for different purposes. Potok immediately introduces the idea of silence, and continues to do so, before he even gives the narrator, Reuven, his first line. The idea of silence is immediately approached in the first epigraph, or brief quote, at the beginning of Book 1, and another epigraph related to silence is introduced at the each of the beginnings of the following two books.
In his book, Drive, Daniel H. Pink, takes reader on a thought-provoking analytical exploration of motivation. Ultimately, he compares motivation to a computer operating system and just like computers need upgrades along the way so does our perception of motivates people to thrive boldly. He has organized what scientist, psychologist, and forward, out-of-the-box thinkers have to support a newer way of thinking regarding motivation in the workplace. The author begins the book describing what he calls Motivation 1.0, the basic biological drive to survive which leads to an upgrade to Motivation 2.0, which is the era of rewards and punishments or carrots and sticks which seemed to work for the 20th century.
When watching Derick Sivers Ted Talk titled “Keep goals to yourself” it appears to be a detailed explanation and example of causation, the philosophical theory created by Plato. Merriam-Webster defines causation as “the act or process of causing something to happen or exist” (Stephanie, 2014). When put into standard form an inductive argument becomes apparent. Sivers overall claim throughout his Ted Talk is that by keeping your goals to yourself you are more likely to complete that goal compared to someone that told people about their goal. When we undertake a critical analysis of his claim it is clear that Sivers has confused causation with correlation.
Lastly, I would like to be able to live comfortably. Times are hard and everyone just wants to be able to pay their bills and live without financial worry. I know the higher I climb and the harder I work, the better it will be for my family and me. I have dreams of traveling and exploring the world, and my daughter knowing that there’s more out there than just Grand Junction, Colorado and, unfortunately, money is what makes that happen. So I might as well work hard for it!
I am focusing on building a strong foundation of hard work and perseverance in the next year through my schoolwork, along with learning and expanding my
In his Ted-Talk “How to buy happiness”, Michael Norton (2011) states that happiness can be bought with money by giving it to other people. I fully agree with Norton. I received my first paycheck around Christmas last year and the first thing I bought with that money was a present for my mother. Christmas is a great example: giving and receiving gifts bonds everyone together, because it shows that we care about each other. Even helping someone you barely know is really satisfying, you did a good deed, it is good for your self-esteem.
How Simon Sinek Persuade Audiences that the Secret to Success is a Reason Why In the TED talk, How Great Leaders Inspire Action, the presenter, Simon Sinek, a “leadership expert,” claims that all great leaders and innovators have one thing in common, they all have a reason why they do what they do. He convinces the audience that his claim is correct through a relatively balanced use of the three Aristotelian appeals: pathos, logos, and ethos. He gives specific facts and examples, to show his audience how his claim has worked for history’s greatest individuals and organizations. Finally, he uses rhetorical devices such as amplification and parallelism to strengthen his argument.
If people can’t do something, for sure they will tell you can’t do it too. And if you want something, go and get it. (Will Smith Movie Quotes That Will Motivate You Through Adversity, n.d.). Motivation can further divided into two subtypes which are intrinsic motivation and extrinsic motivation. Intrinsic motivation is the motivation that comes from inner side of one self and urges him in doing something no matter what is the external reward given.
Going through high school is mandatory, but getting a college education is optional. Without my own personal motivation to become a physical therapy assistant, I doubt I would have enrolled in college. Motivation is what initiates and maintains goal-oriented behavior. The forces that lie beneath motivation can be biological, emotional, social, or cognitive. My biological theory of motivation to attend school is my subconscious drive to achieve excellence.
lastly, my goal is to praise myself, give myself the recognition and support that I give everyone
My motivation is intrinsic because I hold myself to a high standard and I expect a lot of myself. The motivation is also extrinsic because I know my parents do as well and I don’t want to let them down. However, I learned long ago you have to want it for yourself no matter how bad someone else wants it for me if I don’t want it for myself odds are I won't stick with it. That’s why I've chosen this career path because this is all I want and I know that’s all the motivation I need to see me
The great teachers I had truly instilled in me the importance of education and I feel it is my job to pass that on. As far as personal goals I hope to move to the Fargo-Moorhead area to begin my career and be closer to my boyfriend of seven years. It will be the first time that I don’t live in the same town as my parents and although it will be a big change it will be a great experience. Once moving to the Fargo-Moorhead area I hope to get married within the next couple years and start a family down the
It is easy to get caught up thinking too far into the future and forget about what is important right now. To keep myself grounded in the present and create goals I need to ask myself one simple question; how will I reach “academic success” by the end of the current school year? The answer is simple yet complicated all at the same time. The rest of this current school year has to be all about dedication. The definition of dedication also seems simple, “the quality of being committed to a task or purpose.”
I intend to pursue my goal and set financial stability for myself. In the next couple of years I plan to graduate college and pursue my dreams to be great. I will be financially stable and overall feel good about the decision I have made . I need to stay focused so can accomplish my goals in life to be successful I know everything I work hard for will pay off . Being able to do what I love most is all I need in life.
