Albert Camus once said that “success is defined by one’s accomplishments made while faced with the absurdity of life.” Life is difficult and ridiculous, and doing something worthwhile with the constant onslaught of life’s obstacles is certainly a success. I would define success as a combination of endurance in the face of life, making meaningful accomplishments, and creating a character that leaves those around you better off. During someone’s life, he or she might realize that life is inherently…
Words 471 - Pages 2
climbing Everest than just to make it to the top. This applies to all extreme sports, not just mountain climbing. Although it is a huge accomplishment to reach your goal, it is an even bigger accomplishment to grow as a person. Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay were the first people to make it to the top of Mount Everest in 1955. It was a huge accomplishment for both Hillary, who was a mountaineer and Norgay, who was a sherpa. In this statement, Hillary means that conquering yourself is more…
Words 645 - Pages 3
My most meaningful accomplishment within the past 4 years was becoming a resident assistant. At first I did not have any desire to become one ,but when I was offered the job I couldn't say no. My first year as a resident assistant was one of the hardest but awarding moments of my life. I served as a support system for around 50 freshmen girls. Before taking the job I was a very shy person that was stuck in the background. This job allowed me to open up while help others to overcome their fears as…
Words 125 - Pages 1
been a treasurable item to me for as long as I can remember, because it allows me to reminisce amazing experiences, acknowledge my accomplishments, and keep track of my life. In the first place, my scrapbook is an item that reminds me of great memories. A memory is “the faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information,” according to the dictionary. To most people, a scrapbook is a book of blank pages for attaching clippings, drawings, and pictures in, but for me, my scrapbook is much…
Words 562 - Pages 3
look to explore meaningful relationships in order to fill their need for love. Once a person has fulfilled their physiological, safety and love needs, there is a need for esteem, or a feeling of accomplishment. Maslow explains that all of these needs are all precursors to self-actualization, which he describes as achieving one’s full potential. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs makes sense; this is proven on a fundamental level. Humans have needs, this is a fact. What needs are most important and what…
Words 757 - Pages 4
Encourages team unity through sharing information or expertise, working together to solve problems, and putting team success first. • Helps remove barriers to team productivity and success. • Ensures joint ownership of goal setting, commitments, and accomplishments. Involves everyone on the team. Training & Presenting Information Definition Formally delivers information to groups. Performance Statement Examples • ‘Sets the stage’ for optimal learning. Comes prepared, and gauges the audience’s level…
Words 1356 - Pages 6
empowering others. Being able to empower others effectively is one of the most common traits in leading and managing a team. In the assessment I scored a 125 which falls in the category of ‘Low ability to empower others’. Although I found the survey to accurately reflect myself for the most part, I sort of disagree with it. I am not the type to give constant positive reinforcement, and pat on the backs for accomplishments expected. I am very adaptable though, so if I see that empowerment is needed…
Words 315 - Pages 2
in the Law Enforcement area. Since I am a firearms enthusiast and love aviation, both of these areas have interested me all of my life. 3. I am an Eagle Scout, I m dedicated to my studies, and I am an honest and hardworking person 4. The most meaningful activity I have participated in throughout high school is Scouting. I became an Eagle Scout during my freshman year of high school. This activity has developed my leadership skills and has exposed me to many different real-life situations that…
Words 336 - Pages 2
One of his major accomplishments was that he was an important leader in the Abolitionism movement. That means he was one of the important people that helped end slavery. It became noticeable and very important in the U.S.A during the civil war. Frederick Douglass became the most important and known African-American abolitionist and an important leader in the movement. The hard work and effort of the people trying to stop slavery and the abolitionists paid of because it was successful when Abraham…
Words 341 - Pages 2
intelligent and wise ruler, shown from the events leading up the coup, Caesar can be seen as a very ambitious and hardworking man. However it was not his careful planning in gaining power that inspired me the most in life, but his trust in chance when he crossed the Rubicon which inspires me the most. We as a society tend to look towards the future, and never taking risks due to a fear of “what could happen in the end”. Before the crossing of the Rubicon, Caesar can be seen doing all he can to achieve…
Words 657 - Pages 3