Essays Tagged: "self discipline"

Critical Thinking and Business. Decisions Critical Thinking Styles and Forces of Influence by MGT 350

ge of our own minds, we can take charge of our lives; we can improve them, bringing them under our "self-command" and direction (McCall and Kaplan, 1990)." Of course, this requires that we learn self- ... n (McCall and Kaplan, 1990)." Of course, this requires that we learn self-discipline and the art of self-examination. This involves becoming interested in how our minds work, how we can monitor, fine ...

(4 pages) 2384 7 3.7 May/2002

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

"Farewell to Arms" by Hemingway, literary analyisis

mingway hero can affront successfully. As the epitome of a code hero, Frederick is a man of action, self-discipline, and one who maintains grace under pressure.Whenever the situation requires, Henry r ... ce again forced to take the initiative as his character is always compelled to do.The possession of self-discipline is another vital element that forms the makeup of the code hero and is the only valu ...

(5 pages) 93 0 4.6 Mar/1997

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Authors > Ernest Hemingway

Student Rights

at the name of this little manual is the Student's Rights and Responsibilities Bill. I thought to myself, 'my, what a great place is La Follette, that I can simply walk into my guidance office and lea ... espect rights of all persons involved in the educational process and exercise the highest degree of self-discipline in observing and adhering to legitimate rules.' The first thing I thought was 'WOW! ...

(6 pages) 100 2 3.4 Mar/1996

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Education

Principles of professional conduct for CPA's

ertified Public Accountants.Introduction'A code of professional ethics is a voluntary assumption of self discipline above and beyond the requirements of the law. The Code of Ethical Conduct serves the ... r a certified public accountant, they seek someone whom they can trust to do a good job, not for himself but for them. People assume that the hired professional is qualified since they cannot appraise ...

(5 pages) 213 0 4.0 Nov/1996

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics

Prevention of Chaos in the world

In today's society it is of the ultimate importance to keep self-discipline as a major priority. Right now we may not realize it, but we are not living in a per ... tion and not suffer chaos.Think of what would happen, if we all took the responsibility to keep our self disciplined and utterly focused in trying to do the best we could. Our world would not suffer t ... d for me and the entire human race.' The only way we could actually fulfill this statement is to be self-disciplined in what we do. Prevention of all three aspects, mayhem, chaos and anarchy, is a mus ...

(2 pages) 52 0 4.7 Mar/1996

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy

Discuss Thomas Mann's "A Death In Venice". Also, find an interpretation of the story and write whether you agree or not with what it says.

eMann's A Death in Venice is the story of a respectable writer, Gustav von Aschenbach, and the slow self-degradation which led to the ending of his life. Beginning in early childhood, Aschenbach had b ... is life. Beginning in early childhood, Aschenbach had based every action and thought he ever had on self-discipline and reason. He avoided thoughts of a carefree and disruptive nature, anything that t ...

(8 pages) 109 1 4.3 Dec/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

How to become a successful creative writer

a good writer, you'll get plenty of documents in. You must have, as not that many writers have, the self-discipline to put out that certain amount of time from their schedules. Some people have plenty ... mayor that everybody in the town except that person to vote against him is an example.Character vs. Self is the protagonist against himself/herself. Example: the protagonist is trying to overcome the ...

(12 pages) 349 6 4.2 Feb/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing > Descriptive Essays

According to Freud, sexual desire is the drive behind everything. "Death in Venice" by Thomas Mann and The Moon and Sixpence by W. Somerset Maugham are no exceptions; both stories are fueled with it.

hese protagonists.From childhood, Aschenbach in "Death in Venice" bases every action and thought on self-discipline and reason. Aschenbach bases his artistic talent on perfectionism and self-disciplin ... ad been one conscious and overweening ascent to honor, which left in the rear all the misgivings or self-derogation which might have hampered him" (Mann 12). Aschenbach throws his discipline as well a ...

(4 pages) 65 0 5.0 Mar/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

Critical thinking

ge of our own minds, we can take charge of our lives; we can improve them, bringing them under our "self command" and direction (McCall and Kaplan, 1990)." This will require that we learn self discipl ... irection (McCall and Kaplan, 1990)." This will require that we learn self discipline and the art of self examination. This means that we will have to become interested in how our mind works. With this ...

(3 pages) 298 1 4.2 Mar/2003

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

The writing style of Ernest Hemingway.

. Influences in the development of this writing styleA. Extended use of death imageryB. Hemingway's self-discipline in writing.C. Presentation of characters1. Violence and emotions in characters2. Red ... symbolize and emphasize man's final victory over death.One of Hemingway's greatest virtues was his self-discipline. He described how he accomplished this in the book A Moveable Feast. "If I started t ...

(9 pages) 237 0 3.0 Jul/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

Personal Goals I Wish To Achieve.

goals in mind; getting my degree, completing what I had attempted once before, and relishing in the self gratification associated with success. It seemed as though anything and everything was going to ... s tough. In today's society, I see many working adults pursuing their degree to obtain security and self fulfillment. While others are looking for advancement in pay and position at their current or n ...

(3 pages) 302 1 3.7 Aug/2003

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Leadership and its role in Project Managment.

ir peers. Some of the characteristics that make leaders different are vision, goals, clear purpose, self-discipline ability to communicate persistence and a positive attitude (Chu, 2003). Leaders have ... person is that a leader does whatever it takes to accomplish the goal, and many times this requires self-control and self-discipline. Effective leaders have self-control and self-discipline. To achiev ...

(4 pages) 492 0 4.3 Aug/2003

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management > Leadership and Communication

Adolf Hitler and WWII.

reover he was lazy.... He demanded of his fellow pupils their unqualified subservience, fancying himself in the role of leader."Hitler had a poor relationship with his father, who could not accept his ... aircraft.In September 1936 Hitler introduced the Four Year Plan that aimed to make Germany totally self-sufficient in essential commodities such as oil, iron ore, textiles and food.When the Nazis cam ...

(10 pages) 39 0 3.0 Oct/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > World History > World War II

Athletes and eating disorders.

ing that many athletes endure (Frissell 19). The success of an athlete is reached by determination, self-discipline and a lot of hard work. Athlete's families invest a lot of time and money into their ... derstanding of the problem. Anorexia nervosa is characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight, self-starvation, loss of menstrual periods fo girls, body dissatisfaction and significant disturbanc ...

(7 pages) 136 1 4.5 Oct/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Sports

It is said that Japanese culture is both delicate and fierce; defend this viewpoint with examples.

warrior"). Strongly Confucian in nature, Bushido stresses concepts such as loyalty to one's master, self-discipline and respectful, ethical behavior. After a defeat or similar event, many samurai chos ... ny in many ways could be a metaphor not only for the samurai ideal but also for the land of Japan itself. To view the tea ceremony is view to art and beauty in action.Throughout Japan you see examples ...

(3 pages) 136 0 4.8 Nov/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > Asian History

Intrinsic Rewards of a Graduate-benefits of receiving a bachelors degree other than monetary or job advancement.

picture of each encounter and gain. My album would include three main folios. The pride taken by myself and my family upon receiving a bachelor's degree. The abundance of knowledge of both things you ... monetary value and can never be taken away. The look upon my family's faces of joy and pride for my self discipline and sacrifice needed to obtain my goal. Most importantly I will be able to tell my s ...

(2 pages) 38 0 0.0 Nov/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Education

This essay is all about discipline in the classroom, how students behave and how a teacher can resolve their issues.

t rather difficulty. When he realizes that his class is going to be immature, he will need to learn self-discipline. He remembers the classroom management suggestion he learned in college. "Don't simi ...

(4 pages) 158 2 2.7 Jan/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Education

Confession of a Mask: A Perverse Text?

eing" (Butler, 1990: 33). Subjectivity becomes a performance, a masquerade. Essence is absent under self discipline. People assume themselves to be the kind of people they are, and react to others on ... cious sexual or aggressive impulses; the super-ego --- the conscience; and the ego --- the rational self which tries to satisfy the demands of both id and super-ego (1962: 31). The individual has to c ...

(12 pages) 90 0 3.4 Jan/2004

Subjects: Art Essays

Brave New World - Aldous Huxley - contains: author, plot, main characters, important topics, personal statement

ction blinded him, and prevented him to endure his studies. He did exercises for his eyes, and with self-discipline eventually recovered from most of his infection and could somewhat see. Huxley resum ... e in 1916.In 1921, he began to travel down the road of creative writing, and he began expressing himself through poetry and short stories. There after, he began writing essays and novels. His works ar ...

(4 pages) 95 1 3.0 Feb/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

Future of Management

ir peers. Some of the characteristics that make leaders different are vision, goals, clear purpose, self-discipline ability to communicate persistence and a positive attitude (Chu, 2003) There are fou ... e in a manager and a leader is the leader does what ever it takes to accomplish his goals that take self-control and discipline.An example is Bill Gates even though he was accepted to Harvard Business ...

(3 pages) 131 0 3.8 Feb/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management