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Changes: Sometimes Necessarily Hard by Paolo F. Tiberi
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Being set in our ways can be stabilizing, but it can also be horrendously unsafe. How do we instill in young children the ability to change as needed, but to be firm until then? Personalities usually tend toward the two extremes: those who never make a decision and sway with every wind and those who make a decision and expect that decision to be uncontested for the rest of their lives. Is it important to be in the middle of those two extremes? Yes. If children can be shown the importance of standing for what they believe in and continuing firmly in the direction their decisions have brought them, then those children will be able to accomplish much in their lives. However, if children lack the ability to shift courses when the opportunity is better or more information presents itself and they should make a new decision, then they could be hindered and miss a lot of amazing opportunities for growth, wealth, and improvement. Now, is making a change - especially a big one - easy? Not usually. Is there anything parents or educators can do to help children understand that changes can be hard, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't follow through on them?
The story The King and The Thief (one of Paolo Tiberi's tales included in the Chronicles of King Argoz, Prince Ultan and Princess Maya) presents a story that may be of great help. It is a tale of a King who is unaware of what is really going on in his kingdom. He is unaware that the taxes that feed and clothes him so decadently cause his people great harm and discomfort. He is unaware that his merciless laws and punishments are carried out on those whom he has inadvertently forced to do wrong. King Argoz is unaware that by taking so much in the form of taxes from his people, he is forcing them into lifestyles of robbery and sickness.
Often, it's harder to realize change is needed than to actually go through with the change. The king grew up in the palace and was always the center of attention. All his needs were met and every whim was attended to. When a decision needed to be made, his "wise" advisors took care of it for him. It was as if selfishness was bred into the poor king, but soon he finds that his people are unhappy. They loath him and he finally notices. As the king walks the streets, where he is disguised as a commoner, he is hurt to hear how the people feel toward him, hurt to see that they are suffering so badly and then hurt again when he realizes that it is his regime that is causing it. It was a hard place the King came to.
"Tears stung the young King's eyes. This was something new to him. He could feel his skin prickling with angst. He didn't know what to do."
It was then he had to decide if he was going to change or not. The King makes a good decision at that moment when he brings the thief's poor family to his palace to bathe and eat. The king then realizes he can lower taxes and still survive, and he does so. He then changes his whole lifestyle and gives more time to his people and the kingdom begins to flourish again. Good comes from the King's hard but necessary change.
As far as teaching children how to identify and make hard changes, one suggestion is to read the story, discuss, and wait for opportunities to arise and make use of them as teaching moments. Parents and mentors shouldn't underestimate the teaching potential of being a good example, either. How do we as adult role models react when we discover a change is needed? Are we diligent to make sure we need to change and then do we willingly following through? Do we gripe and complain that things should just stay the same? Or are we showing all the young eyes around us that when change is necessary, even if it hard, it's worth the effort?
SUCCESS
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A young man asked Socrates the secret to success. Socrates told the young man to meet him near the river the next morning. They met. Socrates asked the young man to walk with him towards the river. When the water reached up their neck, Socrates took the young man by surprise and ducked him into the water. The boy struggled to get out but Socrates was strong and kept him there until the boy started turning blue.Socrates pulled his head out of the water and first thing the man did was to gasp and take a deep breath of air.Socrates asked,”What did you want the most when you were there?”The boy replied,”Air”.Socrates said,”That is the secret to success.When you want success as badly as you wanted air,then you will get it.There is no othe secret.”
Thus,what is most needed to succed in life is the burning desire to achieve a purpose.Just like a small fire cannot give much heat,a weak desire cannot produce great results.
In the search for success,we need to strive for excellence, not perfection.Striving for perfection is neurotic,striving for excellence is progress,because there is nothing that can’t be done better or improved.
Success is not in the achievement but in the achieving.Some people never try because they are afraid to lose.We all want ot win but very few of us are prepared to pay the price to win.winner condition and commit themselves to winning.Playing to win comes out of inspiration whereas playing not to lose comes out of desperation.Ships that go out into the open water face risk rom a storm.But if they sit in the harbour,they would rust and that is not what they were built for.That is the difference between playing to win and playing not tot lose.
For being successful,one has to become a digger for gold. If we critically analyse things,we will find many mistakes but what are we looking for? When we go looking for gold,we have to move tons of dirt to get to an ounce of gold.But when we go looking,we don’t go looking for dirt,we go looking for gold.
Here is someone’s life history.This was a man who failed in business ai the age of 21,was defeated in a legislative race at the age of 22,failed again in business at the age of 24,overcame death of his beloved at the age of 26,had a nervous breakdown at the age of 27,lost a congressional race at the age of 34,lost a senatorial race at the age of 45,failed in an effort ot become vice president at the age of 47,again lost a senatorial race at the age of 49 and was elected President of United States at the age of 52.This man was Abrahim Lincoln.Would we call him a failure?He could hav quit.But to Lincoln,defeat was detour and not a dead end.
All success stories are also the stories of great failures.The only difference is that every time we fail,we should bounce back.I would call it falling forward rather than backward.Setbacks are inevitable in life.We need to become visitors,not victims.We need to turn stumbling blocks into stepping stones.succes is achieved only after struggling like a asmall child trying to walk for the first time.The child fails again and again but finally succeds in its desperate attempts.We all hav low moments,we all fall down and get hurt.We all hav feelings when we doubt ourselves and get into self pity.Success lies in overcoming these feelings and restoring our faith.Success is not something we run into by accident.It takes a lot of preparation and character.There is no magic wand for success.In the real world success comes to doers,not observers.Once when Fritz Kriesler,the great violinist finished concert,someone came upto the stage and said,”I’d give my life to play the way you do”.Kriealer replied,”I did”.Hence,whatever mind can conceive and believe,mind can achieve……….
By Swantika Dhundia
Resume Skills | Hobbies & Interests
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Be honest. How many of you have one of the following in there?
Reading
Traveling
Music
Internet Browsing
If you do, you are only one of the 96% candidates out there.
Hobbies and Interests are something to talk about. It’s a window into your personality, that is beyond the standard work stuff. These are things you are supposed to be passionate about. You should be using this extensively to not just market yourself, but also to steer the direction the interview takes.
I will talk about how to manage the interview flow, but some other day. Today about your hobbies & interests.
Here are the rules:
Make them true. Have something you are passionate about. Something no one needs you to work upon, or do. Something that excites you, something that makes your eyes sparkle when you talk about it.
Make them Unique. As far as possible mention your hobby in a way that sounds unique. Use this as a lever for the interviewer to remember you. Don’t say reading, when you can say ‘classics’ or ‘Indian art history’ or something more specific. If it is music talk about genre, artist or just decade!
Make them demonstrable. You may like to think, but really that is not a hobby. If you put something like singing, be ready to sing in the interview. If you put something like dramatics, be ready to emote. Put something that can give the interviewers a little break from the monotony of taking interviews. If you say coin collection, carry a unique coin with you!
Make them relatable. Be honest at all times, but if you have more than one hobby, choose the one that the interviewers may be able to relate to. Yes, you read that right. This like all other parts of your resume needs to be customized according to the people you are sending it out to.
Get a life! If you don’t have a hobby or interest, get one! It’s not just something to talk about in a an interview, it is something to treasure and add value to yourself as an individual.
11 Easy Ways to Lose Weight in 2 Weeks
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Looking for easy ways to lose weight and in 2 weeks? Below are 11 surefire ways you can do now to lose your weight now-
Easy Ways to Lose Weight in 2 Weeks
1. Beware scale obsession - weight should come off slowly - a half pound to one pound a week - as a result of cutting junk calories while fueling your body properly for the next workout and recovery. Think of your body as a high performance engine - raise the octane of the fuel you use and stop filling when the tank is full.
2. To lose weight in 2 weeks, you have to cut down on the junk foods (not completely), stop eating out and drink less sugary drinks, including the diet kinds.
3. Eat more fresh wholesome foods and whole grain products. It's simply the best and loaded with the essential fiber to keep you satisfied longer. The simple rule is, try to get in 2 serves of fruits and 5 serves of veggies a day.
4. Make it a point each day to include a good habit like drinking one less can of coke or eating one more serve of fruit.
5. Eat 6 healthy mini meals a day to keep your stomach satisfied. The key here is eat in controlled portions and never go for that second serve or a super size meal. Stick to the 1 plate rule to keep your calorie intake at bay.
6. Even 'bad foods' can be good, in 'moderation'. The keys are portion size and cooking method. Juicy, tender cuts of steak are fatty, but are fine to eat if you trim the lard before cooking, or grill it so excess fat can drip away. As for easy guideline on portions, always eat less steak than you would chicken.
7. No matter what you've eaten, take note of how your body feels after a meal, rather than how you think you should feel. If you're still hungry later in the day, treat yourself to a piece of sweet in season fruit rather than a sugar filled snack or dessert. Then go ahead and pat yourself on the back.
8. Food is not the enemy. Food powers your brain and your muscles; without it, you'll lose your energy soon. If you missed a midday meal, eat a piece of fresh fruit or a handful of whole wheat crackers before you head for the gym.
9. How many of us slip chips and chocolate into our trolley for emergencies? It's vital to stop buying junk if you want to stop eating junk! Be strong and avoid purchasing extra snacks. You'll notice that both your grocery bill and snacking habits will start decreasing. If the foods aren't there, you can't eat them!
10. Your favorite exercise - only better - daily walker? Seasoned swimmer? You get kudos for your commitment, but you maybe short changing yourself. As you become more accustomed to your favorite activity, you burn fewer calories. This doesn't mean you have to ditch your go to exercise - just mix it up. As your fitness improves, increase the intensity levels to challenge your body (but train with in your limits). Look at jogging 100 yards followed by another hundred yards of walking, rinse and repeat. It's a great way to jolt the body's metabolism.
Alternatively, look at a combination of interval training and strength training like Turbulence Training to get the maximum output from your body - And when combined with good nutrition, it is one of the easy ways to lose weight with.
Ladies, strength training is good for you too - you will not bulk up and with muscles, you will burn more calories.
11. Use your lunch break wisely - spend half your lunch break walking. Taking a midday walk or a run can boost your energy, and reduce stress. Best yet, it gives you more time after work with family or friends.
Pros and Cons of School Uniforms
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We have worked with schools across the United States, and believe us, you are not the only person asking this question! The answers that we have heard from our customers are as varied as our customers are. The debate over school uniforms is complicated, so we've included highlights from both sides for you to consider:
Professional:
Some say that a child in a school uniform is more likely to take school seriously. Putting on the school uniform signals he or she is going to school just like dad dresses up to go to work. Schools report that when students dress in "work clothes" rather than "play clothes" they take a more serious approach to their studies.
Promotes Good Discipline:
Many think that school uniforms help maintain school discipline, decreasing the amount of discipline problems. The argument is that children today are lacking in self-discipline because parents refuse to discipline them. This makes it more difficult on the teacher who has to deal with classes of 25-30 students at a time.
Reduces Fighting and Violence:
Schools report that school uniforms decrease fighting and violence that arrise out of arguments over fashionable clothes. Children invariably tease those who do not have trendy clothes. Those who can't afford name brand clothes are often sensitive about their clothing. Schools struggling with gang problems report that school uniforms help ease tensions.
Distractions:
Many parents believe that students wearing school uniforms look nicer and that a school uniform policy ensures that children will come to school in appropriate clothing, avoiding distractions such as fads considered to be outlandish or overly revealing. Some students have turned school into an unending fashion show. This disctracts from learning, as some kids spend more time focused on thier clothes than on homework.
Values:
School uniforms stress that individuality and self-expression are not determined by designer clothing or the latest fashion fad.
Low Cost:
School uniforms are a bargain. They are becoming far less expensive than many other clothes. Schools argue that school uniforms are economical, especially compared to designer clothing, and parents agree given school uniform durability. They say school uniforms last longer because they are made for repeated wash and wear. Many schools capitalize on this by starting used school uniform stores or swap meets. Parents can get used school uniforms at discount prices, or just use them as hand-me-downs between siblings.
School Spirit:
Some feel wearing a school uniform helps build school spirit. It instills a feeling of belonging. As the Beach Boys said, "Be true to your school." Schools report an increase in school pride.
Individuality:
Supressing individuality is the most commonly cited objection to school uniforms. Educators argue that an academic program encouraging students to pursue individual thought is much more important than what they wear. They inhibit creativity and self-expression, forcing students to conform.
Causes Discipline Problems:
Some students reject any rules. Forcing them to wear school uniforms only aggravates their rebelious spirit. They alter their school uniform by tightening, widening, shortening, or lengthening them, and teachers are given the impossible task of policing the students on a daily basis.
Little or No Relationship to Academics:
Opponents insist that their is no credible evidence that school uniforms improve school discipline or promote higher academic acheivement. The principal argument is that some great students are terrible dressers. Dress does not necessarily improve learning.
