MIndset

One of our greatest fears besides public speaking or walking down the street in our birthday suits is failure.  Most people see failure as hitting bottom or as a loss of status.  Some see it as a bruise on the ego, a blemish on the slate we try so hard to keep so polished.  But, failure is more than all of those.  

This video, The Power of belief,  is going to introduce you to a term called mindset.  There are two types--fixed and growth.  Watch this video and determine what mindset you are. 

 Then, think of how you allow your own internal dialogue to sabotage or to empower you.  Does your internal dialogue foster one type of mindset over another?  Does your mindset change or is it consistent?  Explain how your mindset works to help you achieve or halt your progress.  The last thing I want you to consider is how you can change your mindset? 

This post should be about you reflecting on your mindset, and it should be done in about two paragraphs.   

The Importance of Place

Where we live is very much part of how we live, the choices we make, and the person we become.  The people we encounter help to mold us and the time that we live in captures our biases.  

Your blog this week is to think about where you live.  How has the place, the time, the people all influenced the person that you are?  Describe where you live--your home, your neighborhood, your city.  Think of a metaphor that captures the essence of your home.  In your post, incorporate this metaphor to help illustrate this world where you reside.  

Your post should be about one to two solid paragraphs, and I should have a very clear picture of your home.  

*Remember that others will see your post.  Do not post something so personal that you do not want others to see or read.  

The Power of Words

We have been examining many pieces of literature that look at War, soldiers and commentary on the like through many different lenses.  For this first week's blog, please look for a quote outside of your book about war that speaks to you.

By saying speaks to you, I mean that when you read it you have a response that is either positive or negative.  Type out the quote and explain in a solid paragraph what you think it says and why you picked it.