Essays about Life Page 59

ALS, otherwise known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, changed the life of college professor Morrie Shwartz drastically. Upon being diagnosed with the disease, Morrie gave up his favorite activities like dancing due to his complete paralysis. Although one may think such an old man would leave no mark on the world, this was untrue when it…

Right from the word go, he has been my inspiration. A man with immense wisdom and advise, my father has made me what I am to day. He is the linchpin of my success in my life. My father is a very hard-working person and one who values education in one’s life. Being a teacher…

Harriet Tubman was a runaway slave from Maryland who became known as the “Moses of her people”. Over the course of ten years, and at a great personal risk, she led hundreds of slaves to freedom along the Underground Railroad. She later became a leader in the abolitionist movement, and during the Civil War she…

Adolescents want to try new things and seek new risks to create their own identity. Adolescents differ from adults because they consume an excessive amount of alcohol in a short period and are less likely to report withdrawal symptoms. Adolescents perceive that alcohol and substance use is “normal” because many people engage in them. The…

Goal setting is vital for providing direction and motivation, boosting confidence, and encouraging us to take on more challenging tasks. Continually reminding ourselves of our goals strengthens our commitment to putting in the necessary effort to achieve them. I strongly believe that goal setting is crucial for success in life as it has been instrumental…

Too many of us treat goal setting the same way. We dream about what we want to do, but we don’t have a plan to carry out that dream. A mapped out goal is superior to a dream. You must have a plan. Dreams are merely thoughts or ideas, but, we need more than to…

Violence against women and girls still exist no matter the age, race, or class. Women everywhere are still suffering against physical, sexual, psychological, and economic aggression from men. Violence amongst women and girls are established in gender-based discrimination as well as social norms and gender stereotypes that supports and prolongs violence. The traumatic effect that…

Alexander the Great was a remarkable commander, warrior, and ambassador. His drive to conquer and reshape empires stemmed from his aspiration to disseminate Greek culture and language. Alexander’s ultimate goal was to unite humanity as a whole, which he tirelessly pursued through war, marriage, and persuasion (McCarty 9). Furthermore, he possessed intelligence and charisma as…

Rosa Parks was a civil right activist that believed that no matter what color or race you should be treated fairly. She lived during a time of segregation, were blacks and whites were considered separate but equal. During this time there was sections were colors could eat, drink, sit or buy goods. Prior to the…

Introduction The career in which I am most interested in the textile industry is that of the fashion designer. A fashion designer is the person who comes up with the ideas and designs today, for the clothes that we, the consumers, will be wearing tomorrow. This alone, the power to inspire the world of fashion…