In the blog post, One Man's Impact In The World, the blogger talks about the impact you can have on others. She mentions that there may be one, small action that could have been done without much thought, but that one small action could ruin someone's whole day, or make someone's whole day. She talks about some encounters she has had with others, when someone treated her poorly and made her mad, and how to this day she still thinks of that time. She talks about a time where someone rejected a hug and instead of politely saying, "No," they rolled their eyes at her and acted in a belittling way. I can think of several instances at work where I have had customers who weren't polite with me or got mad at me when I had to charge them extra money for their extra toppings on their ice cream. Those few rude remarks left me angry and frustrated and could have easily ruined my day if I let it. It is always important to be mindful of what you say to others because you never know how it can affect them. Not only can you make negative impacts on others, you can also make very positive impacts on people. One small act of kindness can go along way. A simple compliment, or a simple smile can make someone's whole day. I can also think of several instances here, where someone has done something so small as waited an extra minute to hold the door open for me or told me to have a good day, where it made me smile and put me in a happier mood. Many people do not realize how much their actions truly can impact someone's day, or even impact their life. It is always important to be mindful of what you say to others and not make rude remarks or mistreat people. It's just as important, to help each other out and to do the right thing; you never know how much one act of kindness can help someone.
In Mitch Albom's article, "Time to pause, reflect- and stop predicting," he makes a good point that Americans need to stop making judgments. People are so quick to think the worse of Trump when they haven't even given him a chance to be president yet. He also says that past judgments made on presidents have always ended up being wrong, so why do we continue to judge? There is no need to judge and freak out, it only makes things worse. All we can do is wait and hope for the best. He also makes a good point that although Trump has made inappropriate or racist comments, it does not mean the people who had voted for him are racist. People need to stop attacking others for their vote and respect them for their choice. In order for our country to come together, I believe that people should keep a positive attitude and truly give Trump a chance. I also think that people should remember that the government is here to help and serve us and that we still have a say in our country. I also think it is important for people to spread hope and positivity, to comfort those who are in fear for their future and to remind others that this country will still continue to be great.
To be successful in life you must work hard. You're not going to wake up one day and suddenly have everything you've ever wished for, some people don't realize that. Some people just see the end result and see themselves being rich and all of their dreams coming true, but what they don't realize is that it can be difficult to get there. You're going to have to face failure and disappointments but you have to be dedicated and continue to push on to achieve your goals. Life isn't always easy and you have to work for what you want but the struggles will be worth the success in the end. This quote ties into my life now because I'm applying to colleges and applying to scholarships and it can get tiring, but I know that if I am persistent and continue to apply, that it will be worth it in the end when I am at the college I wanted to be at and have a good scholarship. This quote will help me in the future to remember that the road to success isn't always easy, but it will be worth it. Pushing yourself to try new things can be challenging and scary. However, trying different activities helps you to grow as a person and helps you to learn new things. No one wants to feel uncomfortable or nervous in life, but sometimes you have to deal with those feelings to grow. Whenever I push myself outside of my comfort zone and try something new I'm always happy that I did. In the future, I will continue to remember that the uncomfortable feeling only lasts for a short time and the end result is worth it. |
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