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    The Youth of Napoleon Bonaparte The young life of Napoleon Bonaparte shows how he gained a large aspect of his motivation to excel. Growing up in financial trouble he learned to work diligently. Napoleon ’s homeland traditions instilled within him an absolutely incredible sense of pride. It became a prime goal to advance his family through the social ranks and towards success. During his education he had to undergo debasing treatment from Frenchmen‚ the people who had conquered his homeland of

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    Zona Seca Youth Offenders Program To be honest‚ I was really pissed off that I had to enter the Zona Seca program to begin with. My so-called infraction was a simple case of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. I am a full time student who works at least twenty-eight hours a week and is extremely pressed for time. The commute from Los Angeles was an extreme inconvenience. Just had to get that off my chest. Do not be fooled‚ I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to attend this program

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    One of the many lessons I learnt growing up with a family business is the price of success. This price is the hard work and dedication my parents put into their business. Their work ethic inspires me to be a diligent and persevering student. I understand the same incentive is required to thrive in the fast paced business of Hong Kong. Studying in Hong Kong is important to me as I can gain experience in a competitive business environment‚ which I believe will best prepare me for a career in this field

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    Organizational culture can be defined as the system of attitudes‚ beliefs and values that are collectively expressed in support of organizational structure. Organizational culture is a pattern of shared basic assumptions that dictate the behavior of individuals within an organization. Culture determines which practices are appropriate and which are not‚ effectively developing standards‚ guidelines‚ and expectations for individuals within an organization. Although they work hand in hand‚ there

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    The Miracle of Equality 7-2521 “True freedom is the capacity for acting according to one’s true character‚ to be altogether one’s self‚ to be self-determined and not subject to outside coercion” (Corliss Lamont). The book Anthem by Ayn Rand‚ takes place in a collective society‚ all independence is eradicated. People can’t choose their name‚ can’t ever be alone‚ and never say the word “I”. They are mindless workers with the same routine everyday‚ until one man realizes the truth to life. The behemoth

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    Originality‚ is the ability to think independently and creatively. In the book anthem the character Equality 7-2521 faces many toils in his collectivistic society. Ever since Equality 7-2521 was born he has been more physically and mentally different than his brothers‚ but his collectivistic society has taught him that to be different is a sin. He tries to suppress his curiosity and transgressions but to no avail. Equality’s character traits such as individuality‚ intelligence and‚ compassion make

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    Devendra Sahid 3/14/17 My Essay The story of Anthem takes place in some unspecified future time and place in which freedom and individual rights have been obliterated. Collectivism — the political philosophy holding that an individual exists solely to serve the state — is dominant and has led to the establishment of a global dictatorship of the Fascist or Communist variety. Equality 7-2521 is a Street Sweeper of the city‚ having been chosen for this profession by the Council of Vocations. However

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    The dystopian society that is depicted in Ayn Rand’s Anthem is all about selfishness. The Great WE runs the world. It is the way of life. Even through the dark cloud that is WE at least one I shines through. This light is Equality 7-2521. He is the individualism in this society. He is the first domino in the chain of individualistic life. Equality 7-2521 is absorbed in his own learning. He wants to better his knowledge. Equality is selfish and invested in his own betterment. His brothers would

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    Anthem‚ by Ayn Rand‚ depicts an era in the future where altruism is required‚ and everyone’s purpose in life is to be useful to others. The City‚ where Equality lives‚ is not any different in this idea. A citizen growing up in the City lives under rules that strip away any form of distinction from other people. The City has these controls in order to maintain a state of stability and order over the population. Officials will go through any length to keep a person from breaking order. All citizens

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    “All men are good and wise. It is only we‚ Equality 7-2521‚ we alone who were born with a curse. For we are not like our brothers” (20). The novella Anthem by Ayn Rand tells the story of a man named Equality‚ who lives in a society where citizens are taught from birth that individuality is the enemy‚ and in order to survive‚ all men must join together and become truly equal. However‚ mankind is innately selfish‚ and this is particularly highlighted in Equality‚ a man who wishes to learn more than

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