I. BACKGROUND OF THE BOOK Title: Attitudes that Attract Success Data of Publication: Originally published in the USA by Regal Books‚ a division of Gospel Light Publications‚ Inc. Ventura‚ CA 93006. All rights reserved. Published (2005) in the Philippines by OMF Literature Inc. 776 Boni Avenue Mandaluyong City‚ Metro Manila www.OMFLit.com Reprinted --- 2005‚ 2006 ISBN 971-511-899-2 About the Author: Dr. Wayne Cordeiro is senior pastor of New Hope Christian Fellowship in Honolulu‚ one of the nation’s
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“A pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty” Winston Churchill From the time human were born‚ they have been facing up with difficulty‚ every time‚ everywhere‚ and never miss anyone. Our races have overcome and will overcome abundant problems‚ no matter how complex they were or they will be. And‚ very natural‚ it is the optimism that
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The glass is half empty and always will be‚ and that is how I view my life. Despite this‚ I am by no means a pessimist. Anyone that knows me‚ or has even come into contact with me would instinctively categorize me as an optimist‚ and an extreme one at that. So then how does this make any sense? Well‚ I believe the glass should never be seen as half full; full should never be used to describe one’s life in any way. Full would imply that there is no room for anything else to be added and no room
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In the novel Catcher in the Rye‚ by J.D. Salinger‚ Holden Caulfield displays characteristics of the cynic ’s mentality. Holden hates everything about the world‚ he finds it "phony" (Salinger). That mentality in itself may very well be a defense mechanism that Holden displays when he is uncomfortable or put into a certain position‚ perhaps when he is nervous. Cynicism is a view on life that people develop through life experiences. Where‚ when‚ and how Holden developed a cynical personality and why
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Causes of happiness Happiness is an emotional or affective state that can be individual or shared with other people. Each person has own definition of happiness. For example‚ some people think that happiness comes from having a lot of money‚ and some think that happiness can come from simple things such having a friend. Happiness can affect your health‚ the people around you‚ and it can make you have a positive life. There are three causes of happiness such as being successful‚ eating chocolate
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Though this period of twenty years is negligibly small on the evolutionary time scale‚ it is‚ when considered in terms of man’s span of life‚ a considerably long period. My friends frown upon my pessimistic attitude so I shall be optimistic when I think of what life has in store for me. Where will I be in 20 years? Well‚ if everything remains equal‚ I would be comfortably off and be pleasantly burdened with responsibilities. I shall have some material comforts and live a happy life. I will probably
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CAUSE EFFECT ESSAY TOPIC: Like other abstract concepts‚ happiness is often defined differently by different people. Naturally‚ sources of happiness can also be different to different people. What are the main “ingredients” of your happiness? HAPPINESS The 14th Dalai Lama used to say:” Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.” Actually‚ there are many definitions of happiness as people get happiness in their own way‚ and what makes one person happy might not work
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The poem‚ I chose has a very optimistic point of view. It talks about life and how although we all are going to die eventually‚ and it’s no use dwelling on the past so you might as well live for now. This poem is interesting to me because‚ it gives me a different perspective on life now. This poem really relates with the world we live in because a lot of people have this kind of point of view. But also‚ some people feel so lost that they need to hear a positive message like this. I really like that
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The same cannot be said for How Many Miles to Babylon‚ which ends in a pessimistic and gloomy scene. Alec Moore is awaiting execution‚ as the novel comes full circle. He is given “a pen and paper” because he is an “officer and a gentleman”. He has nothing to do but wait. Alec refused to kill Jerry by firing squad‚ so in a sense‚ he asserted his own humanity in the face of war. However‚ this noble act is detrimental‚ as this act of compassion tragically costs him his life.Johnston’s outlook is in
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Optimism June Oliver‚ CMA GE – 102 August 09‚ 2013 Dr. Mauk Optimism Many people don’t know what it means to be optimistic‚ and the benefits of it. Optimism is the tendency to expect and see the best in all things. There are many benefits of optimism and as you read on‚ you will find valuable and very knowledge- based information. Although it may seem hard to believe‚ being optimistic has its own challenges as well. I am a very optimistic person because I can see
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