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    The Dangers of Perfection

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    Perfection in an imperfect world‚ a cruel goal that can never be accomplished on this earth Yet everyday we strive to better ourselves physically‚ mentally‚ emotionally but to what point? A point where we refuse to question anything because we fear judgement‚ a point where we hide all emotions because we want no one to see past the ideal façade‚ a point where we starve ourselves and refuse meals because we are so consumed by this lie that flawlessness exists. Our entire society is consumed‚ so far

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    pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology‚ a major that can offer me the fundamental skills and advance knowledge that I can utilize for medical school. At this institution‚ I aim to be well-versed‚ thus I conduct research under the supervision of Gregory Macleod‚Ph.D‚ which I will use as the source for my senior thesis. I also take on many leadership roles such as being the vice-president to an alumni honor society that I co-found. I continue to engage in medical experiences with my most memorable being‚

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    Aminata Siby March 3rd‚ 2013 English 10 (F Band) Perfection or Society’s embedding? Society embeds a view that one has to be perfect‚ in order to fit in. This standard of perfection causes one to drift away from the real world‚ thus‚ causing one to become materialistic. Because Ivan Ilyich lives in a society where perfection matters‚ in The Death of Ivan Ilyich by Leo Tolstoy‚ he does everything to live in a world of flawlessness. He does this in order to fit into this community‚ causing him

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    Black Swan Perfection

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    The Perfect Destruction “Perfection” how does American society define such a label? Perfection is an abstract‚ an impossible ideal that is likely beyond most people’s talents‚ ambitions‚ and drive. Despite this impossibility‚ people feel the need to pursue “perfection” because that ambition is essential to help them succeed in their lives. Many people aspire to perfection as parents‚ students‚ athletes‚ or even artists. Is reaching “perfection” conceivable or considered something out of the hands

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    What is "Perfection”? Currently in our society‚ looks mean everything. People care so much about their appearance that they are going above and beyond to achieve the look the media makes us believe is perfect. Women are going to the most credited plastic surgeons and men are going to the gym and taking muscle growth supplements more than ever before. But who is to blame? The celebrities demonstrating perfection‚ the media exposing their flawless pictures‚ or our own insecure minds? Not only is

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    leads to his failure because throughout his life he pursues the illusion of the American Dream and not the reality of it. His mindset on perfection‚ obsession with success‚ and his constant reminiscence of the past and predictions of the future‚ all contribute to his defeat in the end. The unachievable part of Willy’s view of the American Dream is perfection. He has a picture perfect view in his mind of how everything should be: a good job with a high paying salary‚ a wonderful family with smart

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    Practice For Perfection

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    Suzanna Arundhati Roy[1] (born 24 November 1961) is an Indian author and political activist who is best known for the 1998 Man Booker Prize for Fiction winning novel The God of Small Things (1997) and for her involvement in environmental and human rights causes. Roy ’s novel became the biggest-selling book by a nonexpatriate Indian author. Contents   [hide]  1 Early life and background 2 Career 2.1 Literary career 2.2 Early career: screenplays 2.3 The God of Small Things 2.4 Later career

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    Super-Tuning your Compound Bow 1. Introduction A. Archery shooting enthusiasts around the world have many different options when it comes to tuning their equipment‚ and it is the most important part of shooting. B. I want to share with you a few of these methods which include: Paper-tuning‚ Square-tuning‚ Nock-high tuning‚ and Super-tuning. C. The reason for bringing this information to you is to explain the benefits of super-tuning and hope it can help you. D. I will explain

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    Tuning Forks Lab Report

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    Resonance Tube Abstract The purpose of this lab was to determine the frequencies of the sound produced by a tuning fork. This was accomplished by inducing resonance using a tube of adjustable length. Theoretical Background In practice‚ sound is heard if a tuning fork is set to vibrate. Typically‚ the sound comprises one or more frequencies. Notably‚ resonance may occur between the surface and the tuning fork in case sound is reflected from the surface. In essence‚ the sound is used to detect resonance

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    a selection of those that are patrolled to create the heroine. However; every hero has their enemies. The darkness that seeks the light forever has a shadow to cast it back…so as my mother taught me before her passing. This role of “Queen of Perfection” has

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