Student Success Statement

"We need the courage to start and continue what we should do, and the courage to stop what we shouldn't do."

- Richard L. Evans

Reflection:

The difficulty of accomplishing this task depends on the situation. I know, for me, that I overeat when I'm left alone at the house, and therefore do my best to avoid food when I'm alone. That, in itself, is very difficult for me. Then there are other times, when I don't want to work out, but I do so because I know I'll benefit in the long run. Having not only the courage, but the motivation to do the right thing is key to living a good life. And for me, doing the right thing is not overeating and not being lazy, to me, a healthy life is a good life.

The Sting of the Scorpion

Reflection:

Whether it can be regarded as a simply mishap, or as a life lesson, using "The Sting of the Scorpion" as reference to choosing the right, is taking a small event and blowing it completely out of proportion. Can one expect, that at that tender age of that young boy, that he can differentiate good and bad? What he did, I don't consider even remotely bad, just stupidity in general, but don't we all suffer from ignorance and insipidity at a young age?

This was a more or less decent example (without all the faults listed above) of doing what you know is common sense or being dumb. He chose to be dumb and faced the consequences, there's nothing wrong with that. Just like in real life, if you make dumb choices be prepared to face the repercussions of your actions. Taking full responsibility for your mistakes is (what I think, at least) the moral of the story here.

Student Success Statement

"Always do right."

- Mark Twain

Reflection:

I don't have anything against this quote, and wholeheartedly agree with it. However, I know doing the right thing won't always be easy, and will only come to me when I'm looking for self-satisfaction. Nevertheless, I can see myself using this as a motto when in temptation.

When You Tell One Lie It Leads to Another

Paul Hatch
When you tell a lie, it leads to another

So you tell two lies to cover each other

Then you tell three lies and, Oh Brother, 

You're in trouble up to your ears!

So you tell four lies to try to protect you

Then you tell five lies so folks won't suspect you

Then you tell six lies and you'll collect

A life filled with worries and fears

'Cause you can't remember how many lies you've told

And half the things you say aren't true

And sometimes you'll slip up, you'll trip of and then

Whatever will become of you?

So you lie and lie without even trying

And each lie you tell will keep multiplying

'Till the whole wide world will know you're lying

Then you'll be

Suspected

Detected

Rejected

Neglected

Disliked

And you should!

When you lie, you're closing the door

On everything good

Student Success Statement

"When you tell one lie, it leads to another."

- Paul Hatch

Reflection:

This is very true. I've lied very recently, and now I need to lie again to cover up for that lie. It's a bit of a problem, and it destroys the trust between two individuals. Not only that, when you lie, you lose credibility and people are less likely to believe you later on, even if you say the truth. Yes, a lie leads to another, and another, and yet another, until you believe your own lies and your own life becomes a huge lie. 

Student Success Statement

" 1. Can people trust me to do what's right?

2. Am I committed to doing my very best?

3. Do I treat people the way I want to be treated?

If the answer to these questions is yes. there is no way you can fail."

- Lou Holtz

Reflection:

This is a quote I definitely agree with, although I'm not entirely sure I would live by it. The thing with people trusting me to do what's right, is that I'm human. Even though I'll always do my best to be honest, I know some time along the road I'll make mistakes, and I think that's okay. I don't think there's anything wrong with failure, as long as you have the motivation to get back up.

I'm committed to doing my very best, but I also think it's okay if at one point you feel like giving up. I'll always put as much effort as I can, but there's nothing wrong with feeling beat down.

The last question is the one that gets me, "Do I treat people the way I want to be treated?" I believe I do, but if all I get in return is unappreciation and resentment, then I'd rather revert that quote to, "Do I treat people the way they treat me?" I think that if someone is bagging on you, the least you owe to yourself is to stand up to that one person and defend yourself. I'm not the type of person who would just sit down and let someone trample on my pride. I believe that these words are good motivators, but not in all instances, and I know sometimes my answers to these questions will be yes, and sometimes my answers will be no.

Diagnostic Radiologist

Duties and Responsibilities:
Diagnostic radiologists perform diagnostic imaging examinations, such as x rays, on patients.

Salary:

The average salary is $55,910 per year or $26.88 per hour.

Education:

The entry level educational requirement for a diagnostic radiologist is an associate's degree.

Reflection:

I'm not particularly interested in this job simply because what needs to be done throughout the career itself seems pretty boring. I don't think I would want to waste large parts of my day diminishing my eye sight as I interminably examine x-rays and such, looking for problems. The pay itself is only half of what I want to be able to make, since I aspire to be rich someday, I don't think this job is cut out for me.