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Basic Composition
Blogging in the Blogosphere
English 20


FORMAT:
When you blog, in the Title, write your first and last name as you would as if you are turning in a paper to me. Then you do not have to write my name because I know you are in my class. Write what English class you are in whether it is English 52, 60, 100 and what College.

For example, one would write:

Yue Hayes
English 20
Cerritos College
Post #1

Homelessness
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In addition, for the title, pick the topic of discussion, grammar/organization, content, current events, pop culture or literature as a TITLE that we have discussed in class. Write the posts like this: write #1 Post or #2 Post or Post #50, so I can easily keep track of them and how many you write.

Of course, you are welcome to write more than several posts, and in doing so is another form of participation and does count in the participation grade. Perhaps, in class, you may not participate all that much but in the realm of the blogosphere, you can from the comfort of your own home,

* reflect on the day's class discussion or offer up an insight that you found particularly interesting, etc., etc.
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* How does it change the way you think or thought before on the subject?
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* What actions might you take in the future? Anything is open to interpretation.



Of course, I need not go on and on about being respectful towards your peers' opinions and beliefs. If you disagree with another student's views be discreet about it: Do not say so and so is completely wrong because of this and that. Instead, say, I disagree with so and so and here are the reasons why I do. Go after their evidence and support and do not, I repeat do not attack someone else personally. This is supposed to be a forum for everyone to share their ideas and views.

*I will enforce the blogosphere by either deleting your hard work, making an example out of you here in the realm of the blogosphere or in class* . . .

3,080 comments:

  1. Hector Gonzalez
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post #9

    Chapter 5 Mindset

    Chapter five integrates both fixed and growth mindsets in work and business. It explains how some leaders lead their companies into success, and how some lead them into disaster. Many of these leaders had to take a lot of factors into consideration before they did any drastic moves. Some with out thinking through the consequences, took some pretty intense drastic and unfair moves that only sought out for personal gain. They did not try to grow with the company fairly and ended up hurting themselves at the end of it all. Many people now a days are selfish and only think about themselves without caring of how other people will become affected. A fixed mindset does not have what it takes to go far and help others on the way. The growth mindset finds effective ways to make decisions that will make things better without hurting others. One has the ability to change mindset with practice. One can distinguish one owns faults and try to make them better.

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  2. Hector Gonzalez
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post #9

    Chapter 5 Mindset

    Chapter five integrates both fixed and growth mindsets in work and business. It explains how some leaders lead their companies into success, and how some lead them into disaster. Many of these leaders had to take a lot of factors into consideration before they did any drastic moves. Some with out thinking through the consequences, took some pretty intense drastic and unfair moves that only sought out for personal gain. They did not try to grow with the company fairly and ended up hurting themselves at the end of it all. Many people now a days are selfish and only think about themselves without caring of how other people will become affected. A fixed mindset does not have what it takes to go far and help others on the way. The growth mindset finds effective ways to make decisions that will make things better without hurting others. One has the ability to change mindset with practice. One can distinguish one owns faults and try to make them better.

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  3. Yesenia Quinonez
    cerritos college
    english 52
    post #9

    Mindset chptr. 5

    In chapter 5, Carol talks mainly about business. She compares a fixed mindset and a growth mindset in a coorporation. Fixed mindsets do not seem to increase in talent or in any other way because they are afraid of taking risks. In this chaptaer she also described how there are other companies that grow and not just stay were they are set at. They are not afraid of asking questions and learning how to better their skills. Leaders that run a company with a growth mindset are the ones who help there business succeed more.

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  4. Ashley Herrera
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post #8

    In chapter five of Mindset Dr. Carol Dweck relates the fixed and growth mindsets to business and how each mindset effects the certain buisness that the person has. Dweck talks about many examples such as Enron, Iacocca from Chrysler (these are those with a fixed mindest); and Jack Welch of General Electric, Lou Gerstner, and Anne Mulcahy (examples with growth mindsets).She said the reason why CEOs such as Iacocca were getting in trouble with their businesses is because they had a fixed mindest and had a big ego, which impaired him from growng and improving in his work force. All Iacocca would do is focus on praise worthy work and not really pay much attention to the "how can I fix it? how can i make it better?" ideals. His way of thinking lost him his job at Ford Motors. On the other side is the growth mindset. For this example I choose to talk about Jack Welch of General Electric. I picked him as a good example for growth mindset because he admits to having an ego but he did not let that get in the way with his priorites at General Electric. Welch had a growth mindset because was able to make the business he took over succeed up to a value of $490 billion yet he was the type of guy who would be on the floor making sure everything was running smoothly and if it was not then he'd stop and try to fix it. He was always innovating new ways to make General Electric better by starting with the fundamentals and not just picking "the best more popular workeres" but instead the most suitable ones where he in return worked with. Dweck says "Instead, they [the growth mindset CEOs]are constantly trying to improve. They surround themselves with the most able people they can find, they look squarely at their own mistakes and deficiencies, and they ask frankly what skills they and the company need in the future. And because of this, they can move forward with confidence that's grounded in the facts, not built on fantasies about their talent"(pg.110). The businesses and companies that are successful in life are those that are runned by people with a growth mindest always seeking a new way to improve the company and continue learning as the company grows.

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  5. Debra. Leifi
    Cerritos College
    English 52
    Post #6

    Mindset(chap5)Business: Mindset and Leadership

    Reading chapter 5 in the Mindset book by Dr. Dweck, made me realized that many of the business owners of the modern world failed a few times and some went back to their mistakes and corrected it. The story of Albert Dunlap(pg.117)caught my attention more because he was more of savior (in business. He helped some companies that were on the edge of losing everything and Mr. Dunlap was a founder of Scott paper and he worked hard to to where he is at now. Mr. Dunlap was one the fews that was all about the money his company was making and as I recall he stated, "The most ridiculous term heard in boardrooms these days is 'stakeholders'".(pg.118) He was basically talking about the community whom ever that was connected the his business "you can't measure success by how the interest of multiple stakeholders. you can measure success by how the shareholder fares". I thought he just jumped into the business to make money and money only but did not care to let individuals know the kind of works done to make a business successful and make money. We all have different outakes on our success and sometimes we can be mercenary instead of being altruistic. The world would be a better place if we all worked on helping out one another.

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  6. Mariah Johnson
    Cerritos College
    English 52
    Post #7

    Mindset Chapter 4

    An athlete should not reley on skill, but on hard work and determination. Reading chapter 5 of this book has made me realize that even the best today were not the best when they started, and some knew they were the best and just had to prove others wrong. Muhammad Ali is the perfect example of one of these athletes. He was not built like a fighter and his fighting technique was wrong, he just had speed and intellengence. ali says that he would study his oponents technique and how he was in and out of the ring. This helped Ali become one of the greatest fighters in the world. One of the most famous from Ali is "Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee your hands can't hit what your eyes can't see." His first mach he fought Sonny Liston, a fighter who had the build, technique, and experience, and he beat him which made boxing history.

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  7. James Marsano
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post #10
    Mindset chapter 5 :business

    Business is one of my weakest subject. I will have to take this class later,
    This is a tough one to talk about. Many businesses failed to run because their CEO is just closed minded. they are full of themselves, they thought they are luckier and smarter than others. They constantly think that they are better than others. one thing that caught my attention from what carol said “They believe in human development” leaders with growth mindset ,they trust people who are capable of doing their job, they care about those people. not only their company but their hard work.
    “They try to improve and surround themselves with the most able people they can find” (pg 110)
    It is very true, if I could relate this to my friends experience in the art world, they told me the industry is so cruel; they don’t care about the talent; they only care about how many much a person would contribute to them and how good a person is to fulfill their expectation. If he or she can’t fulfill the high expectation, they will fire them. That’s why today only connections can get an artist in the industry, without it, people call themselves as a starving artist

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  8. Mariah Johnson
    Cerritos College
    English 52
    Post #8

    Mindset Chapter 5

    In this chapter we read what affects having a fixed mindset and a growth mindset can have on a company. Mckinsey & Company thought that having the Talent-mindset was the key to a successful business. They only hired people with this mindset and thought that thats all they needed. They never asked question because they thought that just because they were talented and the best of the best that it made them always right. This is what killed their business.

    Alan Wurtzel believed the opposite and this is how he rebuilt Circut City from bankruptcy to one that now delivers the highest total return to its stockholders. He did this in 15years. He was not afraid to ask questions or debate with his team. He only wanted the best for the company and worried about image last. this is what made him a leader and made his business the best!

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  9. Elizabeth Ramirez
    Cerritos College
    English 52
    Post#9

    Mindset Ch5

    In chapter five of mindset by Carol S. Dweck the role of mindsets in the business industry. She explains how talent is used in big corporations as a priority. Companies focus so much on talent and have the top people in their company that they forget about whats best for the company.In the long run CEO's of these big business end up hurting they're own company for letting their ego get in the way of their work. They end up having to put their company in jeopardy because all they want is to be acknowledged as the best the most talented and the most recognized. Theses CEO's only employ people like them, people with fixed mindsets. Dweck gives us many company examples that have done this mistake and in the end all of them ended up losing all they had. This can not only apply to CEO's but it can be applied in any type of work environment and lead to the same ending.

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  10. Chang Wan-Yu
    Cerritos College
    English 52
    Post #10

    Mindset Ch5

    This is a chapter about the business part, and I am a little confused about that. Actually, found that Dweck explains how talent is used in big corporations as a priority a lot. I think that these examples are very smart, and they are full of themselves by the information, and they also constantly think that they are better than others. Dweck also said:” When you enter the world of the growth-mindset leader, everything changes.” Of course everything will be changed after I enter a new world, and get some new information. I think that the experience will be very helpful to me. Although I did not a little understand about the business that Dweck said, but I could know that the information can help me in the future.

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  11. Wan-Yu, Chang
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post #11

    Mindset Ch6

    This is a chapter which makes every young people exiting, because it is talking about “love” and “relationship.” Actually, the part let me interested about is relationship and friendship, and the part of love is not let me feel that I want to pursuit right now. The reason is that relationship and friendship are important than “love”, and love cannot survive without those two “basic elements.” The friendship is the second important thing in my life to me beside my family. Dweck said:” Friendships, like partnership, are places where we have a chance to enhance each other’s development, and to validate each other.”(P. 160.) My opinion is that not only my family can give knowledge, but also my friends can do it. The reason is friends will have something special like some thinking that I cannot find from my family. However, if I want to have a chance to enhance each other’s development, I need to choose friends very scrupulous, because I do not know what the person is. Actually, after I have a lot of experiences about making friends, and I have some common senses about discernment the person I meet is nice or not, but I still have some mistakes sometimes. So I think that is an object which is worth to learn, and to have a chance to enhance each other’s development, and to validate each other.

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  12. Claire Becerra
    Cerritos Colloge
    English 52
    Post # 11

    Mindset Chapter 6
    Well, I think this chapter will be my favorite because I like everything that has love on it. Reading this chapter made me recollect about my first love. He was the most handsome in my school. He also was the first man that I kissed. He was a player and that was the reason why we cannot have anything. I felt in love, but he was completely different to me. One of the titles is about the partner as enemy. That was exactly what he was for me. He never took care of me, and won’t let others to do it. I was 13 years old I really wanted to have a boyfriend who love me and who want to go out with me. He was 14 but he was like someone who is 10 years old. I was growing up, and that is why I decide to meet people older than me. My friends were about 18 and 20 years old. Those people gave advices to me when I was 14 I had my first boyfriend, he was 22 years old. It was nice because my mentally started growing up. The reason why I like this chapter is because it is about good and bad things in relationship.

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  13. Wan-Yu, Chang
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post #12

    Griffith Observatory

    I was so enjoyed about this field trip, and I wish the information I got will help me in my astronomy class. When I was arrived the observatory, the sign I saw at first was not the building of observatory, it was the signboard of Hollywood, and then I just started to measure the building and the garden with my eyes. Actually, the whole building is looked a little small from the outside view, but there are a lot of complete details inside, and it is not very small as I thought. There was a thing interesting me was the large telescope, I really saw the “true feature” of the moon-it looks like the surface of a golf! I also like the “astronomy projection,” the modal of the speaker was very special, just like sitting in the movie theater. But when I sat in the theater, I felt a little uncomfortable because my head had a little dizzied and pain. However, there was an important thing I got, it was that the universe is so large and I am just sand in this world. After I look around with my classmates, we went to the viewing platform around the observatory; the night view was so wonderful and we could see the whole LA County. Some of the souvenirs in the store were too expensive, but some of them were cheaper, too; so I bought two “long” pencils which length is the longer the ordinary pen for twice. After all, I really got a lot of new things from this observatory, and I will suggest my family go there and take a look. Oh, by the way, thanks Samantha and Claudia (did I spell wrong or not?) took a lot of pictures for us~ and I was very enjoyed to get a group with you!!

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  14. Wan Ting Chiu
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post#12

    Mindset CH6

    Carol Dweck analyzes relationship, friendship, shyness and bully with the two mindsets. In sum, encourage partner's development, communicate, and not to compete. Accept the various behavior of friends, but not friends who make you feel bad about yourself. Be less and less nervous, don't care words being said about you. Bully usually has the fixed mindset but victim can have any of them, and it is better not to be affected by the bully. In relationship, Carol mentioned using the growth mindset to obtain a mother, by controlling half of the relationship. I am very touched. "In a sense, it didn't matter what she did. I would still be ahead of where I was."(158) In friendship, she tossed out a question: "Who can you turn to when good things happen? ...Who would be glad to hear it?" It is a tougher question compares to "Who will stand by you day after day when you are in trouble?" She explained, it is easier to be sympathetic to someone than to cheer for someone. Talking about mindset, it is not the only way it is.

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  15. Dominique Rodriguez
    Cerritos College
    English 52
    Post 12

    Griffeth Observatory

    Learning about the different stars and where the moon rises and sets was interesting. Looking over La and seeing the sunset was so beautiful and what made it even more fun was my boyfriend got to share the experience with me. Finding out how they made the observatory and built some buildings under the lawn was amazing. It must have took alot of time and hard work. Towards the end everyone was ready to go home because we had seen the whole observatory including looking thru the bug telescope. When i looked thru the telescope i seen the moon and it looked to beautiful up close.

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  16. Dominique Rodriguez
    Cerritos College
    English 52
    Post 13

    Mindset ch6

    This has been my favorite chapter and i have been waiting to read it since we got the book. It is something everyone can relate to because it does not just talk about relationships it also talks about friendships. As far as relationships go Dweck says, " It doesn't mean there is no "they lived happily ever after," but it's more like "they worked happily ever after." (152) I agree with this alot because no relationship is perfect. Every couple fights and argues about different things. Sometimes the fights are stupid and sometimes it can break the couple apart. The best relationship is a relationship with understanding. Working things out and talking about your problems with your partner and what fustrates you is the key to a healthy relationship.

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  17. Diana Perez
    Cerritos College
    Enlgish 52
    Post#1
    Mindset Chapter 1
    In chapter 1 carol dweck introduces the difference between the two mindsets.
    People with fixed mindsets are stuck in their own ways and have no intentions of changing their way of thinking wether it being bad or good they are stuck in that state of mind. People with a growth mindset are open to changing their way of thinking they are not so stubborn as thepeople with fixed mindset. personally i think people with a growth mindset will eventually be more happy and succeful in life because they are more open to new things. in chapter one carol dweck says that"the view you adopt for yourself profoundly affects the way you lead your life". i think that is so true because if your a negative person you will live a negative life.

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  18. Bola Mories

    English 52

    13 February 2011

    Relationship in Mindset

    Mindset in relationship is really important. The people with the growth mindset know how to deal with their relationship. They are calm, and they deal with differences
    With smart method that help them to continue with each other. They have interpersonal skills to keep their relationship successful. In the growth mindset, there may still be that exciting initial combustion, but people in this mindset do not expect magic. They believe that a good, lasting relationship comes from effort and from working inevitable differences. I liked this quote about the growth mindset because it says” the successful people in their relationship have different characteristics, but they work together to understand each other and to love each other. The people with the fixed mindset think that the successful relationship is happened without any effort because everyone understand each other without having conversations to each other , and that their problem because there is no magic in relationships. A lot of people are shy in the relationship, but the growth mindset people do not let their shyness affect massively on their relationship.
    A lot of kids love bullies, but some schools have growth mindset to help their kids to decrease kids’ physical bulling and teasing. Communicating and understanding are really important for successful relationship.

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  19. Christian Nunez
    Cerritos College
    English 52
    Post# 6

    Griffith Observatory

    Going on this very long field trip was an experience. When we all got to the asian restaurant i did not know what to expect. I was so very tired this day i was not really thinking straight. When i finally got my food, it looked amazing. When i tasted the food, it tasted okay. After the restaurant we headed over the Griffith Observatory. Sleeping the whole trip there, i awoke to this titanic building. The view was amazing as if you were flying all over L.A. When we went into the mini show, i was pretty interested on what they were talking about. The whole idea of how One man wanted to change the view on everyone was pretty cool. When it got dark was when it was better. The view is unbelievable. It is nice seeing all the city lights from L.A. I would definitely go back with some family or friends.

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  20. Chakiya Samreth
    English 801B
    LBCC
    Post#6

    I Stand Here Ironing by Tillie Olsen

    In the short story "I Stand Here Ironing" by Tillie Olsen, portrays some resembles towards my childhood life. My mother was a young hard working women with two kids. At the time there was jealousy towards my brother. I always thought my mother loved him more. He was the oldest so he got everything first and my mom always had high expectations for him. One day I let all the feelings out and told her how I felt. She explain to me she loves us equally no matter what. I felt better and now I look at our relationship has gotten stronger over the past years. "Why, mommy?" (35) Every child has a why answer. Moms usually have the answers to everything. As we grow up our questions gets answered one by one.

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  21. Michael Mendoza
    Cerritos College
    English 52
    Post#4

    Griffith Observatory

    This was my first field trip I went to with this class and I had a great time. I got to know more about some of my classmates and they were all very kind. Our first stop we went to was a Philippine restaurant. I did not eat there, but I did have some ube gelato and it was delicious. After brunch we boarded the bus to head to Grifith park. The bus ride there was a bit quite, so I fell asleep. Once we got there I was brought back to the first time I was there and that was years and years ago! We got off the bus and waited about an hour to get in the observatory. We waited so long because were going to attend a show about the origin of space, it was mythological. The show was different than what I remember, but it was still amazing. When the show ended we walked around the observatory and we went underground it was very cool and I found out that I weigh 400lbs on Jupiter! After I was done playing around we went to a show I do not remember what it was called, but it was about the observatory and the history of it. When that show ended we walked around outside to look through the big telescope to look at the moon. It was so real. I am used to seeing the moon in a textbook or from a distance, but never that close and personal! Afterward I looked around again and saw the constellations of the zodiacs. I saw which ones are in the sky throughout the seasons. After I learned this I went to the gift shop and bought souvenirs for my two sisters and cousin. It was almost time to go so we got snacks for the trip back home and I got a yogurt and a water. We boarded the bus to head home and left the observatory. The observatory was great and I am glad i got to go.

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  22. Leandro Martin

    English 52

    Cerritos College

    Post #3

    Separation-Encounter-Return by Richard Rohr

    As I read Separation- Encounter-Return by Richard Rohr, one particular saying caught my attention."it is rather common to speak of two births that are necessary to come to enlightenment. The first is natural and biological; the second we must be initiated into and choose"(Paragraph 2).I believe it means the first time we are born innocent with no sin and no ideas of the reality in life. the second birth i believe is being able to think for ourselves to make decisions and to follow a path the makes us who we are. I really like this saying because I know what is to be reborn again as someone different from the past. to make my own decisions to make a path to follow for the best in my future. and to decide for each action that can affect my life.

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  23. Leandro Martin
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post #2

    The Allegory of The Cave

    I recently have began reading The Allegory of The Cave by Plato from the famous book The Republic.so far it is deeply psychological and meaningful. the story is one big riddle that needs to be decoded and and thought out.I really liked this one quote that Socrates implies. Socrates says,"He will see the reflections of men and other objects in the water, and then the objects themselves, then he will gaze upon light of the moon of the stars and the spangled heaven".this meant that the cave dweller had seen his reflection for the first time and saw how he looked liked. then he began realizing the stars and the dark sky above him. he saw reality for the first time. when i was younger i had a different view on things. i lived in my mind which would be my cave. i did not leave my mind much because it was my home out of home.today i see things differently and clearly now.ii have seen the light and leave my mind more often. it is relevant to the cave dweller when he first saw the sky and the light out of the cage. hopefully we can all leave our caves and become more involved in reality.

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  24. Leandro Martin
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post 9

    Mindset Chapter 6

    This chapter on Mindset is focused on relationships from love to friendship and etc.
    Carol Dweck states,"Friends Can give each other the wisdom and courage to make growth-enhancing decisions, and friends can reassure each other of their fine qualities"(page 160). I like this saying because I understand what it means. I have these conversations with my friends such as giving up in school. I motivated one of my friends to continue school and to stay there.
    so far it was successful and I am glad he set his mind on it.

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  25. Diana Perez
    Cerritos College
    Enlgish 52
    Post#2
    Mindset chapter 2
    In this chapter of the book the author talks about the differences between the two mindsets, she states the differences having to do with sucess and in learning. In page 21 she says that "People in a growth mindset dont just seek challenge they thrive on it". "The bigger the chalenge,the more they stretch". a person with a growth mindset arent afraid of trying new things in order to grow as to a person with a fixed mindset doesnt like to try new things they stick to what they know.

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  26. Diana Perez
    Cerritos College
    Enlgish 52
    Post#3
    Mindset Chapter 3
    I personally like this chapter because she is letting the reader know that if your a fixed or growth mindset you are still capable of learning the same things an d its true just because you dont know how to draw or dance or speak a different language doesnt mean that you cant learn."What any person in the world can learn, almost all persons can learn, if provided with the appropiate prior and current conditions of learning" pg65

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  27. Aquila Finley
    Cerritos College
    English 52
    Post 8

    Mindset Chapter 5

    Chapter 5 in Mindset is about Business and having the mindset as a leader. It talks about the challenges the business leaders go through and how they become successful. For example, Jack Welch, Lou Gerstner, and Anne Mulcahy are people that have compassion in what they do. Have a growth-minded leader, and welcome change and new ideas. Carol S. Dweck "Mindset" writes, they start with a belief in human potential development-both their own and other people's. Instead of using the company as a vehicle for their greatness, they use it as an engine of growth-for themselves, the employees, and the company as a whole. (125). What I feel Carol is saying is, you have to have an open mind about new things, and learn to take risk. And also, they want to improve and grow themselves as well as their company and employees. And they want everyone else to succeed, not just themselves.

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  28. Diana Perez
    Cerritos College
    Enlgish 52
    Post#4
    Mindset Chapter 4
    In this chapter Carol Dweck talks about a couple of great athletes that made it big even though they were not perfect they all had their flaws.Like Michael Jordan one of the greatest basketball player it was not always sweet and dandy for him he got cut from his high school varsity team and he didnt get recruited for the college he wanted to play for, but he practiced all day and all night. The book states that for Jordan "success stems from the mind the mental. thoughness and the heart are a lot stronger than physical advantages"page86

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  29. Yeon Jeong
    Cerritos College
    English 52
    Post #11

    Griffith Observatory

    Our field trip on friday was very good memory for me. I never went to Griffith Observatory or Griffith Park. I didnt even know that LA had such a gigantic park. The views at night was beautiful. I remember reading trash cans saying "No Smoking" and I was walking around looking for trash can that doesnt say anything on it so i could smoke. I really enjoy smoking when I am at or around bueatiful place, maybe i watched too much movies. But the Observatory was greater than view. I espeically enjoyed movie we watched (3D like light show w/e). I still cant beleive they had those things more than 30 years ago. I learned many things from that movie. When you walk around and read little stuffs, its hard to get it in my mind but information that came out from movie went straight in my mind. I think i would go there again with my date one day. I think Griffith Observatory is the best place I went this year. I thank Mr. Hsaio for everything and thank you sam, cezar, adolfo, claudia, and wen<-?(i forgot her name... sorry).
    Thank you.

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  30. Jose Martinez
    Cerritos College
    English 52
    Post# 9

    Observatory

    The reason why I did not go to the observatory was because my friends and I got there late. We also thought that the bus was going to leave at approximatley 12:30. My friends and I were arriving at the school at 12:10. We noticed that there was no one from our class in sight. we noticed that the bus was not around. We walked around to see if we would find someone, but no one was there. We waited there for about 10 to 20 minutes and then decided to go to Alondra's Hot Wings. We ate and had a good time. I wish we would have gone to the observatory because I really wanted to go see the planets and the stars. I hope have learned my lesson and will get to the destination zone on time so I can go to the next field trip.

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  31. Angela Guzman
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post #10

    Griffith Observatory

    I had a great time at the Griffith Observatory on Friday. I was not able to go eat with the rest of my classmates because I got the timing confused. I do not know why I kept thinking I had to be at the school at two. So obviously I was late but luckily I was able to meet up with my classmates when they were done eating. It was my first time going to the Griffith Observatory and I loved it. I am definitely going back once I buy a tripod so that my pictures can come out even better. The architecture and the different views were so beautiful. I enjoyed seeing the whole city from up there, especially in the night. I also got to watch the sunset which is something I love doing and taking pictures of. I also got to learn about the stars and how the observatory all started, how they remolded it, and added things to it. I also got to look through the telescope, which is something I was really looking forward to doing.

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  32. Jose Martinez
    Cerritos College
    English 52
    Post# 10

    Mindset Chapter 6

    On this chapter of Carol S. Dweck's "Mindset", she talks about relationships. She writes about the mindset that people have when they are in a relationships and what they think their partners should do or not do. The person with the fixed mindset believes their partner and themselve should instantly communicate without ever having problems. When they get dumped they want their former partners, they want revenge. The person with the growth mindset talks to his or her partner and tries to work everything out. They also work on their mistakes. The fixed mindset expects their partner to understand them and their needs. The person with the growth mindset forgives their ex and moves on. The quote that caught my attention was on pg 145 "Tout comprendre c'est tout pardonner" which means to understand all is to forgive all. I believe that this means in order to comprehend something or someone you must accept them for who they are no matter what and you have forgive them for their mistakes.

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  33. Angela Guzman
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post #11

    Mindset Chapter 6

    In chapter six of “Mindset”, Carol S. Dweck discusses how the different mindsets can affect your relationship. She explained how people with the fixed mindset expect people to be perfect and if there is a problem in a relationship then it was not meant to be. The growth mindset however allows a couple to learn and grow from each others differences. Carol says, “ A no-effort relationship is a doomed relationship, not a great relationship. It takes work to communicate accurately and it takes work to expose and resolve conflicting hopes and beliefs.” (152) People with the fixed mindset will not fight to save their relationship, if there is a problem they believe that is simply because it was not meant to be. They can never fix their problems because they can not take the blame for their actions. They always have to blame their partner or make up any other excuse so that they will not end up looking bad. People with the growth mindset do not give up on their relationship even if they are constantly struggling to stay together. If they are struggling it can be because they are completely different but are learning to have each other in their lives. They learn from everything that they are going through and they grow from it, only making their relationship stronger.

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  34. Cesar Vega
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post #10

    Mindset Chapter 6

    In chapter six of "Mindset", Dr. Dweck talks about marriages able to be saved or not. The example she used in her book is about when Bill Clinton cheated on his wife. She has a hard trouble trying to decided whether she should forgive her husband or not. Dr. Dweck mentions that it is hard to because the fixed mindest takes over and you believe things like "my partner is uncabale of change" or "nothing can improve our relationship". Sometimes people have to think things through more carefully and not let the fixed mindset takeover. Bill's actions were obviously wrong, but in order to make a decision you should think deeper. But there is one other think you have to think about in order to forgive. This brings me to what Dr. Dweck says, "The belief that partners have the potential for change should not be confused with the belief that the partner will change" (156). You have to make sure that your partner really means that they will change. If they have done bad things to you, and always say they would change, they obviously are not commited to it. I had a friend who was in this type of relationship. The guy always said he would change, but he never did. They always broke up and got together, back and forth. Just make sure people that you think things through, and make sure that he or she is commited to change.

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  35. Esmeralda Cortes
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post# 9

    Griffith Observatory

    Our field trip to the observatory was not that great, but maybe that was because I was tired and in pain. We went to a Filipino restaurant to eat first, but I didn't really enjoy it. Not that it was bad or anything, it just wasn't to my liking. The observatory was beautiful and interesting, there were many things to see. The view was just amazing from up there. The city looks amazing from afar. I think the view was one of the highlights of going there. The light show was pretty cool, I got a bit dizzy at times, but I enjoyed it.I loved that I got to explore all around the observatory inside and out. I got a huge bug bite on my knee though, I don't know how it could have gone through my jeans! Besides that I guess it was a good place to be, I was in love with the view of the city. I would want to go back just to look at the city at night again.

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  36. Cesar Vega
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post #11

    Griffith Observatory

    Two thumbs up to this field trip. I definitely bonded with a bunch of my classmates. The asian restaurant we went to was pretty bomb. Especially the calamari. The people in our table (Michael, Ashley, Claudia, Adolfo, Samantha, and Wang) all got different plates and shared them all. The bus ride to the observatory was hot, but we managed. I learned to not make fun of Claudia's tattoo or she will punch you in the face, her words not mine. We jammed out to some Mana to. When we got there we were greated to a beautiful site. A man showing off his yoga skills, in short shorts, with some snowlike legs. I bet a lot of girls wished he was their valentine. I was amazed that no one in the group that I was with had been to the observatory, I thought it was a really popular place. That made it much more fun. The show we watched was really cool. I have been looking for the north star ever since that show. I had a great time with Wang, Claudia, Samantha, and Adolfo, so shout out to them! The view of LA was amazing. It is always my favorite part of the observatory. Our group took a bunch of pictures, that was fun. Later on we added Micheal and Frank to our group. We were rolling deep. I got closer to a lot of new people on this trip. I even shared some girl advice with Adolfo. Two thumbs up to this field trip. People that did not go definitely missed out.

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  37. Nelyda Sosa
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post #10

    Mindset- Chapter 6

    Today is Valentine’s Day, and again not a so lovely one. Another argument with my boyfriend. Ironically, as I started to read Mindset, the chapters topic was about relationships. The first couple topics were about understanding each other, communication, and assumption. In Mindset, Carol S. Dweck says, “…people with a fixed mindset talks about their conflicts…sometimes they blame themselves, but often they blame their partner.”(152) I realized I am a fixed mindset when it comes to relationships. Today, I blame my boyfriend for being ‘cheap’. He had got angry at me for not helping him pay for the dinner. I had told him I was broke from paying my taxes this pass weekend. However, I am usually the one who pays for most of our dates. So of course I felt like I had a good reason to get mad. Soon after blaming him for being a “gold digger”, I realize I did tell him we both were going to contribute to this day. I did not notice I was the one being selfish by trying to prove him a point, when it was not necessary. Plus, I had earlier plan to contribute. Now I just feel embarrassed for being a hypercritic. I did not notice until I read Mindset. I am now trying to text him to apologize, and so far I only got one response, “ it’s okay babe…I’m calm down now…”. I still feel awful. I, probably am the reason why our Valentine’s Day never comes to be a nice one.

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  38. Samantha Pepito
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post #11
    Griffith Observatory

    Oh where do I begin? One thing I can say about this field trip, it was just AWESOME. I loved it! I had so much fun especially the people I was with. Made it 10x better (: First we headed to the Jeepney Asian Grill and their food was yummy. Then on the way to the Griffith Observatory, oh my goodness it was just too hot in the bus! There was no air condition so we had to stick through the whole ride without the windows open. But it didn’t bother me so much. Had a nice little chit chat with Adolfo as well! Anyways, I was already so excited getting to the observatory because I haven’t been there since I was 3 or 4 and of course I wouldn’t remember anything. First thing I saw pulling up to the parking lot was the Hollywood sign and that was the first time I have seen the sign so up close! So the little crew I hung out with for the trip was Claudia, Adolfo, Cesar, & Vivian (but later on we recruited Michael and Frank into our group :D). We took so many pictures! The view was just amazing. It was just great looking at the city of Los Angeles. The show in the dome, where there were those nice reclined seats that was so awesome! Even though I wasn’t paying much attention to the guy, the visual was great. We also went to see the moon in the telescope at the roof or 2nd floor. It was so close! It was just so amazing. It was funny because a lot of us started to round up at the pendulum where you first enter the observatory. We were all waiting for it to knock over the second pin so we would all leave. I don’t know how long we just stared until it knocked over but when it did everyone cheered (haha). Going back home I was a little bummed but I was happy to go home since it was getting cold. It was fun to sing along with Michael & Nelly “Baby Got Back” too! (haha). Overall just a great night! Thank you Professor Hsiao for giving us the opportunity to go to the Griffith Observatory! &to Claudia, Adolfo, Cesar, Vivian, Michael, & Frank for making it even better!! :D

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  39. Christy Tran
    English 801
    Long Beach City College
    Post #2

    "AOTC"

    First off I didn't understand what the short story meant. After reading I kind of understood that Plato is trying to prove the readers what is Allegory. How this story relates to me is i really think its relates to reality for example how you can't just easily trust some one when some people are made up of lies and its on you whether to believe them or not. Just like in the line, "To them, I said, the truth would literally nothing but the shadows of the images." (13)

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  40. Hector Gonzalez
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post #9

    Griffith Observatory

    So this was my second time going to the observatory. I am glad I still came because it was my first time looking through the huge telescope and going into the planetarium. I definitely enjoyed going into the planetarium because I had no idea how or why the northern lights appeared. Our planet is not the only one with auroras. The same concept that was portrayed in the planetarium affects other planets as well. I was amazed of how our solar system is so perfectly arranged for our planet to harbor life. Some planets have to much gravity, others too less, some are way to hot and ours, is perfect. It amazes me how vast and immense space really is. One can not even understand how immense it really is. It sure makes me realize that there is a god. Sometimes I think that we are just inside gods mind. How is it that we are alive in this one only planet. Life in another planet? Some people doubt this, but I just need to look up into the heavens and know that there is more to it, but it is just unexplainable. I am definitely sure we will all know the truth of life one way or the other. I really look forward to it, as terrifying as it may seem. "The truth is out there..." (Any x-files fans?) LOL

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  41. Anum Choudry
    Cerritos College
    English 52
    Post # 13

    Griffith Observatory

    This was a really nice field trip I considered not going although I am completely satisfied that I went. I had only heard good things about the observatory and going there myself. The Griffith Observatory was absolutely amazing. It was not only beautiful inside so was the outside. The location is amazing the day view was so pretty but the night view was breath taking. I didn’t know how complex the building was without seeing the tour. I was astonished to see how they managed to do renovation without losing the actual building. I loved the show I got so into I felt like I was moving except when Norman started to talk. Every aspect was amazing! And I had a fun group I think I laughed half the time. I think it was one of the best field trips.

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  42. Anum Choudry
    Cerritos College
    English 52
    Post # 14

    Mindset Chapter 6

    This was an interesting chapter much like all the others. I think I always say this on my blogs that the author is always pointing out information that others overlook. The first paragraph got my attention, when the author states some people let these experiences scar them and prevent them from forming relationships in the future. How many times I have heard that! I think this is more of a women issue we tend to believe one love is our only but I think if instead of going into a relationship with the mindset that it will last forever we think about the relationship not as dramatic the break up is less harder. Relationships are different and they all have different aspects. I think that so true that’s why some people have long relationships and others can’t. I didn’t know how much of a vital key friendship is we need them to provide us with support and growth. I think that like the author said trust is a vital key. Without trust we truly are not satisfied with a relationship. I think the trust locks the relationship. Next chapters seem interesting but I found this chapter quite fascinating.

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  43. Nelyda Sosa
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post #11

    Griffith Observatory

    The field trip was very exciting. I enjoyed going to the Griffith Observatory. I had been wanting to go since they remodel the place. When I heard we were having a filed trip there, I signed up right away. The thing I liked the most was the star show. The effects used were incredible. My boyfriend and I actually thought it was romantic and educational at the same time. We both had learned a lot. Looking at the moon was beautiful. To me it looked like cement with holes. Plus, the moon was pretty bright. I did not even know that we live in the milky way galaxy. I always thought that was the name of another galaxy. I also had no idea that there could be other planets or sun’s in our very own galaxy. Going to the field trip really helped me figure out the outer space world.

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  44. Elizabeth Ramirez
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post#10

    Griffith Observatory

    This was my first time going to the griffith observatory and i loved it. I had been wanting to go to the observatory and i am glad i did. It was a great experience, i am looking forward to going again. What i enjoyed the most was the planetarium, i learned alo there it was amazing! It is amazing how the northern lights can be seen from space. As well as looking at the moon from that telescope was beautiful looking through that telescope felt unreal. It was the perfect day to be at the observatory the moon looked just perfect. The view over L.A was amazing, it looked just perfect. I am glad i live in Los Angeles, there are so many things to see and experience here in L.A. We are truly lucky we have all these opportunities to learn practically in our back yard.

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  45. Esmeralda Cortes
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post# 10

    Mindset Chapter 6

    In chapter 6 of Mindset we read about relationships and the way people take a break up. Those with a fixed mindset hold on to what happened in the break up, they want revenge. They want their former partner to feel what they felt or possibly worse. These people have the mentality that they won't feel better about it until they make the other person suffer. The people with the growth mindset although they are hurt they let it go. They decide to leave the past behind them and they want to move on. They learn from their experiences and they know how to choose better for their future relationships. They like to forgive and forget these types of things. Through my experience I have learned that I have to let go and not hold on to things because they do you no good and hating someone's guts and wishing them the worst does not do a thing. The best thing to do is feel better for getting out of something that probably was never going to work out and moving on to the next best thing. I guess my way to cope is to say to myself if I could do better, and I always do.

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  46. Samantha Pepito
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post #12
    Mindset Chapter 6

    In Mindset Chapter 6, this was based on Relationships. I was waiting for this chapter, well because I knew that it would be very interesting to read. This chapter was not also based on relationships between a man and a woman, yet it was based on relationships with a parent and on friendships. Though, this was mainly on relationships. Mindset spoke about the fixed mindset people and the growth mindset. The people with a fixed mindset that had gone through a bad breakup, most of them like to return the favor with revenge. They feel like revenge is the best way to solve their problems well because they want them to feel as hurt as they were. I guess that is where I fall into relationship wise because I felt very bitter towards my last relationship. All I could think of was trying to get him back in so many ways. Although later on I realized that getting revenge is really not the solution. It would not help me. So as I looked to God for answers, all I needed to do was forgive and forget. That is where the growth mindset falls. The people with the growth mindset, they learn to accept the fact that if it was not meant to be, it was not meant to be. Even though they are feeling hurt and heartbroken, they have learned to move on versus people with the fixed mindset. Basically people with the fixed mindset, they do not move on. Growth mindset people do. In Mindset Carol Dweck says, “Blame may make you feel less foolish, but you still have a shoe full of ice cream-and a friend who’s on the defensive” (158). This quote is saying that you may be able to blame someone and will not feel foolish but your own fault will still be in your own hands. It is never good to blame someone else for something that was your own fault, or mistake, because in the end you still know that it was your problem.

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  47. James Marsano
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post #11
    Mindset chapter 6 : Love

    I’m pretty sure people would love this topic. I’ve actually been waiting for this one, I want to hear everyone’s opinion and thoughts about this topic. Carol said “A no effort relationship, not a great relationship. It takes work to communicate accurately and it takes work to expose and resolve conflicting hopes and beliefs.” (Pg. 152) it really makes sense to me. What happens in most break-ups and arguments is that one side does not want to understand or compromise or either they don’t understand what their problem really is. It takes a brave person to confront or bring up the topic of the argument and try to finish it. Some people don’t want to compromise with it. They think they are always right, thinking about themselves and not caring about their actions or jump to the conclusion or even running away from the problem. They thought people could not change when they try to fix the problem. In fact, they just give up to easily and don’t want to finish what they have started. It’s just sad to hear all of these inconsiderate actions.

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  48. Diana Perez
    Cerritos College
    Enlgish 52
    Post#5
    Mindset Chapter 5
    Chapter 5 talks about business and about the minds CEO's in big companies such as enron and other big companies. she talks about the people with fixed mindsets and their leadership an their leadership how they must always let everyone know that they are superior.leaders with a growth mindset they believe in human potential and development both their owns and others people. people ith fixed mindsets dont care about anything but making their name well known with their company's and people with a growth mindset are more involved of taking care of their company and their employees.

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  49. Christian Nunez
    Cerritos College
    English 52
    Post#7

    Mindset Chapter 6

    Reading chapter six in mindset brought back many memories of my relationships. I liked this chapter because it explained why they were thinking that way and what they did. One of the problems that i found out most people had was communication. Communication was the biggest problem in most relationships because instead of communicating, they assume. Another interesting part i found in chapter six was mindsets falling in love. It said how the fixed mindset meant believing your personal traits are fixed. In "Mindset" by Dweck she says," If you have to work at it, it wasn't meant to be." This is actually a title of a beginning paragraph but this title says a lot. It analyzed the fixed mindsets and tells us that if you have to work in your relationship it was not meant to be. So is basically saying that if you have problems in your relationships it is not going to work out. Relationships is something that both of you have to work out and think if he/she is right for you. Nothing comes up as perfect specially your other partner.

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  50. Mariah Johnson
    Cerritos College
    English 52
    Post #9

    Griffith Observatory

    Our trip started off pretty funny when we stopped to eat at Jeepers Asain Grill. It included a missing drink, black specs in a orange soda, and me getting stared at for about 5 minutes, but i enjoyed my food :-).

    This was my first time visiting the Griffith Observatory and I am so happy i went! It is an amazing building, with one of the best scenic views. My favorite part of our trip was walking around with Joshua, Dominique, and her bf, being silly and exploring the observatory. I took a lot of awesome pictures if I may say so myself. It was also interesting to learn that the observatory wasn't always how it is now. If you did not know it, you would think that it was first built how it is today. This was truely a great experience and I hope to go again!

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  51. Norman Lonh
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post #9

    Mindset Chapter 6

    Chapter 6 spoke mostly about relation ships and compromises that one has with another. This is the second chapter in this book that I can solemnly relate to. It speaks again of the fixed and growth mindset. A fixes mindset would seek revenge in one's break up and get back for the troubles that were stumbled upon the relationship. A growth mindset would learn to forgive and forget. They've go out and find a way to move on and continue the journey life has in store. My relationships were never perfect, My ex-girlfriend and I argued every single day about things that were not even notable. It got to a point where it became really serious and it was time to for us to just break up. It was a bitter sweet moment because I knew that I still would lover her no matter what, but "us" I guess was just not meant to be. Carol S. Dweck writes, " In the fixed mindset, I had needed my blame and bitterness. It made me feel more righteous, powerful, and whole than thinking I was at fault." (158) This relates to me because in being in the relationship, I was in the fixed mindset, I wanted revenge and I really just wanted to irritate her for always being so ignorant to how I felt. I felt like there was an excuse to why I did what it was I did to get her off my back.

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  52. Janet Gonzalez

    English 52

    14 February 2011
    Mindset: chapter 6
    In chapter 6 carol S. Dweck talks about the different ways the mindset is used in relationships and also in friendships. This chapter was really interesting to me because it refers to the real life. She explains that people that have a fix mindset think that a relationship has to be perfect and if it is not then the relationship was never meant to be. Carl S. Dweck in mindset states, “with friends like this you do not need enemies (pg162).” If one has a friend and that friend is always making one look bad or one just feels like the friend attacks them all the time that obviously would not be a friend. It is hard to find a friend that does not stab you from the back.

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  53. Norman Lonh
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post #9

    Griffith Observatory

    My experience here at the Griffith Observatory was something very remarkable. I have never been to such a beauty and I'm glad that Mr. Hsiao really pushed for me to go. Lets start off of course eating at the Jeepney grill. I remember it being pretty good because I actually didn't have to spend much. I only spent 3 dollars and ended up being full. I had chicken teriyaki with some yellow colored rice. After having lunch we headed out to the observatory and as soon as we arrived I was very nervous to what they had in store for us. The view and sight were unbelievable. The place was nicely built and the shows were very entertaining. At the end of the night I actually got a chance to get a glimpse of what the moon really looks like through a telescope, and I have to say, it looks nothing like the pictures!

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  54. Frank Higgins
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post #10
    Mindset Chapter 6

    In Mindset Chapter 6, it talked about Relationships. This chapter was very interesting to read. This chapter was not focused on boyfriend, girlfriend relationships but it was also focused on relationships with friends, family, and others. This chapter was about relationships, but The book brought up fixed mindset and the growth mindset again. In a relationship that ended in a unfortunate arguement, people with a fixed mindset want blood, or revenge is a better way to put it. They feel like getting them back is the most probable way to solve their problems. They want them to feel pain that they felt. People with the growth mindset learn to cope with the fact that if it was it is what it is. Even if they are in pain they have learned to move on compared to the people with the fixed mindset. In a nut shell people with the fixed mindset do not go on. On the contrary, growth mindset people do. In Mindset Carol Dweck says, “Blame may make you feel less foolish,...(158). In a fixed minset, where you've got to keep proving your competence."(158).In a fixed mindset one may tend to blame saying it's your fault. But the growth minded people are above that and just let it go. Proving one's competence causes that arguement.

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  55. Debra. Leifi
    Cerritos College
    English 52
    Post# 7

    Mindset:(chapter 6)Relationships

    This chapter has a lot of issues in relations that I beleive we as human beings go through and at times ends as an enigma. It starts off great from the beginning and when a partner in some relationships wants out of the relationship he or she leaves the other person pondering and confused. It should not take half of a person's life-time to try and work out a good/bad relationship. Lack of communications can cause a significant other to quit on a relationship, dwelling on the past is another and moving forward. A few of us individuals are sometimes blinded with love. I can relate to this because I have been blinded once or twice in my previous relationships. I am progressing in the emotional breakdowns I have faced but I have conquered and owned that feeling where I know how to control and to forgive. True love is real and patient. (1Corinthians 13-8) If it was not right from the beginning and to mid then it well not be right at all in the end. Forgive and forget. It is only in the matter of time till a person meets the right one for him/ or her. Dr. Dweck also mentions some good advices from a womam whom says this(pg. 146), "i'm no saint, but I knew for my own peace of mind that I had to forgive and forget. He hurt me but I had a whole life waiting for me and I'll be da**ed if I was going to live it in the past. One day i just said, 'Good luck to him and good luck to me.'" I can really humble myself to this piece of advice from Mindset. We shall peace with others when there is peace within us all.

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  56. Frank J. Higgins
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post #11
    Griffith Observatory

    Okay so the day started of great. Eating at jeepeney grill has to be one of the least expensive places to eat that has great quality food and service. I had a tough time ordering but the waiter assited me in what to get. Norman and I were going to split our meal. When the waiter came out he came with four little egg rolls that were so small my pinky finger was larger than the egg rolls. I can remember how Mr. Hsiao had thought that was the only thing we had ordered. The look on his face was priceless. Even though Norman and I split a meal it was very filling. If I had the whole thing by myself I would of been full all day long! After when Anum arrived we snuck over to subway and obtained some delicious cookies, while Anum was purchasing her sub from subway. The bus ride to griffith observatory was like a furnace but it was managable. Watching Anum and Norman having a conversation was like watching comedy central, non-stop laughter. When we arrived the view was amazing, it was breath taking. All of the exhibts were interesting, including the show that we watched. Then at night the enormous telescope was available for public viewing, it was amazing. The view was like looking at the moon from only a litte distance from the moon. I wish I could have seen Jupiter though. Hanging out wit Anum, Norman, Angie, and Matt was fun... Until they left me. Just playing, I had lots of fun with them though. After I was ditched(joking:) I found a new group. Ceasear, Claudia, Adolfo, Samantha, and Michael. The girls in this group were taking pictures every two seconds literally, but it was funny though. Overall I would have to say that I had a really fun day.

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  57. Steven Perez
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post #10

    Mindset Ch.6

    When this chapter came I was really anxcious to read it. I can say all of us were. Everyone in this world goes through relationships. As I read this book I see myself fall into both different categories all the time. I say, "if only I read this book a few years ago, my life would be so differnet". This book teaches great knowledge. So as I began to read this all I could think was of my relationship right now. How lucky I am, that I am able to compare so easily right now. There is not one perfect relationships out there. There are nice, good, loving, and caring ones, but never will there ever be a "perfect relationship. I wish there was such thing. So that everyday would not seem like a constant struggle having to climb a mountain. In Mindset when Dweck says,"When we see a great marriage relationship, we don't say these people are brilliant relationship makers. We say they're fine people..."(147) When she said this I thought outside the box. She said when we see people that do have a great relationship, we are always so quick to say the obvious "they were meant for eachother". Really? That isn't possible because if that was the case where are the others with great relationship, with the companion of having the one thats meant for them. No that is not true. No one is meant for no one. Everyone is meant for themselves and to hopefully one day satisfy and give another person a happy and loving life. So in the case a great relationship it is your own job and your partners job to study your own personal traits and put them to use. Always study your relationship and do not let get out of hand. The ones that have a great realtionship are the ones who know their inner self.

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  58. Aquila Finley

    Cerritos College

    English 52

    Post 9

    Mindset Chapter 6

    This was my favorite chapter. The chapter talks about relationships you have with your friends, bullies, partner's is something I think everyone can relate to. In this chapter, if gives you good details on how people act in there marriagies, and being friends. Futhermore, it talks about how a good relationship comes from effort and working out you differences. Also, "Mindset" Carol S. Dweck writes, when they're with new people, shy people feel anxious, their hearts race, they blush, they avoid eye contact, and they may try to end the interaction as soon as possible. (163). When I was little, that was how I acted, shy. I was always quite, never talking to anyone I didn't know. Just always staying to myself. Until, I just got tired of people thinkingfor me, and talking for me. I never stood up for myself. It's like I got feed up and grew up. Now, I am still shy but I embrace it. I talk to people, I tell people how I feel and I just be more open.

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  59. Ashley Herrera
    Cerritos College
    English 52
    Post #9

    Griffith Observatory

    So it was Friday, February 11th, and Mr. Hsiao had a field trip planned out for us. I was rather surprised that not a lot of people showed up, I thought for sure more than 40 people would go. We ate at the Asian grill and Gelato place, and I must admit I did not but actual food there but I did buy a banana tempura with caramel and vanilla ice cream and it looked and tasted delicious! I cannot wait to go back there and have some more! Around 3pm we left to the observatory and the ride there was torture, well not really, but it was HOT! Although it was hot and long, the ride was worth it because the observatory was such a fun experience. The show we saw was pretty interesting, learning about the Vikings and Northern Lights, I had no idea of the things I learned during the show. Then we went into another show and that too was pretty neat because I learned about Griffith J. Griffith. Besides being neat because he has the same first and last name, I said it was neat because I learned that Griffith had a good heart. He migrated to the United States to make his American Dream come true, and while doing this he also had a passion towards science and stars. Once he passed away he had donated money to help the observatory and make it open to the public. I thought this was nice of him because he believed that not just scientists but ordinary people as well should get to see the beauty of these stars and because of him we, as a general public, are permitted to go and enjoy this astronomical wonder for such a low price. Visiting the Griffith Observatory is such a remarkable experience because it is such a beautiful place and the aura and environment there is just so peaceful. I felt as if I went into a state of zen while being at the observatory. I am grateful that this is open to the public because the Griffith Observatory has now become one of my favorite places to visit.

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  60. Kimberly Zendejas
    Cerritos College
    Professor Hsiao
    Post #11

    Chapter 6 Relationships: Mindsets in Love (Or Not)

    Chapter 6 of Mindset by Dr. Carol S. Dweck is about the two different mindsets in relations and friendships. This chapter has been the most interesting one of the whole book. Everyone can relate to this topic. One can say they have been heart broken in one way or another or has went through a break up. How you deal with a break up or view the experience of the relationship is categories under having a fixed mindset or a growth mindset. Ending a relationship in a bad way, a person with the fixed mindset would want revenge for their ex partner. They would desire the worst of the worst to happened to their ex’s. The growth mindset would have a total different view of their relationship and they would not want the worst for their ex partners. In Chapter 6 Relationships: Mindsets in Love (Or Not), by Dr. Carol Dweck, states “Because of their growth mindset… they tried to learn something useful about themselves and relationships… they know how to move on and embrace that future” (146). The growth mindset would just take the relationship as a learning experience and use what they learn in their future relationships. This is what dating is all about learning about relationships and about one self.

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  61. Hector Gonzalez
    Cerritos College
    Professor Hsiao
    Post #10

    Chapter 6 Mindset
    Needles to say, relationships are a difficult phenomenon. At first relationships are full of spark and excitement. The infatuation stage is the easiest and happiest phase in a relationship. There is no work needed to be done, other than being yourself, taking each other out, and making each other feel good. The hard part comes after each of these things start lose their meaning slowly. Both people become accustomed to each other and comfortable. Our true selves come out when we get to this phase. I am sure that everyone knows how the story goes from here. When one is in a relationship one has to put every ounce of strength and commitment into it. It goes for both people in the relationship to do this. Dweck says that going into a relationship with a fixed mindset usually leads to disaster. There is no communication with each other and there is no room for progress. People with fixed mindsets that end up getting hurt usually let this affect them for the rest of their lives and become bitter and resentful. Those with the growth mindset learn from what they have experienced and start the healing process by surrounding themselves with people that really love them. Relationships are really amazing, but can be devastating to some. Not only does it affect couples, but mother/daughter and father/son relationships as well. There is not always reason for bad relationships with families, but at the end of it all, someone ends up resenting someone else. The growth mindset lets one distinguish the reason and the motives behind the awful relationships and experiences. Thus letting go of anger, resentment, and ultimately being forgiving.

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  62. Elizabeth Ramirez
    Cerritos College
    English 52
    Professor Hsiao
    Post#10

    Mindset Ch6

    Chapter six of Mindset by Carol S. Dweck she speaks about the role that mindsets take in relationships. She sets examples of every type of relationship, marriage, friendships, parental relationships, etc. In the fixed mindset people tend to use a relationship as a source to help their self esteem, in other words they expect the other person in the relationship to make them feel like they're the best person in the world they do not expect any negativity from that person what so ever. When this those occur though the person with the fixed mindset puts him or herself down and makes it the end of the world and never recuperates from it. On the other hand the person with the growth mindset expects the other person in the relationship to be honest even in the most harsh of times, they accept negativity and learn from it to make the relationship better. I myself have had a fixed mindset in a past relationship, when my "best friend" did something behind my back it took me years to get over what had happened. Every time she passed by me in the halls even when she was brought up in a conversation i felt like i was never going to be able to trust anyone i really believe i hated her. I learned from this experience that it is as had to forgive as it is to forget. I can say i forgave her but i have not forgotten what she did to me. Now that i am currently in a relationship i have done mistakes and i understand my boyfriend because i put myself in his shoes and i can relate what i have done to what she did to me in some ways, i know that things will get better with time just like i was able to forgive her. One bad experience can not be the end of the world. I believe that things happen for a reason and every bad or good experience is to be taken as a learning experience.

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  63. Yesenia Quinonez
    Cerritos College
    English 52
    Post #10

    Griffith Observatory

    My experience there was wonderful. It has been over ten years since the last time I have visited the observatory. It was nice to see how it has changed over the years. Im also glad i was able to show my son what stars and planets really look like up close. I was happy to see him so excited in what he was discovering outside this planet. The best part about the field trip was watching the show that made us feel like we were really in outerspace.Then getting to see the people who came up with the idea to show us such a great experience. We all got to see Griffiths dream come true.

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  64. Yesenia Quinonez
    Cerritos College
    English 52
    Post #11

    Chapter 6

    In this chapter the author,"Carol Dweck" discusses relationships. She describes how there are different ways people can deal with conflicts.
    Everyone goes through good and bad relationships, but there are many different ways we can handle a situation so we can grow from it. There is a mindset that majority of people are, which is fixed mindset. People like that expect the best from one another but yet do not realize that,that can not always be.So when a negative thing happens they do not know how to deal with it. A growth mindset will have better communication and will be able to move on after anything occurs.
    Carol Dweck says "There are no problem-free candidates. The trick is to acknowledge each others limitations, and build from there." page 154. The author is simply saying that no one is perfect. We can be with someone for years but we still learn something new about them everyday. Everyone has problems it is up to us to learn from it and make the best of it or deal with it and always live in the past. For example, my father cheated on my mother with over 10 women.My mother could have felt that all men were cheaters but instead felt that there is someone out there that is the right guy for her. With that mindset she was able to find a man who she had lived happily with for several years now.She is now going through another divorce but she is still learning from the problems she has had to face. She is a positive,strong women who still looks forward to being happy.

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  65. Karina Gonzalez
    English 52
    Cerritos college
    Post # 9

    Chapter 6 Relationship s: Mindset in love (Or Not )

    In chapter six Carol S. Dweck in mindset describes how different mindset affects different roles in relationships. An example was how people with fixed mindset after a break up the felt rejected and less. They punished themselves giving no hope for another opportunity. They felt hatred towards there partner and wanted the worst for them. They kept their labels and live with them instead of facing them and out surpass them .This chapter also connected friendship with relationship. Fixed friendships are like enemies your “friends ” do not want see you do better than them so they tell you mean things . As Carol D Weck said “your failures and misfortune don’t threaten other people self esteem” page 163 . Friends with fixed mindset feel better about themselves when you are low. As for relationships when they are fixed they are competition with each other they want be more than the other or they do not want have the blame and blame to their partner. When I was reading this chapter made me think when I was in a relationship and situations like the ones describe in here . Made me think and take notes for next time . What I really learn for this chapter was in order to make a relationship work you got to work on it not just say it was not meant to be.

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  66. Adolfo Rodriguez
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post # 10

    Mindset ch. 6

    This chapter it is about how the relationships work out in the fixed mindset and the growth mindset. It gives examples of when the mindsets are shy, to the point the mindsets get irritated. An aspect that caught my attention was when a fixed mindset is shy, that person will not try to communicate with the other. So instead they would rather just be stuck in their shell. In the other hand a growth mindset is shy at first but as the relationship is going further little by little they start to trust their partner. Also another example of there differences is that the fixed mindset assumes too much of their partner. This is what causes bad relationships. In the growths mindset point of view when it comes to coping with their problems is communication. By communicating, you know for a fact of how the person really feels instead of just judging your partner or assuming too much of them.One of the aspects that I learned from this chapter is to not assume your partner, one of the keys to a successful relationship is communication.

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  67. Adolfo Rodriguez
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post #11

    Griffith Observatory

    Before I get started with the field trip all I want to say to professor H. is that he picked a pretty good restaurant. At first I was judging the place that it was going to be grose and that i was not going to like. It ended up turning pretty good and to top it off the desert was the best. Anyways something that caught my attention right away was the name of the place. Griffith, had the same name and last name, how more unique can you be by that. Another thing that caught my attention is how secure the place is when it comes to earthquakes. The Griffith Observatory is one of the safest places to be in California when it comes to earthquakes. The interesting areas was weighting yourself on other planets. There was a place downstairs where you can literally see how much you would weight if you were on another planet. To top this off the best thing that liked about the trip besides learning about the stars and its history was the view. At night how you can see practically the whole LA county. It was a fun trip, definitely one of those that I will remember and hope there more to come.

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  68. Yisel Mejia
    Cerritos College
    English 52
    Post #8
    Chapter 6 Mindset
    This chapter was really interesting. I actually liked reading this part and made me understand things. I read the part where a women was in a relationship for 2 years and the boyfriend left. Then she found someone and was about to marry them and he left. She went through a hard time but she managed to be happy. She had a growth mindset that helped her not hurt in a way. If she had a fixed mindset she would have been wishing them a bad life. So basically a growth mindset is moving forward and not suffer. A fixed mindset is when someone wants to see the other suffer like they are. In mindset Carol S. says, “One problem is that people with the fixed mindset expect everything good to happen automatically”(148). This means that people have to work for what they want. You can just get anything to work with out working for it.

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  69. Diana meza
    Cerritos College
    English 52
    Post 12
    Chapter 6 Super late I know,
    When I first read that chapter 6 was about relationships, I was not too excited. I hate reading, talking or even thinking about relationships. So I started reading and of course Carol writes about the two types of mindsets in relationships. First, the fixed mindset is the one were one does not believe they are worthy of love. Fixed mindset people in relationships are ones that seek revenge. Lastly truly never forgive the other partner for something they might have done. The second mindset, are the people that know that they learned something from the experience. Even though they were hurt they feel as if they gained a lot of knowledge. The most appealing part that I liked in this chapter happens to be within the first two pages. Probably, because it got my attention right away. In “Mindset” Carol says, “There is a French expression: “Tout comprende c’est tout pardoner.” (145) This means to understand all is to forgive all. As most of my classmates know, Cory hurt me a lot a couple of years ago. I never thought I could forgive him. Even though I told him I did, from the bottom of my heart I did not. I wanted to seek revenge and even hurt him the way he hurt me. So we got back together, but all I did was talk about the past instead of trying to move forward. I was not the girlfriend he had before. I realized that saying one forgives another does not mean one actually forgives someone. It took me one year but from the bottom of my heart I forgive him now. And things are much better, because I do not contemplate on how I will hurt him next. I can never forget what he did, but I take that and learn from it. Like Carol a fixed mindset person will take the experience and turn it into knowledge. Another part that I liked of this chapter is on pg 148. If you have to work at it, it wasn’t meant to be. Like wow seriously, some people think it is meant to be if they are in a relationship with someone who is 100% like the other partner. My thoughts to those people, how boring! The thought of being with a guy just like me would be sad. Nothing excited now new ideas, no one to challenge me. I would be better off alone. It is nice to have things in common in a relationship but not everything. Relationships are hard and they will only work if both partners are working together. In chapter 6 Carol also writes about competition in a relationship. Mr. Hsiao used an example the other day Beyonce & Jay-Z. No they are not competing to see who gets more money. They compete on album sales who works more and who masters their music better. I think completion in a relationship is great but there has to be a limit. Sometimes guys want to compete about everything or vice versa girls do it as well. Carol gives an example in the book Cynthia. How she always wanted to compete and her husband’s fled. I do not blame them it is fun to compete but not all the time. In addition, chapter 6 also talks about bullies. Bullies in a relationship is a person who judges, who is more powerful. Bullies get a boost on their self-esteem when bringing the other partner down. I will admit I have been guilty of this. When I and Cory got back together, all I told him how he was no good. How he was a cheater, liar and a no good dad. Reminding him how I had never cheated or lied to him and how I am a good mother to Derek. Bringing him down did not do anything. Other than made me feel better. I stopped because in a way I was being a hypocrite. There is no way I am a better person if I am judging someone constantly. Overall I liked chapter 6 a lot. I really thought I was not going to like it. It showed me everything. How it is good to forgive without seeking revenge. Not wanting a clone of me as a boyfriend. That no relationship is easy. To compete but not over does it because it will drive someone off?

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  70. Rene Balam
    Cerritos College
    English 52
    Post#10

    Chapter 7 Mindset
    When I began to read chapter 7, I had a feeling I was gonna know about this topic. It talks about how teachers, parents, and coaches give you a mindset. It was very interesting how they actually see the message. My favorite quote would be the one on pg.177."Does this mean we can,t praise our children enthusiastically when they do something great? Should we try to restrain our admiration for their success? Not at all. It just means that we should keep away from a certain kind of praise-praise that judges their intelligence or talent. Or praise that implies that we're proud of them for their intelligence or talent rather than for the work they put in". I have personally seen this happen to my little brother. As well as myself. I guess I never really realized it until now. When I was a child, I would get a lot of praise from my teacher and parents. I loved all the praise, but it messed me up. I can remember one time when I did not study for a test and thought I could pass it. I was so wrong. As a result much of this continued throughout my middle school years. I know know my little brother is going through the same thing. I just I can help him out.

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  71. Leandro Martin
    Cerritos College
    English 52
    Post #10

    Mindset Chapter 7

    While I was reading this chapter, I noticed a lot of things being accurate. such as praising children when they show intelligence which creates sort of a fixed mindset. most kids believe that they are born with skills and would feel as they are on top.Carol Dweck states,"praise should deal, not with the child's personality attributes, but with the efforts and achievements"(Page 178). I agree with this saying because if praising to one with a fixed mindset would only make it worse while praising some one with a growth mindset can give that person a boost.but only if praising does not go to far that can change that person's mindset into the fixed mindset.

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  72. tommy martin
    english 52
    post #17
    professor hsiao

    Valentines Day

    oh that was the wonderful day ever. I got my car out the impound. I drove it smells my car and getting back use to it. I gripped the steering wheel tight and hugged the mirror. I let my car eat because I know it was very thirsty (gave it gas.) Then i got the car clean so we can start our date because it was very dirty with the numbers and stuff writen on the windows. I really wanted to cry when i started to count out the 1,100 dollars to the lady. I really felt good being re-united with my car though. I had the sweetest valentine though, because she knew my situation being broke so she did not care going to 7/11 for desert (pack of now&laters.) For dinner we went McDonalds & we did go to the movies to see roommate. It felt good though finding a valentine that was not into all the flashy material things. My first valentine did not even want to get in my other car because she said it was a bucket, but my new valentine did not care even if we walked she was cool with just being with me. So not having my car really helped me find a wonderful person to talk too. PS; I love and missed my car thats my baby :) .

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  73. tommy martin
    cerritos college
    post #18
    professor hsiao

    Thinking...

    thinking has to be the hardest part in life. I think everyday about all my bills and debts im in with everyone and companys that it makes me want to regress back to my old days. My pass is in the pass but i been have these dreams lately thats been making me think. Every dream gets wierd and wierd. The last one I robbed a bank but actually got away. But i think its just the devil playing tricks with me to get me back into his grip. Life throw many obstacles my way but i always by pass them. Going back to my old ways its not a option though. I always write a PRO and CON about the situation and the bad always out weighs it, so I am not going back to the negative situation. I noticed its alright to cry at times to let it all out. Me personally cry behind closed doors because i think of myself of a big hard rock and i can not let people see my soft side.

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  74. tommy martin
    cerritos college
    post#19
    professor hsiao
    english 52

    mindset - relationships

    this chapter specifically focused on relationships. I really hate talking about relationships because so far i have not had a good one. This chapter was actually kind of exciting though because it helped me understand things alot better. Dweck states, "the growth mindset says all of these things can be developed--- all you,your partner, and the relationship- are capable of growth and change." This says that even though you and your partner may have problems you can fixed them and move on. All relationships come with problems and you have to be their to fix them and talk it out. I had a relationship, 2 years with the mother of my child ( my daughter who I LoVe so much :) ). She never wanted to talk about the problems just move on even though she was the one messing up. I messed up just one time, I slipped up and screwed up and she never wanted to forgive me or even work it out! I think she never really loved me no way, I think I was the one in love and she was the one in Lust. I took care of her for literally a year and some change and then she just up and leave. She really showed me that nice guys finish LAST. I learned though instead of putting the blame on her, I am going to take the blame and put it on me because i was the one that opened up my heart for failure!!!!!!!!

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  75. Esmeralda Cortes
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post# 11

    Mindset Chapter 7

    In chapter 7 of Mindset we see how praise of intelligence isn't always good for someone. You might think it boosts someone's self esteem, but you are giving them a mindset that they have to keep being good at something. When someone praises their kid for doing they have to choose their words wisely, otherwise you make them think its something that they have to keep doing. Of course it would be great if they continue on being successful, but they might not want to challenge themselves to do something harder. They will want to continue doing what comes easy to them so they will not be seen as something else besides smart. I feel like some of this had happened to me through my child hood. It was a mixed mindset though. I would push myself to do better than anyone else in class so I can get praised for being smart. Sometimes I did stick to what was easier to me though. I think I just liked the attention and praises. When you are a child you only want to hear what is positive so you do things that will give you that. How are we supposed to progress if we don't challenge ourselves? Praise is good but not all of it is.

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  76. Wan Ting Chiu
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post#13

    It's time to give up seriousness. Oh my goodness, there are some things you should be serious with, but the other, never. Being good and well yourself is the greatest gift you can give to your family. I wanna sing and pick up my dance shoes while im standing at the intersection. I live on earth, I make mistakes. Now I just wanna relax and take it easily!

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  77. Lenadro Martin
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post #11

    Mindset Chapter 8

    As I read the last chapter of Mindset, I thought about how much knowledge I have gained and how much learned from reading this book. I thought about how much time I put in this book in order to understand the Mindsets of other people. I have just finished the book and it was an extraordinary journey on how the mind is and works with others.the two Mindsets is something that was new to me and I began realizing what mindset I am more apart of. Carol Dweck states,"A growth mindset allows people to carry forth not judgments and bitterness, but new understandings and new skills",(page 233). Most of the sayings about the growth mindset mostly mean to have an open mind and to allow new things to cross your mind in order to expand the mind more than the limitations they think they have. this one means more of not judging and to let our minds at ease and to understand.

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  78. Rosybel Sagastume
    English#52
    Professor Hsiao

    MindSet Chapter 5
    In chapter 5 there's a section that talks about Leaders being born or made. I believe it's a little of both. In my own personal life ive seen many experiences in which a pre-kinder little boy already decides to take action. What i mean by take action is he does what many kids are afaird of doing. He has the courage to accept the challenge. Thats what i would call an example of being born a leader. In the other hand leaders are made when they decide to step out of their comfort zone and step up for what they believe. The ones who are tired of being bossed around and decide to take a step even if no one decides to follow. At the end those people do not stand alone because other people decide to follow them. Carol Dweck states "I believe that everyone of any age or circumstance is capable of a transformation".(141).This can be translated as that if anyone decides to be a leader they have the capacity of doing so. One is very smart to be able to take a step and show they have the ability to become a leader. This reminds me of my babysdaddy. When i first met him, he would let people tell him what to do. Peer pessure never let him be successful since all that surrounded him was gang and drug influence. Until one day i told him if you want to be someone and graduate take a step and leave those people. After a few weeks he had left his old friends and took the path he needed to graduate from high school. A month later soome of his old friends decided to follow his steps and 3 out of 30 graduated.

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  79. Rosybel Sagstume
    Englsh # 52
    Professor Hsiao
    Mindset Chapter 6
    In this chapter what caught my eye was the section of Falling In Love. In particular the section in which it states If you have to work at it, It wasnt meant to be. Dweck states "One problem is that people with the fixed mindset expect everything good to happen automatically" (148). I think that makes clear sense since people with the fixed mindset believe everything should be perfect and the way they want it. In my personal point of view relationships do not work that way. One has to build up the tiny little matters that can make or hold a relationship strong. In a relationship each partner has to learn from one another. Most important work through the likes and dislikes of one another. Every relationship needs work and none are perfect. In my own relationship my boyfriend had to learn how to have trust and confidence. He had a really low self esteem since many people would tend to tell him he was to ugly for me. I started to make him understand that looks was not what i seeked for. Im the type of person who apperciates one by what he has inside and how well he respects me. I told him it was all a bond thing and that we did not have to be alike or have many similarities to be happy. It's always good to be different in some things because thats what makes the relationship interesting and fun at the same time. I do not know why people would believe if you have to work its not meant to be. Many long realtionships have gone through many processes of work and yet hold very strong together. I believe in other to have perfection one needs lots of work.

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  80. Rosybel Sagastume
    English # 52
    Professor Hsiao
    Mindset Chapter 7
    In (177) Dweck states " Does this means we cant praise oour children enthusiastically when they do something great?. Throughout all this chapter ive read many sections in which it says it is bad to praise a child. But i believe it is not. I believe children should be praised not every time but at times. I think it makes them want to do good to keep making their parents happy. In my own personal life i never got praised by my parents so i can say it makes you feel like you are not good enough to be praised. In the other hand my little brother gets praised all the time and he keeps doing good. I can see the motivation he has to do good and get a few words of praise from my parents. That's how i can tell praising kids is very helpful in a students success. I have a child of my own and i tend to use this praise idea. It works to me and i will keep using it when i feel the need too.

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  81. Hugo Vega
    Mr. Hsiao
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    25 January 2011

    Wild Man to Wise Man by Richard Rohr
    The book is very interesting. Because it cites that to be a wise man, you have to encounter difficult steps to get in return the wisdom of a wise man. The story begins by stating life will be death, failure and absurdity , which can lead to renewal, joy, and beauty. They illustrate the steps that you have to follow in life to be a wise man. Richard Rohr gives other examples like the two births to come enlightened. The first one is innate by being biological and the other one is having the opportunity to change. In the Christian west tends to call the first born “ sin” because there are not wise in life. Another , example is protective figure they give us the strength and direction to the would - be hero. It states that proactive figures are always wise elder, a guardian angel, a patron saint, a spirit guide or a wise teacher that show to follow the right path.

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  82. Hugo Vega
    MR. Hsiao
    English 52
    post#3

    Mindsets

    This book is interesting because it talks about 2 mindsets. The first one is the Fixed mindset, people that have this mindset do not like change.The second one is the growth mindset, people with this mindset like challenges and always want to stretch their knowledge. One of my favorite quotes is in page 11 by Howard Gardner he states " Extraordinarily minds have a special talent for identifying their own strengths and mistakes." He says in the quote that smart people acknowledge their weaknesses to make them one of the their strengths. Another quote alike is on page 16 by Bengamin Barber he quotes" I don't divide the world into the weak and the strong, or successes and failures... i divide the world into the learners and the non-learners." He cites that the people what want to learn, they always waiting for another more difficult challenge

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  83. Hugo Vega
    Mr.Hsiao
    English 52
    post#4

    Chapter 5
    In chapter five of the book mindset. Carol S. Dweck cites about successful business people that used growth mindset. She explains how successful business man differ from unsuccessful business people. Dweck states that unsuccessful business people are egocentric and do not like admit their flaws. They think that their to smart to be tell what to do. So this creates a bad environment in the company, sometimes even the company goes bankrupt because of their ego. Nevertheless, growth mindset business man admit their flaws and are open minded. This creates a good work environment in their company. And the most important of all is that they fix the flaws. This help them achieve all their goals.

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  85. Hugo Vega
    English 52
    Mr.Hsiao
    Cerritos College
    Post#5


    My name is Hugo Vega, and my hobbies are playing soccer and listen to music.My favorite soccer team is Barcelona and my favorite band is Banda Limon.I also like going to mexico in the summer and riding horses. I go with my family and cousins. Another thing I like to do is riding my bike when I have time to ride it. This is my second semester with MR.Hsiao. I made great friends in this class like Ceaser, Sothy, and Tommy. In last, hopefully I make more friends this semester. See you guys in class.

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  86. Hugo Vega
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Mr.Hsiao
    post#2

    In chapter 6 of the book mindset. Carol explains how married people with growth mindset are more successful in marriage unlike fixed mindset marriages. She tells that growth mindset couples comprehend each other in any situation. If one of the them is having problems, they help each other. Growth mindset couples are more supported. In contrast, she tells that fixed mindset couples insult each other and make assumptions of their partners. They do not care if they were innocent. They just want to retaliate and argue with their partner. Fixed mindset couples do care of explanations. there are so arrogant that they no want to listen to the truth. I conclude that growth mindsets in general are more positive about life.

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  87. Elaine Gutierrez
    Cerritos College
    English 52
    Post#6
    Mindset Chapter 6

    This chapter just like all of them was really interesting. It basically pointed how many of us are in the search for a perfect relationship, that we are not willing to work out obstacles that occur. It made me realize the kind of mindset I am when I’m in a relationship. A fixed mindset expects everything good to happen instantly. Also one in a fixed mindset relationship they focus on the flaws of each other, and not of their own. In mindset by Carols S Dweck she says “It takes work to communicate accurately and it takes work to expose and resolve conflicting hopes and beliefs”(152). Dweck insinuating that communicating is not an easy thing to do, and at times for some relationships it is the basic conflict. Many divorces and relationships occur to the lack of communication, in which many of us are not willing to make an effort.

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  88. Yeon Jeong
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post #12

    Since we have run-on/punctuation problems on our mid term i wanted to post this story. Its funny lol

    An English professor wrote the words:
    "A women without her man is nothing"
    on the chalk board and asked students to puncuate it correctly.
    All of the males in the class wrote:
    "A women, without her man, is nothing."
    and All the females in the class wrote:
    "A women: without her, man is nothing."

    POWERFUL of PUNCTUATION!!!

    haha thank you

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  89. Yeon Jeong
    Cerritos College
    English 52
    Post #13

    Mindset Chapter 6

    I thought I never had relationship problems. Also I never thought there can be fixed mindset and growth mindset that affect people's relationships. I realized many things in this book but I felt that i can truly relate to book's one topic. On page 148, "If you have to work at it, it wasn't meant to be", this topic made me think. I once thought this is true. Maybe I really do posses some fixed mindset in relationship or watched too many movies. After reading this chapter i realized love is not something that is set even before people meet but its how they make it work. So now i think that if we have to work on our relationship, its health and if we dont, well that is obvisouly something that will only happen in once in a milion chance. so when couple first meet and they think they are meant to be and they do not have to work on their relationship, good luck. People cannot be perfect, they will have flaws that is just revealed later on and when that flaw affects relationship it is time to step up to the problem and solve it. As for me, i do step up and try to solve my relationship problems but I thought our love was not meant to be since i am working so hard on it just to make it last longer. Wrong thoughts at the wrong time I guess. Now i won't think like before and I will make my own relationship meant to be. After all people can change so does the relationship. Thank you again Mindset you really did change me to growth mindset.

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  90. Leslie Webb
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post #7

    Mindset Chapter 4

    In Chapter 4, Dweck talks about the mindset of a champion. Just like Babe Ruth she talks about the way people work toward their success. When I played softball i also had the mindset to do better and become one of the best. Babe was not the greatest player when he started playing baseball. Babe Ruth was known as a legend after he set a great batting record. But he worked to the bast. Babe set his mind to become better, he would practice batting when he was supposed to be a pitcher. Dweck states, "From the ashes of 1925, Babe Ruth rose like a rocket." Through discipline." (87). Babe set his mind to be disciplined and to work to be the greatest. Ruth was a great player and a very disciplined person to work his heart out to become the best.

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  91. Michael Mendoza
    Cerritos College
    English 52
    Post#5

    Mindset Chapter2

    In this chapter Dweck elaborates more on the growth and fixed mindset. She goes more in depth on how the fixed mindset reacts to a complicated situation and how a growth mindset would deal with it. A fixed mindset will simply say "that's it, I quit, I am moving on. On the contrary the growth mindset will try every method and all there knowledge to figure it out. A quote that caught my eye would be on page 17 paragraph 3 line 1 "It's one thing to pass up a puzzle. It's another to pass up an opportunity...". I strongly believe in this quote because I feel that if you do not apply yourself to a subject and completely stick to it than what is the point of trying and attempting it in the first place. Why would you put yourself through so much hard work just to say at the end that you give up. I find that very pointless! To be able to get through the struggle would be that much more rewarding. In conclusion, I found this chapter very useful to better understand the two different mindsets.

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  92. Michael Mendoza
    Cerritos College
    English 52
    Post#6

    Mindset Chapter3

    This chapter gave me a whole new perspective on Thomas Edison. I did not have the slightest idea that Edison, of all people had a whole team of people that helped him in his discovery of electricity. I thought he dabbled with coils and wires all on his own. I guess it comes to show that even brains need that extra help sometime. The Edison history the Dweck embellished throughout the first few pages really awed me. I mean even the great people in our history had that support in the background that pushed them a little to achieve there goal. You can say that this chapter inspired me to keep doing what I am doing and to rely on others sometimes. You can not expect to do something in a short amount of time without that extra help from someone. Personally I have alot of pride, I never ask help from someone when I am in a huge turmoil. I find that I have to prove to myself and certain others that I can do this all on my lonesome without anyone backing me up. So in conclusion, what I have gain from his chapter is that I must be able to over come my pride and ask for help at times, because in order to be successful you must be able to work together.

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  93. Michael Mendoza
    Cerritos College
    English 52
    Post#6

    Mindset Chapter4

    The main point in chapter four mindset was about the sport world. What someone had or willing to do in order to reach there ultimate goal to be the greatest or get mvp in the world. This chapter really hit home especially the part about Michael Jordan and how hard he worked to get where he was at. I was so inspired by this story. So inspired that I plan to do so much and try to become one of the greats in the dance world. I want to be the next Mikhail Baryshnikov or Fred Astaire. Reading Michael Jordans story really made me want to work that much harder to get what I want!

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  94. Hugo Vega
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Mr.Hsiao
    Post# 6

    Chapter 3

    I can relate to this chapter about effort vs. innate talent. When I was 10 years old I play soccer, I was not go at it. I was the worse player in my team. However, I got to be the best because I always gave my full effort in every practice, soccer field, and I would work on my soccer flaws. In contrast, their were other amazing players that had a amazing talent but never gave their full effort in soccer field or in practice. Their ego got the best of them because they did not tried, and they never listen to the coaches. So in time I became better than them. I became better because I gave 100 percent effort. In addition, I listen to the coaches, and acknowledge my deficiencies to be a better player. And I never had and ego.

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  95. Hugo Vega
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Mr.Hsiao
    Post# 7

    Chapter 2

    Carol S. Dweck states in this chapter how growth mindsets work hard under stress, and fixed mindset give up. She writes that a growth mindset puts more effort when they are given a hard assignments. Instead, of complaining they work hard in accomplishing the task. Nevertheless, fixed do the opposite they give up on hard assignments. For example, Carol states that fixed mindsets think that they are going to fail before doing the assignment. So they quit before even starting a hard assignment. This explains a lot for me because I use to think like that. I use to whine when a professor gave me a hard assignment, and I would quit before. I would think that I was to dumb to do that assignment but reading this book has change my mind. Thanks to Carol S. Dweck, I am not afraid of challenges anymore.

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  96. Hugo Vega
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Mr.Hsiao
    Post# 8



    This chapter I like the most because Dweck talks about sport legends. However, I like part where she talks about Michael Jordan being kick out of the varsity team in high school because he was not good. When I read this part, I was astonish because I thought that Michael Jordan was good in basketball since a child. I see now how innate talent is overrated and how effort can take you to greatness if you really want it. She wrote how hard he work to achieve his goal to be the best and how he did not had a ego. He would stay after practice and work for countless of hours in his game. He also wake at six in the morning to practice to fix his deficiencies. He used his growth mindset to not give up and ask his mom for advice that pay dividends to making the greatest to ever play basketball. I like another part in this chapter where Michael Jordan shows that he did not had ego when he play for the Bulls. He states his success was because of his teammates. So I concluded by stating that if you work hard you can accomplish anything.

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  99. Ashley Herrera
    Cerritos College
    English 52
    Post# 10

    In chapter 6 of Mindset, Dr. Dweck focuses on relationships. She talks about how the growth and fixed mindset are applicable in boyfriend/girlfriend relationships and also friendships. I personally liked the part with "Mindsets Falling in Love" because she gives examples of how people act in a relationship when they are in a certain mindset, and i must admit im a little bit of both. Dweck gives a quote, "But they both felt, with great sorrow, that if the relationship were the right one, they wouldn't have to work so hard" (pg 149). What Dweck is saying is that people with a fixed mindset believe or expect everything good in their relationship to just happen and not make it happen. So if there was a feud they believe it will automatically solve itself and the couple itself wont have to work at it. I think I was a little bit like this when i was younger, because to me-now- it just seems so immature. In reality a couple has to work things out and confront the problem in order to fix it and overcome this together. and thats is that people in a growth mindset do. They tell each other the things that went wrong and like a learner in a growth mindset they reflect on it and try to improve themselves. This is how I am now and I'm glad that I grew up and do not believe that everything is suppose to happen out of magic.

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  100. Julio Cesar Rodriguez
    Cerritos college
    Post #5
    Dear Aaron Sobolew,
    Thank you for coming to our class and sharing your life story. I would like to congratulate you for sticking there and fighting cancer, I know you haven’t beaten it yet, but it is amazing to hear that you did not lose hope. I believe you as a person are very strong and have a strong heart. I know people that had cancer and literally gave up In life, they follow the drug life and died of overdose. They figure might as well since they are going to die anyways, but they never had heart like you. I think it is also good that after kimo you are getting your life together and starting to go to school again. Your story impacts me a lot, I look at peoples life’s that Mr.Hsiao brings to the class and I sit in wonder. If you can make it with all this difficulties, then I could do it since I don’t have any difficulty physically, and you have achieved more than me. I wish you best of luck. And you are a strong sprit that god blessed.

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  101. Angie Hortua
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    post # 8

    Chapter 1.

    Talks about coping with failure, you either cope with or don't. This chapter is probably one that I enjoyed. Actually I enjoyed all the chapters. This is the base of the growth and fixed mindset. People in the growth mindset think of failure as a better way of knowing that they need to try harder and overpass that, they like failing because that just means that they are going to challenge themselves and do better. The growth mind also doesn't let anyone tell them that they are dumb, they tend to ignore the ones that put them down. They believe that you grow and you become successful. In the fixed mindset people who fail at things think that the world is over. Carol S. Dweck, explained how in the fixed mindset people try to put others down. They have the urgency to prove themselves over and over, society should want to value intelligence,personality, and character. People with this mindset judge everything even if you fail at something they always have something to say about others but tend to not see their own flaws.

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  102. Stephanie Gonzalez
    Cerritos college
    English 52
    Post #10

    Chapter 6

    In Mindset, Carol Dweck talks about love. i think from all of them I could consider I like this one the most. Dweck explains again the difference between the fixed and growth mindset in love. The growth mindset at a breack up learns about the relationship, but moves along, while the fixed mindset tries to seek revenge after the break up. I could say I am both mindsets in my relationships I had. I move a long after it, but as well I want to seek revenge and say "hey your lost". I know I am not perfect at love but I try my hardest to have agreat relationship with my boyfriend. I do not only do it for myself but for my kids happiness.

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  103. Angie hortua
    Cerritos College
    English 52
    Post#8

    Chapter 2

    In Chapter two, Carol Dweck is talking about being inside the mindsets of the growth and fixed mindset. She tells us that even children since the day that they are born have a growth or fixed mindset. children with the fixed mindset want to make sure they succeed. They think that smart people always succeed. A growth mindset for a children is that success is about stretching themselves, and that is how they become smarter. People with the fixed mindset make people into nonlearners. It makes them think that they are not capable of doing something because since they fail at something the first time, they feel that they need to give up. Carol Dweck says, " A marriage cannot have two different mindsets". She is right. If a marriage is based on a fixed and growth mindset how will the marriage work. The growth person is assertive, and if they fail they will keep doing it until they succeed. The fixed person will fail at something and give up. Therefore, their marriage might be unccessful. People in a growth mindset don't just seek challenge, they thrive on it. The bigger the challenge the more they will stretch. A quote that caught my eye is, "If you only go through life doing stuff that's easy, shame on you". I enjoy this quote because life is easy, and people who just do easy things don't see that they are capable of overachieving. So they rather just keep it simple, so they don't have to work hard. The growth mindset, is also about learning something over time: Confronting a challenge and making progress. In the fixed mindset Immediate perfection is seen, if they cannot do it, they easily give up, or make excuses. The fixed mindset does not allow people the luxury of becoming, they have to already be born this way.

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  104. Chakiya Samreth
    English
    801B
    LBCC
    Post #3
    AOTC
    In "Allegory of the Cave", Plato discusses the cave, which represents institution that make me who I am today as truth and reality plays a big role in the short story, it as well plays a role in my life. As I was growing up as a strong buddhist believer my family and I were raised to never look an older person in the eye as we speak to them as respect to my culture. But in reality people perceive that as rude. The concept of being respectful against the concept of following your beliefs. Therefore, this is how two concepts differ from seeing the truth against ones belief. Getting older makes me see the truth and the concept that looking an older person in the eye makes them feel like your actually grasping information and listening to them. Now that I step into reality and step out of my beliefs of my childhood cave, choosing the route to help me see that its okay to look a older person in the eye.

    "To them, I said, the truth would be literally nothing but the shadows of the images." (13)

    Glaucon and Socrates forms an imagery against the reality and truth outside the cave which we are blinded by the false descriptions in our heads. As we perceive the images against the actual truth of being respectful and making eye contact with a person shows that we are listening. We are blinded by false images and thoughts against whats reality offers us in the real world.

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  105. Priscilla Ramirez
    Cerritos College
    English 52
    Mindset (CH. 5)
    Post # 9
    As I was reading Chapter Five in Mindset, I came across a lot of quotes that I thought were very well written on Dwecks’ part. One in particular that I liked was “These were not the larger than-life, charismatic types who oozed ego and self-proclaimed talent. They were self-effacing people who constantly asked questions and had the ability to confront the most brutal answers- that is, to look failures in the face, even their own, while maintaining faith that they would succeed in the end” (Page 110) This quote is relating to the people that are successfully working in successful businesses. These people have a growth mindset, a mindset that can fail but can also get right back up and try harder. To them this is failure is something to grow from. These kinds of people in companies’ help the companies succeed and stay on top. Even though you are on top of the world, one still has lots to learn and for one there is always room to progress in whatever it is that one believes in.

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  106. Priscilla Ramirez
    Cerritos College
    English 52
    Post # 10
    Mindset (Ch. 6)
    This has to be my favorite chapter so far. I think because I can relate to it the most. There are many great and oh-so-true words of wisdom, when it comes to love and relationships in this chapter. Where do I start?
    “To understand all is to forgive all” (pg.145) if you can’t forgive someone you will never be able to move on in life. You can’t carry on old baggage; it will always weigh you down. One must let their past go and learn from their mistakes.
    “The growth mindset says all of these things can be developed. All-you, your partner, and the relationship- are capable of growth and change” (pg.148) I love this because If you can’t grow and change with your partner and learn, you will never be able to progress as a couple and grow as one.
    “A no-effort relationship is a doomed relationship, not a great relationship. It takes work to communicate accurately and it takes work to expose and resolve conflicting hopes and beliefs. It doesn’t mean there is no “they lives happily ever after,” but it’s more like “they worked happily ever after” (pg.152) I love this because it’s so true. There is never a perfect relationship; two people have to work at a relationship to even have a decent one. I for one know how it feels to work at something, especially a relationship. Some advice though; If two people don’t put in 50/50 effort then it will never work. People on both sides have to want the relationship and be willing to work for it. Food for thought……

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  107. Annie Masih
    English 52
    Cerritos college.
    Mindset chapter 4

    In chapter four of mindset, Carol S. Dweck talks about great athletes, they were not perfect and had their flaws. Muhammad Ali was a great athlete, but he was not a natural athlete. He did not have the body of a fighter, he did not have the strength. He boxed all wrong. He did not even block his punches with his elbow and arms. The only thing that he had was his brilliant mind and his great speed. Ali studied his opponents fighting style, and he observed his opponent outside the ring to see what kind of personality he has. By observing his opponent really helped him to be a great boxer. Ali once said, “float like a butterfly, sting like a bee, you hands can't hit what your eyes can't see.”(85) Ali only wanted his opponent to think that he was crazy, and he did. He did not want him to see anything but his mouth. Sonny Liston had everything a boxer should have technique and experience, and still beat him in the fight, and that fight made history.

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  108. Annie Masih
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    mindset chapter 5

    Chapter five talks about two mindsets fixed and growth mindset. This chapter is focusing on Business. It explains how industries are caught up on their own talents. In mindset, Carol S. Dweck says, “a company that cannot self-correct, cannot thrive.”(109) If a company cannot see their mistakes, and corrects them, they will not be successful. Iacocca once worked for Henry Ford,but he got fired. He did not let it go that Henry Ford detected a flaw in him. Iacocca started his own business of Chrysler Motors, he had people helping him to introduce his name and his work. Iacocca's mindset as set as fixed mindset and did not want to change. He thought of himself as a hero, because of all the power he had in his hands to do anything he wanted to. Later, Iacocca start to giving a lot of his own money, he was donating money for the development – friendly vehicles. Iacocca was changing his mind from fixed to growth.

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  109. Annie Masih
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Mindset chapter 6

    in chapter six of Mindset, Carol S. Dweck discusses how the different mindsets can really affect your relationship. She talks about how people with fixed mindset want everything to be perfect in their relationship, and if there is a problem in their relationship, they would just say it is not meant to be. People with growth mindset want to learn about each other and from each other. In Mindset, Carol S. Dweck says, “ a no-effort relationship is a doomed relationship, not a great relationship. It takes work to communicate accurately and it takes work to expose and resolve conflicting hopes and beliefs.”(152) This quote is saying that people with fixed mindset will not fight or put any kind of effort to save their relationship. They are more likely to blame others or their partner, so they they won't look bad at all. People with growth mindset will not give up on their relationship. They will fight for their relationship and do anything to save their relationship. People learn from each other and their relationship grows from their little fight and arguments.

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  110. Mejia Liliana
    Cerritos College
    Engish 52
    Prof. Hsiao
    Ch.1

    well i think that this chapter has alot of good information to give. i think that its all in peoples mind on weather their want to succed in life or not...in pg 8 it talks about how a fixed mind.. a fixed mind is how you can break your self just by calling your self a failure or iam an idiot or am a loser.. in other words you think your a worthless person.. and as a negitive person all youll have would be negitive all around you.. that would only lead you for a crapy path in life.. but if your a positive person and you believe in your self and u knw u can make it best believe youll be on a path full of succes..

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  111. Mejia Liliana
    Cerritos College
    Engish 52
    Prof. Hsiao
    Ch. 2

    this chapter talks about the brain how intresting it is. i read and understood in chapter two that it can take hours days weeks months years for your brain to react agian as if you were a bby al over again after any acssedent. in pg 22 it talks about christopher reeve how he was thrown from a horse and broke his neck and his spinal cord was severed from his brain and was completely paralyzed below the neck..and how the doctors after his opporation they didnt see no resolts so they though he was going to stay like that but what he proved to them was that nomatter how long it took him he was still able to send singles 5 years later and was able to move.... this chapter is basiclly sayin that the brain is big amd it works on its own speed..

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  112. Mejia Liliana
    Cerritos College
    Engish 52
    Prof. Hsiao
    Ch. 5

    In chapter 5 its more about how far your willin to go and what postion your willin to be placed in. i think that this chapter is base on am object and a subject... and object would be a person that likes to be bossed around to be told whats right and whats wrong its more of been a follower.. and a subect its more about been your own leader about been your own boss and been more on topp but yet in a great possition would you as a leader are able to boss others around.. i think us as people are able to choose whats good for you if your a person thats on top of your game and you are postitive and you have a great confidence with in uyour self best believe ull have a good possition in life but is your a person that has a low self of steem and your always putting your self down then your in the posstions were you think its good to be boss with out been able to think because your a worthless person...

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  113. Mejia Liliana
    Cerritos College
    Engish 52
    Prof. Hsiao
    Ch.6

    well base on relatioships i think that if it takes two to build one then i also believe that it takes two to bring it down. i also believe that in a relationship theirs sorrten things need it inoder to work out for example in a relatioship you need trust, honesty, a good lister, and to be atracted to each other... sometime even a little romanic wont hurt.. but in my point of view i dont believe in a perfect relationship. becuase us as people we aint perfect we have are issuse so how can a relationship be perfect if two persons are in it and their completely oppiseds from eachother. but the persons that are willing to combine in to one have to understand that its just not them and that they need to work there way with here partner... thats how i think a relationship works,, and to mantain it going as well....

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  114. Leandro Martin
    English 52
    Professor Hsiao
    Post #12

    Man’s Search for Meaning –Viktor E. Frankl

    While I was reading, I realized that it is an experience and the thoughts of a man in the holocaust. The details that Viktor E. Frankl adds reminded me of the book “Night”, by Elie Wiesel. Night is also about the holocaust. By reading this, it helped me to understand how the conditions of the concentration camps were. And thus allowing me now to point out that this reading is during the holocaust. They relate in several ways such a how they see their bodies as corpses and the mentioning of the infamous concentration camp “Auschwitz “. A quote that I be fond of by Viktor E. Frankl‘s Man’s Search for Meaning is, “Happiness must happen, and same holds for success: you have to let it happen by not caring about it. Then you will live to see that in the long run, success will follow you precisely because you had forgotten to think about it”( 1st paragraph line 7,9). I like this quote because it means to not care so much for happiness and success. To work the most that you can, and to forget it mean while. But in the long run, it will pay off. All the hard work will gain our happiness and success.

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  115. Claire Becerra
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post # 12

    Man’s Search for Meaning by Victor E. Frankl

    This story is about a man who writes many books but just one of them by anonymously. He explains what is this book about it. The second paragraph is about what he wrote on the book, and one of the things that he wrote is how it is possible to “say yes to life” in spite of all tragic aspects of human existence. It is really true because I ask many times to myself how people who have uncountable problems in their life can have a social life and can smile. In my case when I am depress I do not want to see anybody, and I do not want to talk, smile, or be familiar. I really do not understand it as well, but I think that he is talking about some things that happen in life that we can change it. At the end he says, “I forced my thoughts to turn to another subject” by Victor E. Frankl (17) this quote make me think a lot because sometimes that is exactly what I want to do. When I remember something bad that happened in my pass, I want to forgive, and I want to do another opportunity to myself. It is really hard because I can control my thoughts, and I will like to change those bad for good ones.

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  116. Juan Humildad
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post 5

    Man's Search for Meaning

    This story is about a Phycology teacher in a class room. He is giving a lecture to an audience about the psychology of concentration camp. During the story he gives the mentality of those in the camp. He gives such a well defined explanation it seems like he is actually someone from the camp. He gives the reactions to the people being rolled into the camp. The faces that the people make are those of without hope. The people are robbed of everything they have. Their freedom, their possessions, even their hope. There is one thing that they cannot be robbed of. In the story it is said "to chose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way." (12). This quote shows how u cannot absolutely rob a human from absolutely everything. Anyone would still have the freedom of attitude. Under any circumstances they are still able to choose their attitudes toward any situation.

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  117. Bola Mories

    English 52

    Professor Hsiao

    March 2, 2011

    Man’s Search For Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl

    I like this story because the author was looking for meaning in everything. He was searching for meaning deeply in everything. He looked at the tragic events at positive way that help people to be optimistic in their future. He looked at everything at positive at different way than others even if he worked quirt hard at mending the track in a snowstorm with gravel that means he keeps his focusing in the difficult situations under pressure. My real problem is keeping my concentration under pressure and different circumstances. I hope that I can keep my focusing in exams and hard situations at work. I want to learn how to use my time usefully as much as I can. The author said in this quote “The mental reactions of the inmates of a concentration camp must seem more to us that the expression of certain physical and sociological conditions even though conditions such as lack of sleep, insufficient food and various mental stresses may suggest that inmates were bound to react in certain ways”. I really liked this quote because one chooses to conquer the circumstances and difficult situations, or he gives excuses to himself without working hard and doing his homework.everyone is the master of his decision, but not everyone accepts the consequences of his decision.

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  118. Yesenia Quinonez
    Cerritos College
    English 52
    Post #11

    Mans Search for Meanimg

    In this story the author Vikor E. Frankl takes about his meaning of becoming successful and happy.Everyone has a different point of view but he does make a lot of sense in what he is saying.We have to let everything happen naturally. That does not mean to lack in ones goals but not to live everyday thinking about us being successful. Our effort will determine how far we will succeed and that will then later turn into happiness. To think about how we are going to become successful will not make us happy, but to do what we have to do to become successful will then make us truly happy.

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  119. Aquila Finley
    Cerritos College
    English 52
    Post #10

    Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl

    I was very intigued about this story because it talks about success and happines in the beginning. Then as you read through the story he explains the tragic aspects of being human, and how your future can be a lesson learned and not a regret. Viktor also talks about the concentration camps in Aushwitz and the things the prisoners was going through. Such as, lack of sleep, not enough food, and stress. Reading this story Viktor talks about the negative but turning it into a positive. Not letting your past become who are, but rise above it. Viktor writes, And there were always choices to make. Every day, every hour, offred the opportunity to make a decision, a decision which determined whether you would or would not submit to those powers which threatened to rob you of your very self, your inner freedom. (13) What I feel Viktor is saying is that there are choices in life that you are going to make. It can be the wrong choice or the right one, but if you do make the wrong choice in life, there are going to be consequences, like, if you go out and rob a bank and get caught, there are consequences that you are going to jail/prison. And what ever choice or decision you make will determin the outcome of your life.

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  120. Sandra Diaz
    English 52
    Cerritos college
    Post #6
    Chapter 6 mindset

    Everyone in life has been or will be involved in a relationship. Some may have failed as a couple and others may have succeeded and even married the love Of there life. Different people have different mentalities so each relationship is managed differently. The best idea would be to have a partner who is the opposite of one because if you one who is the same as you there really isn't any point. There is a particular quote that I really liked in chapter 6 deck says " what was that about the course of true love never running smooth?" page 147. To me this means a lot there is no such thing as a perfect relationship. Every couPle has problems but it's up to both persons to figure out how to solve them. By doing so they will eventually make the relationship stronger and the lOve grow. If this doesn't happen then maybe the relationship wasn't not mean to be. Deck says "when we see a great marriage, we don't say these people are brilliant relationshiP makers. We say they're fine people. " in some way this quote speaks he truth. I for example have an aunt that I really lOok uP to in the way her marriage works. The problem would be that we never know what secret or problem is behind all that happiness they show. This can deffinetly be true Love they have been through so many things together which can make thir love stronger. I am aperson who believes in love, every person needs some company it can be in a relationship

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  121. Steven Perez
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post #11

    Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl

    Wow this short story has alot of meaning. I cannot wait to go over it in class. There was a couple of passages I could not comprehend with, but I know we will talk about it. I liked this story very much. It is about a man going through such struggle. A struggle that many jewish people went through back in the days. He was a survivor of a concentration camp I would say, because he did write this story. Although I am not quite sure. The man talks about never aiming for success. That is right. Like he said "success cannot be pursued, just like happiness" you have to aim to be a better person. You have to overcome great struggles and problems in order to reach some sort of success. Also, I in Man's Search for Meaning, Frankl says,"It is this spiritual freedom- which cannot be taken away- that makes life meaningful and purposeful". (15) He is saying although in the real life you may have hardship and go through never ending struggle, there is ways to get through these struggles by having faith and knowing that one day you will be free in another life. You have to make the best of what you got and have faith. I do not know how anyone can go through this struggle, but if he can do it, us as a free humane society can do anything we put our minds to.

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  122. stephanie Gonzalez
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post #11

    A Man's Search for Meaning

    In Man’s Search for Meaning, Victor E. Frankl explains that happiness is the key to success. In order to move along in life you have to be hopeful and most importantly have a freedom of speech. Victor gives us an example of his life when he was a prisoner at a concentration camp in Aushwitz. He talks about how people were suffering, but they always try to be hopeful. In a situation of him, a guard threw a rock to him, but he did not have the courage to say something. He says that you cannot let your past affect you, however it is always a lesson learned from it, and have to rise above it. In “Man’s Search for Meaning”, Victor Frankl says, “ It is spiritual freedom-which cannot be taken away-that makes life meaningful and purposeful. Saying anything you want is very free and no one can take that away from you.

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  123. Stephanie Gonzalez
    English 52
    Cerritos college
    Post # 12

    A Tibetan Perspective on Gandhi’s Satyagraha as a Common Ground

    Wow! This story was fantastic. First of all, this story is about to educate for world peace. This article is about how Tibetan culture is trying to teach others to have a non violent world. It talks about how teachings of the Buddha are called the Four Noble Truths, which mainly is seek happiness and avoid suffering. You have to eliminate all the sufferings and start with the path of happiness. Many of the sufferings right now are because of violence. The educational system right now is the number one key of violence. They need to teach to value everyone and give them mental and spiritual development. In order to change the world, we need to change ourselves first. That is, to treat everyone as a human being and respect in any way we can. Your voice needs to be heard. We need to work together to have a peaceful world. In “ A Tibetan Perspective on Gandhi’s ..”, they say, “ There is an old Chinese saying that “ talk does not cook rice”. Of course we need our voice, but as well we need to do something about it and work together as a peaceful world. One cannot make the difference, but if we work together we will at last have a peace in this world.

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  124. Stephanie Gonzalez
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post #13

    Letter to Diana


    Hello Diana Treister,
    First of all, I would like to say that thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to come talk to us. I enjoyed you coming to class and talking about speaking up and using your voice. I think it is really important for all people because many of us do not really speak up. I am one of those people that do not speak up; I just usually let it go. You really taught me something important that I would take a long with me everywhere I go. It is true, it does not really matter of what anyone says, but yourself. I like that you love being with students and teaching them something important. It is important as well to work hard on something you want. I like the way you made everyone laugh and enjoyed hearing other people’s story. As well, I gratify the way you talked about racism, discrimination, prejudice, stereotypes, because we have that a lot in this world. We need to make a difference in this world. In order for that, we need to accept everyone as they are and have peace in this world. I really hoped I would have been able to go to the fieldtrip, but I had to work. I know I would have learned a lot more from you. Thank you once again.
    Sincerely,
    Stephanie Gonzalez

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  125. Wan-Yu, Chang
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post #13

    Diana Treister

    This was my second that I meet her during Professor Hsiao’s class, and still felt she is a good speaker anywhere. Actually, when I listened to her speak in these two times, I always feel the topic was so serious. However, I really learned something like to avoid bully someone around me from the speaking. During she was talking about the topic, there was an important point that Diana said: “need to speak up if I want to be the hero.” However, after I hear this sentence, I reflected on this problem for a while, but the result I got was: I can not do that when the matter is happened! I guess the reason is that my courage is not enough to do so, so I can not be the hero at all. I was so surprised about “the bystander can be the leader,” maybe the reason is the bystander can really get the matter very clearly than the litigant. I would rather be spectator, not the hero since I can solve the matter better. At last, I want to say thank you to Diana, because I had never see a good speaker like her. I also want to say sorry that I can not go to the field trip on this Sunday, and enjoy her introduction.

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  126. Dominique Rodriguez
    Cerritos College
    English 52
    post 15

    Man's Search For Meaning

    "They may have been few in number, but they offer sufficient proof that everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms-- to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way." (12) Alot can be taken from a man's life but one thing no one can ever take is your opinion. In any given situation everyone can make their own choices whether it is the right one or not. People can tell you what to do but it is your option to listen or do what you think/feel is right. In some situations it is best to listen to other people instead of following what you think. Some of the decisions you make are not always good and can lead you in the wrong direction. But no matter what you have the option to change your mind and change your life.

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  127. Dominique Rodriguez
    Cerritos College
    English 52
    post 16

    A Tibetan Perspective on Gandhi's Satyagraha

    The buddhist believe in world peace and nonvolence. In the world today there is alot of violence and it just keeps getting worse. In order to change the world, you have to change yourself first. " An undisciplined state of mind gives rise to delusions which propel an individual into negative action which then creates the negative environment in which the person lives." (3) When a person is not displined they tend to make wrong decisions and sometimes it becomes an action. When i person uses violence and negativity all the time the world around them becomes a negative place. If you want to have a postive outcome in life you need to change your actions and words into postive things. Change does not just happen overnight or come from one person. But change can start with one person and lead to millions following.

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  128. Dominique Rodriguez
    Cerritos College
    English 52
    Post 17

    Diana Treister

    Thank you so much for coming and talking to our class. The speech you gave was very interesting and you are a funny women. I enjoyed listening to you and discussing discrimination as well as other topics. I have always been the type of person to speak up when i feel something is not right, whether it is for me or someone else. After hearing that speaking up can make you a hero made me want to encourage others to speak up as well. It is something you can teach your family and friends, and yourself if you do not soeak up already. No one deserves to be bullied, discriminated or anything because everyone is a human being no matter their color or race. I hope i can go to the field trip on sunday and get the pleasure to talk to you again. Thank you for taking time and speaking to us, it was very much appreciated.

    Sincerely,

    Dominique Rodriguez

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  130. Wan-Yu, Chang
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post #14

    Letter to Diana Treister

    Dear Diana Treister:
    I want to say thank you that you could come to the class and share the great speech. This was my second that I meet you during Professor Hsiao’s class, and still felt you are a good speaker anywhere. Actually, when I listened to your speak in these two times, I always feel the topic was so serious. However, I really learned something like to avoid bully someone around me from the speaking. During she was talking about the topic, there was an important point that Diana said: “need to speak up if I want to be the hero.” However, after I hear this sentence, I reflected on this problem for a while, but the result I got was: I can not do that when the matter is happened! I guess the reason is that my courage is not enough to do so, so I can not be the hero at all. I was so surprised about “the bystander can be the leader,” maybe the reason is the bystander can really get the matter very clearly than the litigant. I would rather be spectator, not the hero since I can solve the matter better. At last, I want to say thank you to Diana, because I had never see a good speaker like you. I also want to say sorry that I can not go to the field trip on this Sunday, and enjoy your introduction.

    Sincerely,

    Chang Wan-Yu

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  131. Wan-Yu, Chang
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post #15

    Man’s Search for Meaning

    “Do not aim at success-the more you aim at it and make it a target, the more you are going to miss it.”(1) Yes, although a person has a clearly target, the person may not be successful like the one who has no clear target. I think the meaning of this sentence is if I pay more attention on this goal, I will have more planning, and try to find the only one great way for rich that, but after the planning and find the way, I miss the target. Victor E. Frankl also said the happiness is the key to rich the target, I guess the reason is if I have the happiness during I aim at success, I do not need to pay attention on it, and can learn more things. Actually, to pay attention for aim at success will really miss a lot of opportunities to learn. Since to pay attention or aim at the success too over is equal lose the learning opportunities which I can get. So stop the steps of reach the target, look around and find something can learn, and will easily to reach that.

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  132. Wan-Yu, Chang
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post #16

    A Tibetan Perspective on Gandhi's Satyagraha

    This is an article which I can see the piece! I also can know Dalai Lama and Tibetan culture is trying to teach others to have a non violent and a piece in this world. There is a sentence attracts me, it says: “The word Satyagraha is the combination of two Sanskrit terms: Satya (truth) and Agraha (to hold on or to insist.) So it literally means “truth insistence.”(3-4) I guess that if the human beings have the motion of Satyagraha, than we will not have the wear between countries. However, this is the first way to change ourselves before we get the piece for the world. One cannot make the difference, but if we work together we will at last have a peace in this world. In the other hands, to treat everyone as a human being is the other way to find the truth insistence in the life. Actually, I think that the piece can not survive without the Satyagraha, since that the Satyagraha can support the piece.

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  133. Diana meza
    Cerritos college
    English52
    Post#13

    Diana (Gust Speaker)

    So this was the first time I had the pleasure to meet Diana. maybe it is our lovely name that we have but Diana's are very fun and out spoken. Our guest speaker Diana was one of the sweetest women I know. Me and Diana spoke about woman and not having an education. We both agreed that women today have every opportunity to succeed without the help of a man. This was our discussion in the officers meeting for PSA. Diana then joined us for our english class. We discussed a very known subject to many of us discrimination. Something we all know to well... Diana gave us a tlk to empower our voice. She let us know that we should never back down and always stand up for our selves and others. Racsim being prejudice has came a long way over the years but there is still so much more that has to be changed. Diana guided us into how we can do it. I thank Diana for coming and spending your day with us. I truly believe we loved your precense with us. We also thamk you for your cookies. I am very excited about sunday and t hr field trip, we will see you there Diana. Once again thank you.

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  134. Diana meza
    Cerritos college
    English 52
    Post#14

    Mans search for meaning

    So this story is about an authour that has written various books. But the one book that he wants to remain anonymous is the one that is most succesful. In Man's search for meaning Viktor says "Don't aim at sucess--- the more you aim at it make it a target, the more you are going to miss it. For sucess like happinesscannot be pursued."(1)
    I like this quote because I believe it sorta teaches writters, entrepenours anyone to be humble. To do something because you want to or enjoy it not because there is something in return at the end of it. I think this quote is so selfless.the authour says that hapiness is suppose to happen not be planned or pursued. The book this authour writes is about optimism. How that can help forget and oercome the "tragic" past. This story goes on mentionin many examples of sad experiences and peoples attitudes towards it. One example that was like wow! Was when he writes about the concentration camps. How there werea couple of men walking around comforting others offering their last piece of bread. How there were not that many men doing it but it teac,he's everyone one important factor. That we can get everything taken away from us but one thing that we can control and maintain is our attitudes towards the situation. This story is nice and I enjoyed it. Although I have to admit I do not quite understand the end of it. I will continue to read it and repost on the ending tomorrw...

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  135. Claire Becerra
    Professor Hsiao
    English 52
    Post #13

    Letter to Diana Treister

    Hello, my name is Claire. I was exited about the conversation because we live in a very hard world, where discrimination is everywhere. I was born in Cuba, and I came to the United States three years ago when I was 15 years old. That means that I did not take the decision of being here. This also means that my English is not good and that is why those stories touch me a lot because I had lived those terrible moments with people who do not like me just because my English pronunciation is not good. I want to thank you for dedicate your time to come to our class and talk about discrimination, about people who are victim of someone or something, etc. thanks for give us the opportunity of known a really good and nice person like you. You are very good speaker and I like how you like us to participate and share our own stories and experiences. Listen to you was an interesting experience that I had today. Thanks again for bring us advices and information about how is going life today. I hope you will visit us again, thank you.

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  136. Claire Becerra
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post #14

    A Tibetan Perspective on Gandhi’s Satyagraha as a Common Ground

    This story is about a culture called Tibetan and about The Four Noble Truths. In the story the author list them and explains what they are. They are about suffering. The author also wrote about the Buddha, the Dharma and the supreme Community. At the end of the first page Gerald Barney explains how technologies start coming after modern science reduced his world. The Gap Between Theory is the second topic in this story, which is about religion and spirituality. The third one is called Initiatives Made to Bridge the Gap, which is about why the Tibetan receives such popular support in that world, and it is also about what the author thinks about the booklet written by Rimpoche. The last topic is called Importance of Universal Value-Oriented education that is about the transformation in the present world into a peaceful one. In A Tibetan Perspective on Gandhi’s Satyagraha as a Common Ground by Gerald Barney says, ”now, whether this world progresses into a beautiful butterfly or regresses into an ugly caterpillar depends on many conditions and one of the most important factors that contributes to it is education” (topic 4, paragraph 3) this means that almost everything in this new world has a big connection with the education. Education is the reason why people know more about technologies or others things that come with the time. Education is the most important thing today because everything depends on what we know and what we can learn in the future.

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  137. Leandro Martin
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post #14

    Letter to Diana Treister

    Dear Diana Treister,

    Thank you for giving your time to come to my English class. I appreciate the knowledge that you have given us about how people are in the world. It is great that you are friends with my teacher John Hsiao. Prejudice and discrimination still exist today, but if we spread the word of peace and harmony more we could make the world less negative. The Museum of Tolerance has much history on how discriminating life was in the past. Without those who have spoken up, such as Martin Luther King and Gandhi, discrimination would be pretty bad today. It is still bad, but not as much as the past. Those words that have changed the outlook of race and such have changed the way we as people, look at our differences. Again, thank you for spreading peace amongst my class mates and everywhere that you go. I am looking forward to seeing you again at The Museum of Tolerance.


    Sincerely,

    Leandro Martin

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  138. Leslie Webb
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post #7

    Chapter 4 Mindset

    In Chapter 4, Dweck talks about the mindsets in athletes. Some of the things she talks about is about Babe Ruth. Babe was remembered as a legend in the baseball world, but he was not always the best. Ruth started out as a pitcher, not an amazing hitter. He was a big man who could eat and drink a lot, but when he had to he would control himself. Babe would always practice and would go everyday in which gave him great recognitions from his peers on the team. As Dweck stated, "As time went on, he learned more and more about how to control that big swing and put the wood on the ball." (87). This quote talks about how Babe Ruth had a growth mindset; toward learning more about hitting and to make him one of the greatest baseball legends ever. Putting his mind to it Babe made a great accomplishment in the baseball world. Babe Ruth made a name for himself having a mindset of a champion.

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  139. Leslie Webb
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post #8

    Chapter 5 Mindset

    In Chapter 5, Dr. Carol Dweck talks about the mindsets and leadership in business. In the business world many people have the mindset to grow and move forward toward the top of the company. Dweck states, "They're constantly trying to prove they're better than others. for example, they don't highlight the pecking order with themselves at the top, they don't claim credit for other people's contributions, and they don't underline others to feel powerful." (110). These people work themselves to find better ways to make a company better. Many people just want to improve themselves by taking their own credit and no one else. In the business world some people are willing to do anything to get to the top. But the people with the growth mindset would do anything to help others to get to the top with them. They work to make the company a whole.

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  140. Kimberly Zendejas
    Cerritos College
    English 52
    Post #11

    “Man’s Search for Meaning” by Viktor E. Frankl

    In this reading, Victor E. Frankl gives explanation about his experience in a concentration camp. Victor was a prisoner in an all male camp. Many of those men were successful people before being put in a concentration camp, Viktor explain that some of them where not used to being treated that way since they were rich and respected men before this. All of the prisoners were suffering a huge amount of pain, physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. In the Auschwitz and a Bavarian camp, which were the concentration camps Viktor was in, he explained about everyone kept having a small bit of hope in them. They had everything taken away from them. They did not have any kind of freedom but expect one type of small freedom they had within themselves. In “A Man’s Search for Meaning”, by Viktor E. Frankl he quotes, “the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way” (12). This illustrates that even though all of their freedoms were taken away from them, the only one they could not take away from the prisoners were their attitudes towards what was going on. Their own attitude was something they could not get and by having a good attitude that’s what would keep them having hope and keeping them alive.

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  141. Kimberly Zendejas
    Cerritos College
    English 52
    Post #12

    A Tibetan Perspective on Gandhi’s Satyagraha as a Common Ground to Educate for World Peace

    This reading is something the whole world should read in order to maintain world peace. In “A Tibetan Perspective on Gandhi’s Satyagraha” it states “who do not adhere to any particular religion or faith have a vested interest in making every effort to create nonviolent human society” (7). This quote illustrates that nonreligious people want to maintain world peace. Now in this modern world there are powerful weapons that are getting to the reach to young children and teens in schools. This is very scary to know because there are religions out in the world that practice violence as their religion. This frightens people in our society and the rest of the world. In addition, majority of the countries of the world have nuclear bombs and at any moment could use them against any other country. Thank God the world has been peace and hopefully the gap between the theory of peace and nonviolence can shorten. We can all practice peace around the world.

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  143. Kimberly Zendejas
    Cerritos College
    English 52
    Post #13

    Dear Diana Treister,
    I would like to start off by saying thank you very much for taking time off your schedule and coming into our classroom. I also want to thank you for coming in and reminding us that we can stand up for ourselves or others by just using our voice. It is important for all of us to be reminded that we can help others by just simply speaking up. Discrimination, prejudice, racism, stereotype, discrimination, and bulling many not ever end but we can all help out in reducing the rate in our community. All of these are seen in our society; school, work, and public places. And once again this can all start by using our voices and becoming a leader. A leader is one that has courage, commitment, passion, respect, motivation, action, and confidence. Thank you Diana for bring this to our attention and helping us become leaders. Now I am overly excited for our class field trip to The Museum of Tolerance. I am also looking forward in seeing you and hearing about your fascinating job that you have work for about 14 years.
    Sincerely,
    Kimberly Zendejas

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  144. Leslie Webb
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post #9

    Chapter 6 Mindset

    In Chapter 6, relationships and love (or not) are expressed in the different mindsets. Dweck talks about how the mindsets can differ in a relationship. The growth mindset moves and and learns. The fixed mindset sit and dwells on the situation and plans to get even. Dweck states, "It had to be a person with the fixed mindset who coined the phrase "Revenge is sweet" -the idea that with revenge comes your redemption -because people with the growth mindset have little taste for it." (145). This means that people with the growth mindset just forget about the past. They just want to move on and learn from their mistakes. Relationships in any situation needs to have a positive attitude to move on and learn from the situation at hand. any healthy relationship should be focused on a growth mindset. the experience of learning from mistakes and events helps a couple grow together.

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  145. Leslie Webb
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post #10

    Guest Speaker: Diana Treister

    Dear Diana Treister,

    Thank you so much for coming and speaking with our class. It was great to hear everything you had to say about your background and the knowledge about tolerance and hate in our world. I enjoyed your lecture about the importance of speaking up for what a person believes in and what is right. I stood up for what is right in high school and always will. When students were bullying other students who were unable to stick up for themselves. I was usually the tough one out of my group I grew up in my family, especially from my father and grandmother. Thank you for brushing me up on somethings that I may have taken out of my everyday life. Hearing those things from you helps me remember that everyones different and judging someone on their appearance is not going to get anyone anywhere. Thank you.

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  146. Daisy Herdman
    Professor Hsiao
    Lbcc

    Cathedral
    The cathedrals main characters are the blind man, the jerk, and the wife. It all began with the blind man and the wife. The wife began to work for the blind man. The last day of her job, The blind man asks to touch the wife's face. to get a feel of what she looks like. As the years went on the blind man and the wife kept in touch but through tapes. One tape that the blind mind sent the wife was talking bout his wife. One day the wife got a call, it was the blind man. His wife died and was in the neighborhood and wanted to stop by her house. The jerk was not so happy about it. After the jerk and blind man had time to spend together, the jerk realizes the blind man defies sterotypes of a blind man. He also learned that the blind man can teach him many things.

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  147. Bola Mories
    English 52
    Professor Hsiao
    March 6, 2011
    A Tibetan Perspective On Gandhi’s Satyagraha As A Cmmon Ground

    I really liked this article, but I have never searched for the Buddha. The peace is really important in our life, but not all the people live in peace, and it will stop suffering. The differences between the East and the West will keep the gap between them. I hope that the whole world live in peace and love. If all the nations help each other, the whole world will live in happiness, and there will be no place for sadness. Good Education will help a lot to reach joy and peace because good teachers will plant in students that the love is really important, and the idea will grow with them, so they can share with each other ideas, invents, and experience that will help them to be better and effective. Jesus Christ is the best teacher in planting love in the roots of the people because he loved everyone and saved him from the eternal death. I liked that Dr. Gen sharp’s contribution towards the nonviolent struggle of Tibetans which created a significant amount of interest in the Tibetan community, especially among the younger generation. Tibetans society understood how to be non-violence society, and they showed the world how to be a peaceful society. Finally, peace and love will help humans to stand up in strong ground that nothing can affect negatively on it which keep the world in progress and peace.

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  148. Bola Mories
    Engish 52
    Professor Hsiao
    March 6, 2011
    Diana Treister

    Dear Diana Treister,
    Thanks for coming and sharing with us this most important conversation which taught me a lot, and it helped me to encourage the people. I learned how to speak up and how to be brave and wise in talking. Tolerance is really important to keep our friendships and our relationships, and that will keep my ego in check all the time. Using the words in the right place will motivate them to be better, and attacking words will hurt them. Wisdom is really important while speaking up. I really liked your curiosity about Egypt because I could see in your eyes how those people could speak up and ask for better future for them. Thanks for asking about my family in Egypt. I hope that you come one more time to our class and talk to us about how we speak up, and what are the ways/ methods that we can use to speak up. Thanks for the cookies. They were really great cookies. Thanks for Mr. Hsiao who invited you. By the way, he always choose great persons who have different experiences that we can learn from. Thanks for sharing with us your time and your experience.

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  149. Frank J. Higgins
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post #10
    A Tibetan Perspective on Gandhi’s Satyagraha as a Common Ground to Educate for World Peace

    This story is about a way for the world to have world peace. It also talks about the four noble truths. It goes on to say that the four noble truths are based on our human experiences. All four of the noble truths have something to do with suffering. The one that stood out the most was the fourth of the four noble truths. It says in line (5)the path that is certain practices and views that lead to the cessation of suffering. This means that if one lives their life in a certain way it can stop their suffering. In my personal opinion this is the best noble truth out of the four of them.

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  150. Tabatha CasTellanos
    English 52
    Cerritos college
    Post #9

    Chapter 6

    First I thought the sports chapter was my favorite but now I realize this is my the best by far. It was hard taking everything in because it was all true stuff about love. This chapter explains how relationships take hard work to have a successful relationship, People with the fixed mindset believes love should come easily and if one has to hard on it then they are not meant to be. People with growth mindsets believe in trying and putting their into everything they care about including relationships. This chapter also explains on how it takes more then just "love" to make it work. It also requires commitment and good communication. While reading this chapter so many things has my thinking about my own relationship, I believe we have the growth mindset within our relationship because we feel that anything worth having takes hard word work and commitment. We will not let each other go without a fight because we feel it is worth keeping.

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  151. Angela Guzman
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post #12

    Man’s Search for Meaning

    In “Man’s Search for Meaning”, Viktor E. Frankl talks about one of his books which he chose to publish anonymously. It was about prisoners at a concentration camp. He explains everything that they went through and the way they would think. He explained how they could not brush their teeth, how they had to wear the same shirt for a whole year. He talked about how they looked like skeletons and they could tell who was not going to make it or who was going to die next. Being in the concentration camp helped the prisoners experience and value the beauty of art and nature. Viktor says, “They may have been few in number, but they offer sufficient proof that everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms- to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.”(12) What he is saying is that no one can choose your path for you. Others may try to influence you but in the end you are always making your own decisions. No one can make you think a certain way. The people at the concentration camps would stay positive by just remembering the past. Their thoughts from the past would keep them going and get them through all the hard and depressing times.

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  152. Tabatha CasTellanos
    English 52
    Cerritos college
    Post 10

    Mans Searching for Meaning by Viktor E. Frank

    In "Mans Searching for meaning" the author explains the feelings and emotions while in concentration camp. At the beginning I did not understand the reading very good but the future it went the more I understood. The details thisbauthor gives are very vivid, it is almost to where I can feel what they went through. My faculty part is when the author says "therefore, any man can, even under such circumstances, decide what shall become of him-mentally and spiritually". These people who went through this experience were starved, had lack of sleep, and various mental stress but some remained strong willed. In other words this is saying it is up to that person to decide ones mindset and attitude being in any given situation. Weather it is a bad situation or good nobody can take away a mam decision to be positive or negative. While they were going through hardship in the concentration camp many of the man would fascinate about old happy times in the old days. That is how they survived. They rose above the situation they were in. This was on story to remember and I really enjoyed the ending overall.

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  153. Angela Guzman
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post #13

    Dear Diana Treister,

    I want to thank you for coming in to speak to me and my classmates. The things we talked about really made me realize that it is important to speak up. I learned that speaking up for yourself and for others who are afraid to can make a big impact in a positive way. I also learned that words can be really powerful in both positive and negative ways. Words can really hurt others if we use them in the wrong way. That is why we must learn to accept others whether they are a different race, religion, or live a different lifestyle. I am really going to consider always speaking up for what I think is right and never being afraid to do so. I am going to remember to be a leader in the things I do and always speak with confidence. I really want to thank you for the cookies that you baked. They really brightened my day. I also want to thank you for taking your time and talking to me about my author Maya Angelou. It really was a pleasure meeting you.

    Sincerely,
    Cristal Guzman

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  154. Samantha Pepito
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post #13
    Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl

    The obvious part of this story was about becoming successful and being happy. As the story continues from there, it transitions from Viktor Frankl then talking about being in a concentration camp. Or that is how it seems to me, he is a survivor of a concentration camp. In the beginning, Frankl tells the reader not to aim at success because if you are trying to set that aim or goal, you are more likely to miss it. He also says that happiness and success is something that cannot be pursued but it is something that you must build for yourself. Going later into the story, he speaks about the prisoners trying to survive out there. He also speaks about the choices we are making. It happens every day, hour, to make a decision on something because everyone has that power to do so. He also mentions about the horrific story about being in a concentration camp. How everyone appeared to only be flesh and bones, nothing else. Especially how today we went to the Museum of Tolerance, I cannot stand how much pain and suffering that the Jews and other people have gone through. It is just horrible. In Man’s Search for Meaning, Viktor Frankl says, “Happiness must happen, and the same holds for success: you have to let it happen by not caring about it” (1). This quote tells me that you cannot force happiness to come along your way, it must come naturally. What I meant is that you cannot expect to be happy instantly because then it won’t come to you. If you do not think about the things that you want, it will just come to you.

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  155. Angela Guzman
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post #14

    A Tibetan Perspective on Gandhi’s Satyagraha as a Common Ground to Educate for World Peace

    This article is about the Tibetan culture and Buddhist principles. There is a teaching called “The Four Noble Truths” which are experiences that everyone must go through and must seek happiness and avoid suffering. In the present world it is hard to seek happiness with so much violence around us. However it is those who seek happiness that make an effort to create a nonviolent human society. Although world leaders talk about peace and friendship they are still manufacturing and trading weapons. That is just being a hypocrite. People have to do what is right in order to improve world peace. “Now, in order to transform the present world into a peaceful one, we need to change ourselves first. The earth cannot be changed for the better unless the consciousness of the individuals is changed first” 4. (1) We cannot change the world without changing ourselves first. We cannot judge others because no one is perfect. We have to try to increase world peace and stop all the violence. In order to make the world more peaceful we must change the school systems first. The schools need to teach students what really needs to be learned like a value-oriented education instead of a market-oriented one.

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  156. Anum Choudry
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post #15

    Man’s search for Meaning….

    Being positive is not always easy, I enjoyed reading this story. He was searching for such deep meaning around the world and he was so positive to every tragic event. In his psychology class he speaks about the concentration camps as If he was there. “Everything can be taken from a man but one thing; the last of the human freedoms” (12). As society we forget that we have freedom a human freedom. We chose to be who we are mean to nice selfish or even giving. What we choose determines who we are and we are the judge of ourselves. This shows the innocents trapped inside a concentration camp not speaking up for there right because they were over powered by selfish people going with Hitler. We chose our attitude towards thing and who we are and with that we are who we are.

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  157. Anum Choudry
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post #16

    A Tibetan Perspective on Gandhi’s Satyagraga as a Common Ground

    It was interesting reading this story because it talked about a lot. We need to keep peace it the world something many have forgotten. The noble truth is on experience and we as society have become very violent I think everyone should have any opportunity to read this. “Almost every world leader talks about peace friendship reconciliation and harmony, as it seems their countries are busy manufacturing trading weapons and arms. We always take words that corrupt leaders say as the truth knowing they we not do what their promises. Everyone talks about the greatness and teachings of Buddha, Christ, Mohammed, and Mahavir but putting it in effect always seems to be difficult for every society. We all must learn from this and make it a part of our daily life.

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  158. Anum Choudry
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post #17

    Letter to Diana

    Dear Diana Treister,
    Thank you so much for giving up your busy time to come and enlighten us with your words. I think that what you do is truly amazing. I think that as society we tend to forget the importance of our voice. I love how you come in class and speak to us about discrimination, prejudices, and racism. I think my classmates and I do have discriminating points in our life and sometimes we forget others do too and we hold inside of us. Peer pressure plays a huge role in many people’s lives and we have our own thoughts and voice to speak up. Having you come in our class had us all open up to experiences that we wouldn’t normally discuss with anyone. It was an opportunity for us all to share that everyone has a time in their life where we are looked down on. Speaking up is not easy but I think how you told us that we can, makes me believe that I can. I didn’t know that freedom of speech can do so much. I like what you are doing and I hope that you can continue to do so because I can tell that you love your job a lot. I can see your passion for your job and I can only hope that in the future I have the same love and passion for my career. I hope that I can come and visit the Museum of Tolerance soon.

    Sincerely,
    Anum Choudry

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  159. Frank J. Higgins
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post #11
    Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl

    In this story, the author Victor E. Frankl talks about the part of his life when he lived in a concentration camp. Frankl was held captive in that camp. The paragraph that stuck out to me was paragraph 5. It described the situation and the details so well that for a brief second I thought I was there. The prisoners new who would die next. In this story the author talks about what the prisoners reactions are. They were shocked, it showed a lack of interest after being in the camp for so long, and a malfunction in the prisoners personality, causing them to lose their self-awareness. Basically, the prisoners had seen their lives change and had no control over it. The author in my opinion was looking back at his experience in the terrible concentration camp he was in. Overall I think hat Frankl was making a point that life never stops to have a meaning.

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  160. Yeon Jeong
    Cerritos College
    English 52
    Post #13

    Dear Diana Treister

    Hi, my name is Yeon Jeong and I am thankful for your visit on thursday. It was really nice for you to visit our class and your speech/lesson was great. I realized how strong it is for a single indivisualy to speak up for others. I espeically agree on being a leader, not a side watchers. Voice of each and everyone got to be heard and even one voice can change the outcome of this world. I will surely put those lessons on my life and speak up to bullies. I thank you for your time and so sorry for not making it on sunday. I always have church on sunday morning and i have to do lots of labor for my church haha. Again thank you and have great day.

    from Yeon Jeong

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  161. Yeon Jeong
    Cerritos College
    English 52
    Post #14

    Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl

    I really enjoyed this reading more than reading mindset. Author Viktor E. Frankl is talking about the time when he was in concentration camp. I espeically liked his opinion on prisoners becoming more close to nature and enjoying beauty of nature even in harsh condition. On pharagrah 11, "If someone had seen our faces on the journey from Auschwitz to a Bavarian camp as we beheld the mountains of Salzburg with their summits glowing in the sunset, through the little barred windows of the prison carriage, he would never have believed that those were the faces of men who had give up all hope of life and liberty. --- we were carried away by the nature;s beauty, which we had missed for so long". To me this meant that when people live their normal life, they tend to forget how graceful and thankful little things can be. When people are forced to let go of whatever they had such as money, house, family, friends, and eveyrthing else, they are left with nothing. When they have nothing they start to realized how small things matter, such as nature. As we go thorugh our lives, sunset is nothing more than before night to us since we are living so buzy, but if we think about it it means that another day is waiting for us. Prisoners on concentration camp realized that sunset on train could have been their last chance to see it and they were swept away by its beauty. This is all my opinion and I hope we can all find small things in life beautiful. Have some time for ourselves to enjoy this life and forget about all the stressful things. Thank you.

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  162. Yeon Jeong
    Cerritos College
    English 52

    Hi guys!!!!! I cant find "A Tibetan Perspective on Gandhi’s Satyagraha as a Common Ground to Educate for World Peace" in my reader. Where is this reading located at?

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  163. Norman Lonh
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post #10

    Man's Search For Meaning by Viktor E. Fankl

    This story to me speaks about preparing for the future. It speaks about learning from tragic passes for an optimistic future. The Holocaust was an event mentioned in the story for it's significance. The author speaks as if he can remember being in such an environment and reflects accordingly to the conditions. He writes about how wearing the same shirt for half a year, suddenly does not become a shirt anymore. Working at certain locations benefit him because it either kept him warm. Being in a concentration camp, the author reflects on how he's living a primitive life, in other words, an animal. Viktor's point of this story consist of whether to make someone out of one's self due to the circumstances. Dosteovski once said, " There is only one thing that I dread: not to be worthy of my sufferings." (15) He speaks of a mentality that every person should make a name for themselves and have reason to suffer and not to just suffer for nothing. In other words die with purpose.

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  164. Yisel Mejia
    English 52
    Professor Hsiao
    March 3, 2011

    Dear Diana Treister,
    First of all I want to say thanks for coming into our class and speaking with us. It was very interesting about what you talked today. About discrimination and hate. Being Bullied and the victim being traumatized. The most topic we talked about was about racism. It was sad how some of my fellow students shared stories about something that made them or their loved one feel bad. I wanted to share a story as well but we had already changed topics. I wanted to mention that people are also races in renting apartments. My boyfriends wants to move with his family in some apartments but the manager is races to latino people when she is one herself. Her family is Mexican but she was born here. So she feels as if she is white but she not. She only rents to black and white people. She wanted to interview him to see what type of guy he is to see if hes not in a gang. So the lady thinks latino people are in gangs and trouble makers. It really made me mad. I can never understand why people are like that. Your speech made me realize that I have to push my boyfriend into insisting the manager to let them rent if not he is going to sue. If he does not do it I will. Thank you Ms. Treister for making me and my fellow students realize we have to talk. I really appreciate it.
    Sincerely,
    Yisel Mejia

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  165. Yisel Mejia
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post #9
    Mans Search For meaning
    This story was about slaves. The author talks about how the slaves were so skinny they looked like corpse. Between the slaves they would talk to each other and figure out who will die next. One day they were digging and a slave took a break and a solider threw a rock at him. Meaning he wanted him to work and not rest. That slaves wife died so he pretty much did not have anybody with him. To me this story means that the one slave has to find a meaning to live. If he has nothing to live for then why live. So he is on a search to find the reason to live. In Mans search for meaning Viktor says, “ Don’t aim at success—the more you aim at it and make it a target, the more you are going to miss it(1). This quote got my attention right away. To me it means that don’t worry about how much you want to aim at something to get it. Time will brgint you the target closer so you wont miss to aim it.

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  166. Yisel Mejia
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post #10
    Dear Diana Treister,
    First of all I want to say thanks for coming into our class and speaking with us. It was very interesting about what you talked today. About discrimination and hate. Being Bullied and the victim being traumatized. The most topic we talked about was about racism. It was sad how some of my fellow students shared stories about something that made them or their loved one feel bad. I wanted to share a story as well but we had already changed topics. I wanted to mention that people are also races in renting apartments. My boyfriends wants to move with his family in some apartments but the manager is races to latino people when she is one herself. Her family is Mexican but she was born here. So she feels as if she is white but she not. She only rents to black and white people. She wanted to interview him to see what type of guy he is to see if hes not in a gang. So the lady thinks latino people are in gangs and trouble makers. It really made me mad. I can never understand why people are like that. Your speech made me realize that I have to push my boyfriend into insisting the manager to let them rent if not he is going to sue. If he does not do it I will. Thank you Ms. Treister for making me and my fellow students realize we have to talk. I really appreciate it.

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  167. Yisel Mejia
    Cerritos College
    English 52
    Post # 11
    Chapter 2 (Late)
    I read a section in chapter two about how a girl wants a perfect soul mate. To start of No one is perfect. The fixed mindset wants to have their partner to worship them, make them feel perfect, and give them all the attention they need. That isn’t right. The right way to have a partner which is the growth mindset is to have a partner that sees their partners mistakes. Also help them work on it, challenge them, and encourage them to learn new things. Why have a partner that will listen to you and make you feel special basically lie to you. When you can have a partner that will tell you the truth and help you get better at something that your not doing right. In mindset Carol S says, So the husbands idea of a successful realationship total uncritical acceptancewas not the wifes and the wifes idea of a successful realtionsip conforting problems was not the husbands. It is never good to have a husband that will not be there for you. Will not challenge you or tell you what you did wrong.

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  168. Yisel Mejia
    Cerritos College
    English 52
    Post 12
    A Tibetan perspective on Gandhis satygraha as a common ground educate for word peace.
    I thought to myself that it was a long title for a short story. I didn’t really understand it either just that it was probably going to be about world peace. The story had good quotes and said good things that I never realized before. For example is says hat a mother daughter relationship is no surprise that the daughter will always learn from her mother. In A Tibetan On ganhis….Gearld Barney says,’ in order to transform the present world into a peacEfuL one, we need to change ourselves first(3). This quote is so true. It makes you think that is because of ourselves the world is how It is. We need to change in order for the world to change. The world cant change by itself. The future IS on our hands.

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  169. Nelyda Sosa
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post #12

    Man's Search for Meaning, by Viktor E. Frankl

    After the day I went to the Museum of Tolerance, reading this passage was very imaginable. As the begining of the passage spoke of happiness and becoming success through conscious, I did not think it was going to speak of concentration camps. My guess is that the author was a Holocaust survivor, and use psychology as a form of therapy. In " Man's Search for Meaning" the author, Viktor E Frankl says, "As the inner life of the prisoner tended to become more intense, he also experienced the beauty of nature as never before." (11). The author speaks of his journey to another camp with other prisoners. He reflects the imagery of the quote to those in the train who had lost all hope, but did not loose their spirit. Or possibly, was it also reflecting on the end of the war? Honestly, this story threw me off a little, but indeed I was able to picture the prisoner's. Their bodies as thin as their bone. Their bones as fragile like ice. The emptiness they had in hope, but their inner spirit of surving was as strong as metal. Overall of what the Holocaust was, I would rather not had imagined such thing, it was a sadly depressing true life.

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  170. Samantha Pepito
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post #14
    A Tibetan Perspective on Gandhi’s Satyagraha as a Common Ground To Educate for World Peace

    This story was about peace, Buddhism, and the Noble Truths. In the beginning of the story, it explains the Tibetan culture was found deeply rooted in Buddhism and Buddhism had originated from India. From the teachings of Buddhism, there are the Four Noble Truths which is: Suffering, Origin, Cessation, and Path. The story also explains that if you are trying to achieve nirvana, a person has to be able to understand the Suffering, to eliminate the causes of suffering, and to practice the path by aspiring for the complete liberation. In our present world, there are many sufferings of the human beings that come from violence. Everyone wants to have happiness and want to avoid violence so we should all try to accept nonviolence to cause happiness into our lives. It is hard to maintain such a thing because in today’s world, guns have become to appear more on school campuses. Such as Columbines pulled around in school, it is horrible because it is a memory that remains fresh for those who were there. The story explains that if it is peace that we want in this world, everyone needs to change their selves first. In A Tibetan Perspective on Gandhi it says, “The earth cannot be changed for the better unless the consciousness of the individuals is changed first” (1 last page). This quote is basically saying that the world cannot be a better place if one cannot change their self, things cannot happen overtime magically. We all have to make the effort to make the world a better place, to create peace instead of creating violence. Everything depends on us individuals living on this world to make it a better place for us and for the future generations.

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  171. Nelyda Sosa
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post #13

    A Tibetan Perspective on Gandhi's Satyagraha

    In this passage, the writer is trying to pursuade people into the education of world peace. He also states the Four Noble Truths of being part of Buddhism. The writer even includes the summary of The Gap Theory, Initiatives To Bridge the Gap, and Importance of Universal Value-Orientated Education. The writer is a Buddhist practioner, and has been through-out his life. His message is for one to carry the true meaning of world peace. Also, for one to not be hypocritical about world peace as well. In Tibetan Perspective on Gandhi's Satyagraha, the author says, " The earth cannot be changed for the better unless the consciousness of the individual is changed first."(1). In meaning to the quote, it states that one who wants World Peace, he/she has to know the meaning of peace. In other words, for example, a soldier who wants world peace has to first realise that war is not the answer, but to turn away from the violence. Someone cannot want something, unless they know what they are asking for.

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  172. Nelyda Sosa
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post #14

    Dear Diana Treister,

    I am pleased of your visit to our English class. Hearing your voice speak out about what discrimination is, and how it can be stopped was not difficult. As a matter of fact, you used us as an example. You in this case were the bigger person speaking out about violence to us. We, the class were the audience of "world peace". Knowing that you work at the Museum of Tolerance made me respect you even more. Hearing that you are part of the Jewish religion made me see you as something more than just a human being, but as a person who knows what she is talking about. Going to the Museum of Tolerance for my first time was very depressing. The message that the museum is trying to get across every visitor triggered me. I already knew what the Holocaust was by our history books. I also knew million of people were killed. I even knew that a few survived. But what I did not know was that babies were tossed out through the building windows. What type of human would think that was ok? Not a second goes by when I visual the picture of the new borns bodies laying on the concrete floors. The thought of it makes me think of my ten nephew and nieces who we are thankful to be alive in this modern time. The experience taken from your invitation to the Museum captured my attention. I am thankful for your visit Diana, and am willing to go back soon.
    Sincerely,
    Nelyda Sosa

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  173. Nelyda Sosa
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post #15

    Museum of Tolerance

    This field trip was a good life experience. It was definately worth my time to visit. Having to hear about the Holocaust through our history books made it interesting to learn. I knew what the event was, how it happen, and why. However, I did not know every small detail to deatil. The exhibits in the museum took us back into time. It showed how many people thought that concentration camps were not true, and how the wealthy thought they were safe. At the end many were sent to these camps and their death sentence. The main exhibit that capture my attention, however, was when we went through the crematoriam exhibit. In there, this speaker was speaking to us. It was the voice a woman survivor. She told us that many new born babies were thrown out the building windows ALIVE!!! She even witness a soldier shoot her own daughter right in front of her. To me, this was something knew. Something I wished I had never heard, or seen pictures of. Later, as we heard a Holocaust survivor story, Michael(also known as Mickey). I found myself about to cry. When he spoke of his mothers death, I felt this huge heartbreak of the thought of losing my own mother. The way he lost his family was brutal. As it was time to leave, I had to give him a hug. I am proud to have heard his voice, to know that he was able to survive the worst terror moments of his life.

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  174. Jose Martinez
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post# 11

    Mindset Ch. 7

    In this chapter of Carol S.Dwecks Mindset, Carol talks about where mindsets come from. Mindsets come from our parents, teachers, and coaches. Our parents tend to tell their children supportive, esteem-boosting messages. This tends to be bad because children do not feel smart if they are not praised, so they do not try to exceed in their studies, sports, ect. To reassure children in a positive way, tell them that they need to work harder next time. Try not to reassure them with a fixed mindset like telling the child lies like: you were robbed of a ribbon, and you deserved it more. Teachers and Coaches also praise their students or players, but they should also tell them to keep trying to exceed in their work or sport activity. Teachers and coaches usually praise one of their students or player more than the rest. This is good at times because there is always one in the bunch that exceed the rest, but it is bad if the player/student feel that if they are not praised for what they are doing, that they are not worthy or capable of accomplishing their goals.

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  175. Jose Martinez
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post# 12

    Mindset Ch. 8

    In the last chapter of Mindset, Carol Dweck talks about how one can change their mindset. When one is trying to change their mindset they need to maintain that will power they have. People often stop doing what whatever they are doing because they improved. For example: when one is sick and they feel better, they stop taking their medication. Every day shows us ways on how to grow and help our loved ones grow. When one encounters obstacles and setbacks, it is best to ask this question: When, where, and how will I act on my plan. Even though one may feel bad, you should always do it! If one succeeds, always ask yourself: What do I have to do to maintain and continue the growth? It is difficult to change, but in the end it will be worth it. People that change tend to have a more richer life. They tend to be more outgoing, more open, and more happy.

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  176. Christian Nunez
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post # 9

    Dear Diana Treister,

    This is my second time seeing your enthusiastic personality. You care and give people advice to what they are suppose to do in events such as bullies. With your activities, it helps students remember what to do and what to avoid. You reminded us to have a voice. To speak up whenever there is something you do not like. This gave us the chance to say something about our selves and interact with one another. You also talked about the holocaust, not so much as last time but you mentioned the importance of it. Hitler took control of the people and it was because no one had a voice. No one was brave enough to go and speak their beliefs. I thank you for reminding us this tragic incidents that have happened. You compared the holocaust to our society now and gave examples how they are similar. I thank you for coming in and speaking with us and hope you come again.
    Christian Nunez

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  177. diana meza
    Cerritos collge
    English 52
    Post #15
    Meuseum of Tolerance

    -So i M not a fan of meuseums but this one was great. Seeing and reading stories abou thn the holocaust is truly heart breaking. Yesterday was filled of emotions. I went fron being excited tobsad to depressed to happy again. I bd aw pictures of baby bodies dead, it was shocking. Maybe it is because I gsa ve a son but I can not imagine what a mothers pain must feel like after losing a child. My favorite part was meeting a holocaust survivor. His story was heartbreaking. Hearing his story made cry twice I could not help it. I just leaned over Kim and cried. All I can say to Mikey I know I miss spelled his name. But I would like to say thank you f outt givi ng his time and sharing his story. I love our field trip and hope to go there again. Thank you Mr. H for convincing me to go.

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  178. Tommy Martin
    Cerritos college
    Post#20
    English 52

    March 1

    Stomach was bubbling. Today was the date for the custody battle at court. I already feel that it is not my right to try and take full custody of the baby so my mind was set on 50/50 joint. It's not like I do not take care of my responsibilities because I do and buy anything she need. We already having major problems and we rode together to court because she I'd not have a ride. We walked in and sat down to talk with the lady. We actually agreed on joint but the lady said the baby is too small to do that. Then she got smart with me and said when do younsee the baby if you ever do. So I was furious with her judging me with ignorance. I said I see my daughter everyday hours at a time. She said do you want to keep it like that? And I said yeah and she said no I'm talking to her and the mother of my child said yes too. She did not really like that but she said okay I'll print something uo and have it for y'all at court on Thursday march 3. I felt pretty good on how it turned out so I dropoed her off and rushed to school.

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  179. Tommy Martin
    Cerritos college
    English 52
    Post#21

    March 3

    Back at court with all good intentions. We signed in and was waiting to be heard by the commissioner. We was callednup and they said oh I'm glad y'all came out and agreed on something it's nice for young people to come together and do that instead of us to do that. They told us to sit down and my assistant will print something out for y'all. We got papers that's stamped by the courtnthat was some ignorant stuff. The lady took our words and twisted it. She got I can see my daily for hours with mutally consent. I was very pissed. If she say no 7 days out of a week I can't come. I said when shenget ooder we coming back then the mother gone say why? My whole day was crushed. I wanted to run away from eberyhhig and give up on everything. I took her to court and she basically won. My dreams still live but my heartnis gone. But I'm movig forward now.

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  180. Jose Martinez
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post# 13

    Dear Diana Treister,

    When you went to Mr. Hsiao's 12:30 class, I was wondering who you were and what you were going to share with the class. When you started to tell us about your life and how you have been working with the Musuem of Tolerance for fourteen years. You talked to the whole class about prejudice, stereotyping, racism, and discrimination, and you asked us what we thought about it. You told the whole class that you are Jewish, and how you have been discriminated because of that. Some of my peers shared some of their experiences being discriminated, or stereotyped. My favorite topic was when you told the whole class to use our voice to stand up and be heard. The example you used was Hitler and how the Holocaust happened because no one stood up and used their voice to stop it from happening. When you told us about your daughters unfortunate birth defect, it was touching to see that your daughter and you used your voice to tell people to stop making fun of her because she has down syndrome. I felt like we have something in common, you like to express your mind and so do I. Then you had us partner up with our neighbor and define some terms that had to deal with our discussion. I just want to thank you for taking time of your schedule to have this conversation with us.

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  181. Tommy Martin
    Cerritos college
    English 52
    Post#22

    A Tibetan perspective on gandhi's ....

    This story was very educated. It was telling us and trying to self educate us on world peace. This story was letting us know how to have a non violent world. The world that we are in today is something else. Everybody quick to fight, steal, and cause trouble.it's really hard to stay alive in this world. It's like we fighting to live but we live to die. But in the bible it do say, if you get hit turn the other cheek. I do not know the verse or actually words but it's something like that. The story had wonderful quotes and things I never thought of before. It basically says in certain parts that a solider can not want something if they do not know what it is they want. It's some parts I did not get though.

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  182. Samantha Pepito
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post #15
    Diana Treister

    Diana, it was a great pleasure having you come to our class and be a guest speaker again. I also greatly appreciate you for the time you make for us as well! This is the second time you have come to Cerritos College to come and speak to the class about hate and discrimination. Although, I was a little scared because our last conversation in class became very intense so I was hoping nothing like that was to happen again! As you spoke about hate and discrimination, I just thought about how much of that still goes around today! I just don’t understand why there is so much hate from so much people around. When you said, “If you don’t speak up, you could be left behind…Your voice is the most important thing you have.” I strongly believe that because if you don’t have your own voice, people will stomp all over you. Take advantage of you if you cannot speak up for yourself and it is not a good feeling at all. I was like that before in middle school, I would let people take advantage of me for awhile that I didn’t realize until later on. Then when I started speaking up for myself, there were some of my “friends” that didn’t like it. The discussion was great and I am also sad that you were not able to tour us around at the Museum of Tolerance because of miscommunication with Professor Hsiao (haha), but it was okay. I also want to say thank you so much for the delicious cookies you gave to us at the club meeting! They are so delicious! You’re a really humorous lady as well! I love that about you and how you are so kind to everyone (: I plan to come back to the Museum of Tolerance this summer and I hope to get you as my tour guide! Thank you so much Diana!

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  183. Jose Martinez
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post# 14

    Man's Searching For Meaning

    In Viktor E. Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning, he writes about how he was in Auschwitz as a prisoner in a concentration camp. He describes his surrounding and the harsh living conditions prisoners endured. They were malnourished and were physically and mentally disturbed. Many of the prisoners used their imagination to escape the harsh reality of where they were living.
    The quote that caught my attention was, "Fundamentally, therefore, any man can, even under such circumstances, decide what shall become of him-mentally and spiritually."(stance 14, last sentence.) Also, all of stance 13. I believe Viktor was trying to say, no matter what obstacles come to our path, we are in control of the outcome. In his case, he would always think about his wife and the conversation he would have with her when she would meet her. He was always thriving about his inner freedom to determine whether or not one would give up freedom and become a regular inmate. I believe he is saying that we must endure in order to achieve success.

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  184. Jose Martinez
    English 52
    Cerritos college
    Post# 15

    A Tibetan Perspective on Ghandi's Satyagraha as a Common Ground To Educate for World Peace

    According to Buddha, in order to achieve complete Nirvana, one has to understand suffering; eliminate the causes of the suffering, and practice the path by aspiring for complete liberation. In order for one to
    reach complete happiness one must first know how to cope with suffering, get rid of the suffering, and . The story is about Gandhi's beliefs and how he practiced those beliefs. He believed in non violence acts. Although many peace organizations have been established, the world cannot get rid of violence. The Dalai Lama believed in the peace could stop violence. He also believed if we fought back, that would just cause more pain and suffering. In order to change the world to a peaceful one, one must change themselves. We must change every aspect in order to change the world. If we want the world to progress into a beautiful butterfly or regress into an ugly caterpillar, depends on many conditions.

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  185. Cesar Vega
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post #12

    Man's Search for Meaning

    In this story Viktor E. Frankl talks about retaining human dignity even while in a concentration camp. He believes you need to be worthy of your sufferings. You have to be able to accept your fate, and accept it peacefully. You may look broken in the outside, but you are perfectly fine as long as you are not boken in the inside and still have your spiritual freedom. It is the little things in life that you have to appreciate. In "Man's Search for Meaning", Viktor says, "Here lies the chance for a man either to make use of or forgo the opportunities of attaining the moral values that a difficult situation may afford him. And this decides whether he is worthy of his sufferings or not." (16). We have to learn from the difficult situation we are in. There is a meaning behind it, and you will keep suffering until you learn that meaning. That is the way to get out of your difficult situation. Once you figure it out then you will be able to retain your dignity and be worthy of your sufferings.

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  186. Angie Hortua
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post#9

    Chapter 3


    In Mindset By Carol Dweck, This chapter made me have a whole new perspective on Thomas Edison. I did not realize that Edison, out of all people needed help from a whole team of people in his discovery of electricity. I had thought he messed around with coils and wires all on his own time without anyone know what he was working on. I guess shows that even someone with a lot of brains needs a little extra help with achieving sometime they are set out on finishing. In the history of Edison the Dweck embellished throughout the first few pages really amazed me and gave me a whole different way of thought. I realized that even histories greatest people had support to help motivate and thrive them to achieve there set goal. This chapter helped me realize that it is fine to seek help when I am trying to accomplish my goal. Also that you can't expect to finish something in a short amount of time without the help from someone else. Personally I don't usually ask for help for the fact that I like to try and prove to myself that I can do it on my own. So in conclusion, I have realized from this chapter is if you want to be successful in life even if you have a lot of pride and are stubborn you need to learn how to ask for help if you want to achieve all your set goals because without the help from another perspective you will not be able to know different views of stuff.

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  187. Cesar Vega
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post #13

    A Tibetan Perspective on Gandhi's Satyagraha

    In this story they talk about the importance of universal value-oriented education. In order to make our present world a peaceful one we need to change ourselves. We can change ourselves by changing the educational system. Our schools need to change what they teach their students. They need to teach value, wisdom, love, and etc. Teaching people about this will show them how to be peaceful and kind to one another. Rather than learing about competition and domination, we need more valuable material like compassion. In "A Tibetan Perspective on Gandhi's Satyagraha", Gandhi says, "education can only be meaningful if it is made use of for the common good. Otherwise, mere education, knowing to read and write is not all amazing."(4-2). Education is good if you can use it to help out others. Gandhi believes that people need to be educated about things like compassion and love. Things that can change people so we can have a peaceful world.

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  188. Priscilla Ramirez
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post #11
    Man’s search for Meaning, By: Viktor E. Frank
    Wow! I am totally in love with this writer. He is so detailed about what he has experienced and tells his story in such a way that it grabs the reader’s attention. As he describes his experience in the holocaust; I deeply and truly felt his hurt and pain as I was reading. When he describes how he was life-less, while on the railroad track, and stopped for one moment to catch his breath; the guard threw a stone at him, as I read that it made me want to save him. When he passed his place of birth and hometown, on the train of death; it crushed my heart, I could feel his pain. The most touching part of his story is when he talks of his wife, and how he had mental conversations with her. At the time, he didn’t know she was dead but still talked with her mentally, so that he could keep her close within himself. “set me like a seal upon my heart, love is as strong as death.” (para.9) All in all, I love this story. He gives it his all as he writes, and being able to read his masterpiece is a privilege.

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  189. Angie Hortua
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post#10

    Chapter 5

    In chapter 5 I think it is about how far a person is willing to go and what positions your willing to be placed in. I believe that in this chapter it is based on an object and a subject, which in this case the object represents a person that likes to be under someone else authority and rule in other terms being bossed around, being told whats right from wrong. For the subject its more about leadership, about being the boss and being able to tell others what you think is right from wrong. So in conclusion, as a person it is great to be confident in yourself because if you are a person with a lot of confidence in yourself you can control what you want to do and think instead of believing what everyone else tells you what to think or do. For the person with low self esteem who always second guesses their self they are the ones who like the fact that they do everything that everyone else tells them to do.

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  190. Cesar Vega
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post#14

    Diana Treister

    Dear Diana, I have had the pleasure of hearing your wisdom for the second time. I would like to thank you for taking the time out of your schedule to come and talk to us. Once again you taught us the value and importance of using our voice. A very valuable lesson. Our voice is very powerful, and strong enough to stop bad things from happeneing or continuing. You reminded us all of how important that is. This was something that we all needed to be reminded of because it happens everyday. You wanted to know what we liked about the museum. Well I liked how we had a visual of what it was like to be there during the holocaust. We experienced going through the fence that lead into the death camps, and going inside the gas chamber. It just showed even more how horrible the holocaust was.

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  191. Angie Hortua
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post#11

    Chapter 6

    So in this chapter of Dweck's "Mindset", It talks about relationships, that the different mindsets that each partner has like saying what each other can do and what each partner can't do. The partner who has the fixed mindset believes that their partner and them selves should always just communicate with one another with out having any problems. When the relationship ends, the person who was the one who got left wants to always get revenge or some kind of pay back on their ex partner. The person who has the growth mindset likes to talk things out with his/her partner and tries to make everything work out no matter what happens they believe that talking it out instead of just breaking up, will help make the relationship stronger or at least leave off on good terms. They also work on fixing any of their mistakes that they have made. The fixed mindset expects their partner to understand them and all of their needs. The person with the growth mindset forgives their ex and moves on with out having any hard feelings against their ex partner. The quote that caught my attention was on pg 145 "Tout comprendre c'est tout pardonner" which means to understand all is to forgive all. In conclusion, you must except someone for who they are, that means all their flaws and everything about them no matter what that is how you will be able to make things work out and forgive and forget.

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  192. Cesar Vega
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post#15

    Museum of Tolerance

    Another great field trip. The restaurant was good. It reminded me of a mexican restaurant, Ramona's, were we go and get burritos with my family. Eating there I listened to a pretty interesting conversation with Diana, Kimberly, and Janet about dating people with children. It was fun hanging out with them. This was my first time visiting the museum and I liked it. We learned about the holocaust, and we were there at the same time. We were in the streets of Berlin with the propoganda around us, and then we were standing in front of the gate to the death camps. It was all realistic and it felt like we were back in time. The holocaust survivor was the main attraction. Listening to his story was remarkable. I always knew the holocaust was horrible, but it showed me how bad it was when Mickey told it. Just hearing it from a survivor of the holocaust made it worse. His story was very heartbreaking and hard to endure. The last words to him from his family was very depressing. It all really hit me when Mickey lifted the sleeve on hisleft hand and showed us the number given to him. That part hit me the most. Diana's cookies were absolutely delicious! The legends are true. I had a good first time experience at the musuem of tolerance.

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  193. Priscilla Ramirez
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post #12


    A Tibetan perspective on Gandhi

    As I started reading these passages, I did not understand them at first, but as I read on the passages started to make sense. Basically no matter what religion you are everyone wants peace, or those that are at least pushing for it. I really love paragraphs 7 and 8. It is each persons own responsibility to do their part to be at peace with themselves and those around them. Violence never leads to anything positive. These are some quotes that I liked:

    “Now in order to transform the present world into a peaceful one, we need to change ourselves first.” (para.1, Last page)

    “What you are what you have done, what you will be is what you do now” (para.2, Last page)

    I like these quotes because I feel like people, including myself, can use this advice in their everyday life and grow from them. I’m all about one growing as a person.

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  194. Angie Hortua
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post#12

    Chapter7

    During the time i was reading this chapter, I noticed a lot of accurate points it made, such as the praising of children when they show intelligence which will create a bit of a fixed mindset. The kids who believe that they are on top are the ones who believe that they are born with the skills and talents that they posses. Dweck states,"praise should deal, not with the child's personality attributes, but with the efforts and achievements"(Page 178). I have to agree with this because if you praise the one with a growth mindset it will boost them up and keep them motivated to keep learning and moving forward but too much praise might lead to a change of mindset making them start to have a fixed mindset of thinking that they don't have to keep moving forward that they have already achieved enough so praise is fine just don't go over board with it.

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  195. Priscilla Ramirez
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Diana Treister

    Dearest Diana Treister,
    First and foremost, I would like to thank you for taking time to drive out to our school, from L.A, and speak with us. Also, thanks for the delicious cookies you made, I loved them. I very much enjoyed the topics we went over as you spoke, such as; tolerance, hate speech, bystanders and how one should always speak up. Courage is what it takes to stand up for what one believes in. Your activity, with matching up the words with the definition, definitely taught me what each word really means. I do regret not asking more questions, when it came to you. I sure would have loved to hear more stories from your past that you felt worth telling the class but, I know we were on a limited time schedule. Although I was not available to attend The Museum of Tolerance, I encouraged those around me to attend because I believe everyone, if given a chance to go, should go. It’s a great experience, one that will stay with most always. I’m sure you are a remarkable employee of The Museum of Tolerance, not only because you have knowledge of what occurred during The Holocaust but, because you care so deeply as to share that knowledge of tolerance and words of wisdom with others. I wish you well and hope to one day cross paths with you once more. Thank you for your time; I wish you luck and happiness. Spread the word of peace and tolerance.
    Sincerely,
    Priscilla V. Ramirez (2011)

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  196. Dear Diana Triester,
    I would like to thank you for coming to visit us again. I had already met you in Mr. Hsiao’s summer class 2010, but I enjoyed hearing you again. You are a very motivational speaker. Your words stayed stuck in my mind and being. The belief you have of our voice and words being our strongest weapon is what I have followed for years. Every time I face sticky situations or am faced by a problem I use your advice of speaking up. I see you as a remodel of being a good speaker, advisor and leader. I still remember the story you told us about your life and how you proved every one wrong around you. Your cookies were delicious as always. I remember eating them when I was pregnant in summer 2010 and now I already have my little baby girl which you met. I really want you to come back and visit one day, and keep giving us your motivational talks who inspire us to change. I want others to hear your story of what you overcame and hear your part of the story about the holocaust. You are a person who has gone through a lot and overcame many stuff that seem admirable to me. I admire you as a person and a mother to. Thanks for the advice you gave me.
    Love, Rosybel Sagastume
    Mr.Hsiao’s; English 52 Class

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  197. Angie Hortua
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post#13

    Chapter 8

    After reading this book I realized how different mindsets affect everyone's way of thinking. I really learned a lot and realized I had a bit of a fixed mindset and changed to a growth mindset, now my boyfriend and I rarely have any disagreements because we learned how to not get mad or try to put others down when we find we are wrong and have too much pride to admit it so that is why having a growth mindset is better because in stead of just trying to make others feel stupid or down you admit you are wrong and learn to take in information that you were wrong about so you can have the right information next time. Carol Dweck states,"A growth mindset allows people to carry forth not judgments and bitterness, but new understandings and new skills",(page 233). In conclusion having a growth mindset is better to have then a fixed mindset because with a fixed mindset you'll never learn anything thing because you let your pride get the best of you instead of gaining the right knowledge of something you continue to believe that the wrong info that you have is right because you say so.

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  198. James Marsano
    English 52
    Cerritos College
    Post #12
    Man’s search for meaning

    This is a sad story. I love it though.
    The way he explained every detail of the suffering events he went through is just brilliant. I feel like I was him going through all of those holocaust events. The story was tragic I felt depressed reading it. I was imagining corpses and zombies. I don’t like the part when the guard threw rocks at him. There is one point where I was thinking about how I’m going to die and watching my body decay. His story really catches reader’s attention, I like the part where he still had that connection with his dead wife
    “any man can, even under such circumstances, decide what shall become of him- mentally and spiritually” ( 14) that line catches my attention, because it is true that mental and spiritual power can control his life.

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  199. Angie Hortua
    English #52
    Cerritos College
    Post#14

    Letter to Diana

    Dear Diana Treister,
    Thank you so much for taking your time off to talk to us. This is the second time that I get to have you in our class. I enjoyed the circle we made, and being able to give our opinion every time you ask us something. You were very kind, and you thought us one important thing and it was to always speak up. A lot of the time people prefer to stay quiet, and not say what they think. They are afraid to speak up because they do not want to get teased, discriminated, or neglected. People can say hurtful things to others, and do not know that they are internally hurting them. The person hurt rather stay quiet, but they have to speak up and tell the other person something. I have been through this; I rather stay quiet because I do not want to have the incorrect answer. I try giving my option but I sometimes I rather stay quiet, and who knows what if what I would have said would have made a difference. For example Martin Luther King changed so much because he spoke up, he was not afraid to talk. Rosa Park did the same; she had to speak up in order for change. She sat in the front of the bus, and stayed there because she did not want to sit in the back. Many others have changed the way the world was, because they spoke up. Ms. Diana thank you so much you are inspirational and have reminded all of us to always speak up. Our talk with the Holocaust had to do so much with speaking up, but there they were not allowed to speak up or they would get killed. This is one of the saddest times in the world, Hitler was a very powerful human being that spoke up, and got what he wanted. I wish to have made it to the museum this past weekend, but unfortunately I had to work. Thank you so much for coming in, I hope to see you soon, as I will be going to the Museum of Tolerance. You are an inspirational person, and you have such a huge heart. I hope one day we run into each other your words are the words of wisdom. They are motivating, once again thank you so much for taking time off. You are a wonderful person.

    Sincerely,

    Angie Hortua Spring 2011

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  200. Adolfo Rodriguez
    Enlgish 52
    Cerritos College
    Post #12

    Dear Diana

    I just wanted to thank you for having the opportunity to have a talk with the whole class. Right away when i let your voice go in my head i was already thinking of a role model. The way you came out was very strong, you did not hold back anything that you said. This shows motivation to people that like to be quiet. This way when ever they see something wrong they could have a chance to stand up for themselves or even some else. Another thing that i liked about you was that you wanted to know everyones name in the class and a little bit about them. This was a perfect ice breaker exercise which was the reason why i was comfortable talking about my past when i used to get bullied in Norwalk. Another aspect that i liked about you was that you had stories to talk about as well. You did not just show up to listen but to also share your experiences with us. Once again i am thankful that you came to the class and hopefully its not the last.

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