An idealist is someone who strives for perfection without considering the practicalities. A realist on the other hand‚ has a firm grip on reality and cannot be swayed by impractical ideas. In Mountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer‚ a Man Who Would Cure the World‚ written by Tracey Kidder‚ Pa2ul Farmer is portrayed as a realist and an idealist. Farmer’s actions demonstrate realism as he does what he can to provide treatment to his patients‚ whilst acknowledging the limitations of
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MINIICASE AS an investment advisor‚ you have been approached by a client called Ramesh‚ who wants some help in investment related matters. Ramesh is currently 45 years old and has Rs. 600000 in the bank. He plans to work for 15 more years and retire at the age of 60. Ramesh’s present salary is Rs. 400‚000 per year. He expects his salary to increase at the rate of 12 % per year until his retirement. Ramesh has decided to invest his bank balance and future savings in a portfolio in which stocks
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Winning and Losing To win and lose. They are mere words that define so much in this world. Defining the inevitable path one takes through the rules of competition‚ these rules depict the outcome of the choices a man or woman makes through life – to win or to lose. The term to win originally/ morally symbolised triumph in a persistent effort that usually stood for goodness and belief in the term ‘work before play’. In which‚ to win taught a valuable lesson to ‘keep trying’ and
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UVA-C-2182 Rev. June 17‚ 2009 THE CRADDOCK CUP Jose Rivaldo shuffled through the papers on his desk and sighed. As the general manager of the Craddock Youth Soccer League (CYSL)‚ Rivaldo was committed to providing highquality soccer activities to boys and girls in the area. In addition to managing regular CYSL operations‚ Rivaldo was heavily involved in putting on a regional soccer tournament‚ the Craddock Cup‚ which brought approximately 32 premier high school soccer teams from throughout the
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A well-known coach in football once said‚ “Winning isn’t everything‚ it’s the only thing.”‚ and i disagree with his statement. Have you ever played a sport just because you thought it was fun? I have. I know for a fact that some student athletes who know nothing of a certain sport but still play that sport just for the fun‚ experience‚ and learning of it. As a slightly athletic person myself‚ I’m not in it to just to win it when it comes to basketball‚ I’m in it to have fun‚ like any other boy on
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his or her country. Winning the game of course can benefits their countries and athletes themselves. But not everyone can win. I think the most important thing is that even though they did not win‚ at least they tried their best to participate in the events. If people are always focusing on winning‚ they would not concentrate on their own sports and make their efforts in vain. Focusing on process has many effects such as friendship and experience. Even though people are winning‚ they still feel happy
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Beyond Beyond Fashion There is a trick of my writing teacher: When we finish reading an essay‚ first he asks: "What is it about?" We answer‚ then he asks:" If that’s not what the essay is about‚ then what is it about?" So we answer again‚ striving to squeeze out every drop of intelligence out of our brain cells. Repetitively‚ after we are willingly tortured by this same question for three more rounds‚ the essence of the essay shows up. This was exactly the same feeling I received from the exhibition
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A Winning Proposal A winning proposal takes a considerable amount of time and thought. A winning proposal is written to the evaluators‚ addresses all points of the RFP‚ uses clear and effective communications‚ and is formatted according to the specified guidelines of the RFP. Writing to the evaluators requires knowing what the evaluator wants. Determining what the evaluators want involves communicating with the evaluators well before the government need is solicited in a RFP. The point of communicating
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Winning the lottery is the ultimate dream in everyone’s life. It is an easy game and requires very less amount of money to play‚ but the chances of winning are a one in a million. In everyone’s mind‚ spending their last dollar bill on a ticket and pick out random numbers may turn their life around in a positive and joyful way. In fact‚ winning the lottery could bring someone’s life more than just joy‚ it could turn their life into a living nightmares. Despite the risks on winning the lottery
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Charlotte would get this medal because she organized the coat drive this year‚ so I kind of zoned out a bit again.”. The example of the other theme in Out of My Mind is on page 223 when the team gets to be on the news and a newspaper: "Where is the winning team?” another reported asked loudly. “We want a team picture for the newspaper! Why don’t you kids stand around Melody? Okay now‚ smile!” ". Getting in a newspaper is already difficult for a normal kid to do‚ more or less one with cerebral palsy
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