Joseph Smith

Joseph Smith

“It is our duty to concentrate all our influence to make popular that which is sound and good, and unpopular that which is unsound” To me, this quote means that we are obligated to make everything that is good, popular. We are also obligated to make everything that is bad unpopular, so that it is frowned upon. This help by shaping the way people look at certain activities. As a teen, this can have major applications to my life. Many teens these days thing that doing illegal things is cool. With this quote, we change that, and teach our generation to change our minds about these things. This helps keep a safe environment, and also helps with your success. Applying this quote to your life, also makes you a positive influence and role model for children. You will be well-liked, and overall a better person with a great character.  

School Break Days

Things you did

During the break, went to eat, studied a lot, and played a lot of games.

Places you went

I went to some places to eat with my friends.

People you met

I met some friends on a game, and we now play together very often.

Movies you watched

I watched the movie is called The Benchwarmers.

Sports events you played or watched
During the break I skated a few times. I also saw a basketball game(Pacers Vs. Cavs)

CTR experiences

Some kid dropped a dollar, and I returned it to him.

Books you read

I didn’t read any books, but I read some articles on the states of matter.

Homework and school projects you did

I worked on an essay about single-gender education.

Anything else

I went to the beach with some friends.(Venice)

Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln

“I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true. I must stand with anybody that stands right, and stand with with him while he is right, and part with when he goes wrong.” This quote means that winning isn’t a certainty, and is out of your control sometimes. But you can always do what is right and true. You must stand with anyone who is doing the right thing, no matter who they are. You must also part ways with them when they are wrong, no matter how much you enjoy standing alongside that person. You may not always win, but you can always chose to play fair, and be a champion in everyone’s heart. If you win a competition because you cheated, you are a winner to no one, not even yourself. If your opponent won fairly, then congratulate them. President Lincoln played fairly, and those who knew he was doing the right thing, stood right beside him.  If Lincoln would have lost, his followers would still continue to support him because the things he did were right. If he hd planned to do bad things, then his followers would choose to not support him any further, even if he was the president of the United States.

CTR Project

Optometrist

Optometrist

Duties and responsibilities: Optometrists examine the eye and other parts of the visual system. They also treat and diagnose visual problems and manage diseases, injuries, and other disorders of the eye. They prescribe eyeglasses or contact lenses and needed.

Salary: $103,900 annual median pay

Education: Usually require a Doctoral or Professional degree.

Demand for profession: 27%

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Reflection: This would be a job that I would like to try out, but I wouldn’t want it as my career. The reason for this is because I like focusing on the anatomy and functions of the entire body. This job does pay decently well, but I’d prefer something that requires more problem solving and thinking. This does seem like a hard job, but it lacks some other aspects that I’m looking for in a job.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Character is higher than intellect.” To me this quote means that your intellect does matter, but character will always beat intellect. No matter how smart you are, if you have bad character, then your intellect is useless. They are both important, so it’s best to keep both at a high level, but always focus on having a good character. If you have a high intellectual level but a bad character, people will only notice your bad character. There are some basketball coaches that look for good character in players. Being smart can make you a likeable person. But if your character is rotten, then many people many not enjoy being around you. This can be true in friendships, relationships, family, and social life. Many rewards can come from having a good character. People tend to like you more, and they also may like conversing with you more often. Because of this, you enjoy communicating with others, instead of always staying quiet and being independent.

Tyler Haws

Tyler Haws

“I trust that my hard work will pay off.” To me this means that no matter what your goal is, it will pay off in the end, no matter how long or hard the goal was. Knowing that you will benefit from working hard, gives us motivation to start and continue on until the very end. The feeling of achievement is a very special feeling, and makes you want to pursue even more. I am a skater, and the feeling that I get when i learn a new trick is amazing. Its one of the best feelings ever, and it allows me to choose goals that are more difficult, and it makes things that seemed impossible, look possible. For me, this is a keystone to success. This has helped me accomplish and achieve many goals, or things in life. All the studying I do, might be considered torture to some people, but I don’t let that scare me. My hard work has paid off, and I consider myself to be one of the smartest people I know. Because of this, I set an expectation for myself, and plan to pursue a greater intellectual level.