...Nick Klepper Professor Walker English 101, Sec. 30 21 April 2014 What is a Procrastinator? For centuries the word procrastinator has been used with one who usually likes to be an irresponsible person and one who is lazy. And most of the time it is very easy to recognize one when it’s right of front of you. So the question I have always asked myself is what really makes a procrastinator, and how do you know if you are one? A procrastinator is one who puts off doing something, especially out of habitual carelessness or laziness. And really that explains the gist of what one actually is. But that still leave people wondering if they actually are one. Similar terms that come to mind to describe one include such synonymous as postpone or prolong and adjectives such as lazy or irresponsible. But people that are procrastinators may not even be lazy at all, it’s just that they prefer to delay things as much possible because they work better under time constraints and under pressure. It’s funny because some of the greatest people ever to live where procrastinators and they still ended up doing great things in life and helping the better of this country. It seems though that in most cases a procrastinator will end up completing every task like everyone else just in a more stressed time frame. There is always that saying of, “it doesn’t matter how you finish the race as long as you cross the finish line.” This saying is absolutely perfect to describe procrastinators and there...
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...Time is precious for me and if you make me wait, i will consider that as an insult. I hate to hear criticism and hate to criticize. If i am criticizing other people, then i must be influenced by other Zodiac. I am and i like to be a perfectionist. I always think i am doing the right and appropriate thing , and often i think i make no mistake. I am a bright guy and could accept comments if i thinks it can improve myself. I am the type who well adjusted to make changes. I will spent money carefully and spent it worthwhile. I will only extravagant for my personnel pleasure only. I am quite romantic, a type of guy who can drive 100 miles just to tell you how much i misses you. If i does not care about you, i will not even spent a dime to call you locally. Long distant special low rate call is also out of the question. I hate rough and crude people. My woman has to be clean and dress well. I inspects anything in details beside being a perfectionist, so you could be lying in your bikini with a perfect figure and i can suddenly comments you about your big feet. If you gain 2 pounds , i may comment you are getting too fat. Before going out with this kind of guy, look at yourself had to toe in the mirror and ask yourself if you are really and entirely ready. Unless i dates a model, then i will have less comments. I am neat and tidy, so my life always in a schedule, a fix time to lunch, the same theme to go home. I am well knowledge about food and conscious about nutrition...
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...Hebrew wisdom teaches that a wise man is one that is diligent with his work and a person that is lazy is a fool. One could say the primary source for Hebrew wisdom is form the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament written by a man who received wisdom from God, King Solomon (2 Chronicles 1:10). There are many themes covered throughout the book of Proverbs, however some of the most prevailing themes are that of wisdom and folly. “The book of Proverbs consistently presents the sluggard as a fool and the diligent person as wise” (Hindson, 2012). The teachings throughout the book of Proverbs show how diligence and laziness correspond with the contrast between wisdom and folly. If a person were to read the book of Proverbs they would not just understand that it is wise to be diligent but also see the rewards promised to them. King Solomon writes that, “ . . . the person in diligence is richly supplied” (Proverbs 13:4), “The plans of the diligent only lead to abundance . . .”(Proverbs 21:5), and “the hand of the diligent enriches.” (Pr. 10:4) (Frank, 2013). Through Solomon God has revealed the blessings that befall a diligent man and shows that he would rather a man be working than not. Being a diligent person will not only yield us fruit in the way of financial blessings but also in other areas of our lives. If we are diligent about the work Christ has left for us in Matthew 28, the great commission, we will be blessed as soul winners. A diligent man is not the only thing...
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...As said by Evan Esar, “The only time a lazy man ever succeeds is when he tries to do nothing.” American poet and novelist Christopher Morley would agree with this, based on his poem, “On Laziness,” published in 1920. In this piece, Morley argues that, against popular belief, the real way to live a happy life is to simply live a lazy and relaxed lifestyle. This way, people are kept out of issues and problems that normally would cross their paths in a more involved lifestyle. In American poet and novelist, Christopher Morley’s poem, “On Laziness”, he uses the rhetoric of pathos to make his audience think twice about how they personally live their lives, and uses it to tap into the reader’s emotions. Throughout his poem, Morley uses a strong...
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...them. Now they have been given top-grade academic ammunition to hurl at annoying adults before slamming the bedroom door and going back to bed - lying in bed for hours at the weekend is part of their inborn cycle of sleep and wakefulness. It's circadian rhythms innit. A US study published today in the journal Paediatrics found that early school starts were forcing students to perform academically at a time of day when they were at their worst. The researchers, from Northwestern University in Illinois, go so far as to describe the school day as causing an "epidemic of sleep deprivation among adolescents". They say the weekend lie-in enjoyed by so many young people is simply part of their natural cycle and should not be dismissed as laziness. Sixty students at Evanston Township high school in Illinois kept sleep diaries during school holidays and term-time as part of the study. Bright light was "administered" in the morning (presumably by flinging open the curtains?) in an attempt to normalise the timing of the circadian cycle. This made no difference at all. They showed that adolescents lost as much as two hours of sleep per night during their first week back at school week after the summer holiday and made up at weekends by sleeping longer. All the students performed better in class during the afternoon than in the morning, observed the researchers who gave them computer and paper and pencil tests. The young people reported being wearier, less alert and having to...
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...Ford Fairlane Dr. Professor Teacher MBA555 29 November 2014 Social Loafing: Laziness or Something Else? A frequent observation whenever groups of people gather together in team settings is that certain team members underperform relative to the performance of their teammates. The first reported observation of this was by Ringelmann in 1913 who demonstrated that men collectively pulling on a rope do not pull as hard as when pulling alone (Ringelmann). This phenomenon, termed Social Loafing (Latané, Williams, and Harkins 822), characterizes a multitude of settings and situations where the sum of output from a team is less than what the sum of work would be if that same work was performed by the same number on an individual basis. It is assumed that a team member designated as a social loafer is intrinsically a poor performer, has a general disposition to perform poorly, and that individual would manifest these character traits regardless of the goal or situation for which he is putting forth effort. Rather than a willful act of unwilling participation or laziness, it can be argued instead that Social Loafing is predominantly a result of multiple factors of team dynamics and work parameters which evoke a disincentive to put forth one’s best effort. Additionally, given the proper group framework and structure, Social Loafing is largely avoidable. Common belief and intuition holds that groups of people pooling their resources and effort together will yield results greater...
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...Throughout the poetic books of the Bible, the theme of diligence versus laziness and wisdom versus folly appears. Oddly enough, diligence, laziness, wisdom, and folly go together hand in hand. As Hindson says, “The diligent person is wise while the sluggard is a fool…” (Hindson 2012, 263). Another comparison The Essence of the Old Testament: A Survey makes between wisdom and folly is righteousness and wickedness. From the book of Genesis to the book of Revelation, we see that characters possess, at one time or another, all of these traits. For example, in Genesis, the first man and woman turned their righteousness into wickedness by eating the forbidden fruit. Since then, no one but Jesus has been a stranger to sin. Diligence is when a person makes an effort to accomplish something. Laziness is the opposite of this. In the book of Proverbs, we see several statements comparing diligence and laziness. “Lazy behavior results in poverty while diligence results in wealth” (Hindson 2012, 266). Throughout history, from Biblical times to modern times, people have shown diligence in working for what they want out of life. Many of the Hebrew people were diligent in both their work and worship. As with any group of people, however, some of the Hebrews struggled with the idea that you should draw strength from God, instead of getting angry at Him when things aren’t going the way you’d hoped. Job lost everything, but he praised God and in the end, God doubly blessed him. “The Lord...
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...Essay 3 - Hebrew Wisdom Micheal Coffin October 4, 2015 1 Introduction In this essay, we will discuss the Hebrew wisdom on “wisdom and folly”, also looking at the contrast between “diligence and laziness”. These terms appear frequently in the Old Testament. However, we will concentrate on their use and meaning in the Poetic Books. 1. Background Solomon is considered to be the man who founded the wisdom movement (1 Kings 4:2934). The purpose of the wisdom movement was initially a practical one: to educate the nobility for cultural and political leadership. The main concern of teachers was to inform and discipline the mind and life at an early age. 1 In Israel, however, the practical purpose of the movement was increasingly matched by a concern to say in human terms what the ultimate meaning of man’s life is. In modern terms, from being a movement concerned with practical ethics it becomes a movement increasingly concerned with religious and theological issues. It should be noted that in this respect, Israel’s wisdom movement developed much further than that of Egypt or of other Near Eastern cultures. 2 1. J. Coert Rylaarsdam, Layman's Bible Commentary: Vol. 10 - Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon (Richmond, VA: John Knox Press, 1971), 9. 2. Ibid, 10. 2 2. Wisdom and Folly In 1 Kings 4:34, we see one of the blessings God gave to Solomon to show His pleasure; “Men came from all peoples to hear the Wisdom of Solomon, from all the kings...
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...“I will always chose a lazy person to do a difficult job because he will find an easy way to do it” -Bill Gates. When most people think about laziness they think of it as a negative thing. But can it also be a positive thing? Christopher Morley wrote “On Laziness” to argue that laziness can lead to success in multiple people. Morley begins building this essay with multiple examples of people becoming successful, his personal experience of being called lazy, and his personal feelings of being lazy; however he didn’t use any facts for his feeling, and didn’t use very popular people for his examples. Throughout his essay he uses a lot of examples of people who have become successful from being lazy and appeals slightly to ethos. One thing he says is “The laziest man we know-we do not like to mention his name, as the brutal world does not yet recognize sloth at its community value -is one of the greatest poets in this country; one of the keenest satirists; one of the most rectilinear thinkers.” Although he is using examples of people becoming successful he’s not using well known people that the readers might possibly look up to. He also uses another example and says “Doctor Johnson, who...
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...Job is a good example. In regards to one’s work ethic, the Bible tells us “that poor is the one who works with a negligent hand, but the hand of the diligent is rich” (Proverbs 10:4). Hebrew wisdom also details the end result of idleness and senselessness. The author in Proverbs states that “the soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, but the soul of the diligent is made fat” (Proverbs 13:4). Nevertheless, one should not equate wisdom and diligence to earthly riches, for fear and persistence in searching God are the only riches that shall endure. It is a common saying that if you work hard you can achieve success. Diligence in one’s work habits can reap great rewards. Laziness, on the other hand, can lead to financial despondency. The book of Proverbs is full of Scripture on diligence and laziness. Proverbs uses several forms of parallelism to “express the idea that lifestyle choices have consequences, but they express that idea by using contrasting terms and opposite perspectives” (Hindson Ch. 21). For instance many of the analogies made in Proverbs reference eating and feasting, such as, “The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious” (Proverbs 12:27). Another example is, “The sluggard does not plow after the...
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...Achilles was the greatest warrior of the Trojan War and the main character in Homer's Iliad. In the book he possessed strength, pride, arete, and he was also arrogant. However, he came off particularly selfish. Achilles shows the act of selfishness in numerous ways including, conversations and acts. The reason for Achilles withdrawing from the war was because Agamemnon and himself were in argument. The argument led to Agamemnon taking Briseis, Achilles love. To get back at Agamemnon he then removed himself from the war. This was a setback on the Greeks because Achilles was an amazing warrior on the battlefield. Selfishness plays a huge role in this act because Achilles gets angry over something he caused. Due to the anger, he continues to try to get back at whoever has caused the anger. This could lead to something worse then just selfishness if he can not break this bad trait. In the Iliad, Achilles shows a characteristic of being self-centered. Achilles did this act by risking the lives of other warriors. He showed this characteristic the most when he refused to enter war when the Greeks needed him most. Achilles seemed to have a fear of death. He did not mind if any of his fellow warriors were at risk of dying as long as it was not himself. This is a quality that others hope to not find in a person. Achilles selfish behavior has put others in danger. Achilles, Odysseus, Ajax, and Phoenix all got into a dispute to influence Achilles to return with the Acheans. Achilles...
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...Essay Question 3 In a human’s life, it takes a great amount of wisdom and diligence to become successful. Thus, those who are lazy and foolish will have little chance of climbing to the top. Subsequently, one cannot help but wonder what the difference between diligence and laziness is, as well as between wisdom and folly, and the book of Proverbs is one that offers explanations to such a question. First, it is important that people comprehend the difference between diligence and laziness as stated in Proverbs. While being diligent means being prepared, and on top of things, a lazy person is one who often put off work that can be done today until tomorrow. In Proverbs, these two characteristics are often mentioned. Proverbs 6:6-11 comments that: Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest. How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep? Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep: So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth, and thy want as an armed man (NIV). The book describes a lazy person as a “sluggard” who stays in one place. Moreover, a sluggard has to be made to get out of bed to be of any productivity. Unlike the ant that is productive and diligent, a sluggard will not gain anything. Next, the relationship between wisdom and folly must also be taken into account...
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...The Hebrew books of Poetry are guides for living our daily lives. In the book of Proverbs, it is a consistent guide of wisdom for practical living. Also, this book teaches people how to attain wisdom and discipline, how to do what is right, and what is just and fair (Tyndale, NIV, 2012). This essay will display the wisdom of the teachings on diligence and laziness of the Hebrew people, and correspond with the contrast between wisdom and folly. The word proverb comes from a Hebrew word that means to rule or governor, and these sayings, reminders, and admonitions provide profound for governing our life, (Tyndale, NIV, 2012). God wants his creations to make an importance contribution to the work place and communities. These passages were for the ancient audience and for us today. God’s work is diligent and he is our example of how we should work (Genesis 1:1-27; 2:2 NLT). God’s creative work reveals his character. Sleeping does not require energy, an example of a sluggard person, and this kind of laziness is the result of poverty (Proverbs 6: 9-10). We should be diligent workers without a guide, overseer, or ruler and consider the ways of the ants and be wise (Proverbs 6: 6-7 NLT). The application of mind that is required in order to learn of this master is to consider His ways. The sluggard is so because he does not consider; nor shall they ever learn to any purpose, either by the word or the works of God, unless we set ourselves to consider His ways. Particularly, if we would...
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...Essay Question #3: Describe the teachings of Hebrew wisdom on diligence and laziness. How does this correspond with the contrast between wisdom and folly? Include Scripture references and quotations as appropriate. I. A Summary of what Hebrew Wisdom Teaches about Diligence and Laziness. The dictionary defines diligence as “careful and persistent work or effort” and laziness as “the quality of being unwilling to work or use energy”. By these definitions we can see that diligence and laziness are the exact opposite of each other. “The eagerly sought after trait of diligence is often addressed within the book of Proverbs. Laziness – diligence’s lethargic antonym – is likewise frequently mentioned due to the severity of its consequences. Solomon illustrated both diligence and laziness in a unique way that emphasized key concepts such as personal discipline, integrity, and wisdom.” (Heart of the Wolph, 2014) Throughout all the proverbs we learn that lazy behavior results in poverty, while diligence results in wealth(Hindson, Yates 2012). In other words, diligence is rewarded, laziness is punished. We get this idea reiterated over and over again throughout the Bible. In Proverbs 21:5 “The plans of the diligent lead surely to advantage, But everyone who is hasty comes surely to poverty”. And again in Proverbs 10:4 “Poor is he who works with a negligent hand, But the hand of the diligent makes rich.” I could go on, but I think we get the idea. When...
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...CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Students of these days are fond of laziness, especially the mental laziness. There were some of the trending causes why students are in of the problem of mental laziness. One is refusing to think, and this hinders the student to do something and makes his mind worthless and useless. Another is the student don’t engage his or her mind on what he or she is planning to do that’s why it ended up doing nothing which is because of mental laziness. And another is, they tend to make excuses, instead of doing the task directly, and this leads the student to be mentally lazy and this traps their mind in doing something because they think that their excuses are much enough for them not to enable their mind think. Statement of the Problem Generally, this study aims to find the answer to the causes of having mental laziness of Palawan Hope Christian School high school students for the school year of 2014-2015. It is conducted to know the status of each student who is presently undergoing a complication and negative attitude. This refers to mental laziness that majority of the students have. It tells why does the student presents to be “absent-minded” during class hours, why do they always appear mentally lazy in doing their responsibilities as a student. Its purpose is to tell what would be the causes of having mental laziness of a student. This study will provide each student and teacher’s point of view about the said issue. Specifically...
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