Monday, September 27, 2010

Assignment #2

When I face with adversity or potential setback I try to keep myself positive speaking with a smile with others. As Ken introduce us in the class about the chopsticks, just smiling makes me feel much better. Even if I lose my optimism sometimes I try not to last that feeling more than a day and tell myself, "Tomorrow is another day!". I tend to think in a serious and a realistic way so I try to make myself more relaxed and flexible. When I talk with people who have gone through a harder situation compared to me, I encourage and cheer myself what I'm facing isn't a problem at all. I also like to read and take notes about people's experiences on newpapers and books. They inspire me a lot that I recognize the moment I'm feeling down is a waste of time and that makes me move on to the next step. I believe experiencing struggles makes a more tough, understandable person. What I was impressed in the book was the three below. 1.Shackleton believe he would succeed, and his belief spread to others. 2. "master motivator who listens as well as he speaks" (Ward) 3. We want people with positive attitude, who enjoy helping others.(by the CEO of Southwest Airlines) From the three above I noticed that people follow the person who is attractive and has the right leadership.

1 comment:

  1. Hi Naoko,

    I like that you have discovered the power of the smile——it does make a difference to yourself and to others.

    Thanks for referencing the text in your entry. I have some more information about the CEO of Southwest Airlines from a social neurolgy point of view that would make a great final presentation if that interested you.

    Ken

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