A Name – Business Lesson 85 Assignment

The most interesting principle I read in Carnegie’s How To Win Friends & Influence People, was his point about remembering names. As he poetically pointed out, “A name is to that person the sweetest sound in any language.” Most people have to repeat their name multiple times until someone remembers. The curious thing about this … More A Name – Business Lesson 85 Assignment

Why Slavery Is A Bad System – English Lesson 55

There is often the misconception that slavery was beneficial for the slave owners and destructive for the slaves. That is only a half-truth. Booker T. Washington, who was born a slave in the south, beautifully laid down his case for why slavery was adverse for both parties. In this lesson, I’ve been tasked with explaining … More Why Slavery Is A Bad System – English Lesson 55

Business Lesson 80

Throughout Dale Carnegie’s book, How To Win Friends & Influence People, he gives multiple principles. The principles help the reader win friends and influence people. I cannot give this book enough praise. Often self-improvement books make some good points coupled with mediocre advice. Thankfully, that is not the case with this book. Every single chapter … More Business Lesson 80

English Lesson 50

In this essay I have been asked to write about any piece of literature that has affected, or moved me in major ways. Not only that, but I must also explain why. That’s an interesting topic. As a Christian, I am particularly moved by great testaments of faith. Above all else, I’m moved by the … More English Lesson 50

Trust and Business Relationships – Business Lesson 75

In this business lesson, Dr. Gary North asked: “How important is trust in establishing long-term business relationships?” I am here to make the case that trust is the cornerstone of long-term business relationships. The antithesis of trust is distrust, and we do not maintain relationships when distrust is present. To assume that someone would purchase … More Trust and Business Relationships – Business Lesson 75

Speed Reading – Business Lesson 50 Assignment

Ever since starting the RPC Business course, Dr. Gary North has continued to advocate for using a speed reading software. I cannot lie that his points are strong, and I fully agree that it would have phenomenal benefits, but I still don’t do it. I simply possess a lack of motivation.  So, what would motivate … More Speed Reading – Business Lesson 50 Assignment

English Lesson 40

In this English essay, I will write on whether accuracy, succinctness, or liveliness are more important in nonfiction dialogue.  It depends on the manuscript. When dealing with a history book, accuracy is most important. By nature, history books demand more accuracy than autobiographies because autobiographies are just one person’s perspective. History books are laying the … More English Lesson 40

Sergei’s Use of Contrasts – English Lesson 35

One writing technique that you’ll see occasionally is contrasts. Contrasts are used to display two or more views on a subject, or in fictional writing, they can show the gradual character arc of a protagonist. Sergei Kourdakov masterfully uses contrasts in his autobiography. In this essay, I will break down one of those contrasts and … More Sergei’s Use of Contrasts – English Lesson 35