Unit 2: Selection Vocabulary 2

Above and behind them a fire is blazing at a distance, and between the fire and the prisoners there is a raised way; and you will see, if you look, a low wall built along the way, like the screen which marionette players have in front of them, over which they show the puppets.

And now look again, and see what will naturally follow if the prisoners are released and disabused of their error.

When he approaches the light his eyes will be dazzled, and he will not be able to see anything at all of what are now called realities.

Such gifts as keenness and ready powers of acquisition; for the mind more often faints from the severity of study than from the severity of gymnastics: the toil is more entirely the mind's own, and is not shared with the body.

...when they have reached fifty years of age, then let those who still survive and have distinguished themselves in every action of their lives and in every branch of knowledge come at last to their consummation: the time has now arrived at which they must raise the eye of the soul to the universal light which lightens all things, and behold the absolute good...

Welcome to Anacostia’s Class of 2014 commencement exercises.

And I would be remiss if I didn’t thank all of the community partners and [inaudible] supporters I have gained over the past month.

But then, God gave me a sign that He wasn’t putting me through this to punish me, but to show others how to be resilient and persistent in the goals of life.

The future lies within reach of our hands, and if we keep striving and don’t let anyone knock us off our path, or deter us from our goals, we can do anything we put our mind to.

Resilience, perseverance, discipline, determination, and dedication is the key to your success.

Lately, employers and educators have recognized the vital importance of intrinsic motivation—working toward a goal because it is inspiring, exciting, fascinating, and satisfying. Intrinsic motivation is the best way to ensure creative problem solving and steady, continuous achievement.

Shrewd employers refuse to tie every workplace achievement to an extrinsic reward. It would be expensive, and it might result in employees’ ceasing to work hard unless they anticipate some kind of remuneration.

Teachers must either incorporate intrinsic motivation into their classrooms or be left with a system of rewards and punishments that stifles creativity and students’ desire to learn.

What people need to understand is that rewards need not be monetary, edible, or even tangible; it could be as simple as a word of praise or a round of applause.

They want to incentivize their workers to feel comfortable working long hours, and they know they are competing with other businesses that can offer good workers solid benefits, so they do their best to create an environment that is fun and playful and offers extrinsic motivation to stay and work.

Judicious use of extrinsic motivation can lead to happier, more productive children, students, and workers, and it doesn’t even need to cost a lot.