Question

Select a TV show, or short story, or novel or film/movie to do a character analysis and relationship study. Now you will incorporate some of that information in a 5-7 page paper. Some of the paper will respond to the typical who, what, when, where and why of the relationship. A summary of the story will be pertinent also. Then…applying relevant information from some TED talks, is just as important here as are your analytical thoughts, opinions and ideas. Your chief goals are to study a dual character relationship AND to refer to course learning in support of your ideas

Answer 1

Novel: Attitude is everything.

Author: Jeff Keller.

About the Author:
Jeff Keller, President of Attitude is Everything, Inc, is a speaker, seminar leader and writer in the area of motivation and human potential. For more than 10 years, he has delivered his uplifting presentations to businesses and organizations throughout the United States and abroad. Jeff is also an attorney and practiced law for more than 10 years before pursuing a full time career as a speaker and writer. He is the author of two highly acclaimed publications -- Attitude is Everything Newsletter and The Monthly Motivator. Jeff is also the author of the audio casssette program, Change Your Thinking/Change Your Life.

This is a "success manual" that gives readers a step by step plan for taking control of their lives and unleashing their incredible potential. The book consists of 12 Lessons: Your Attitude is Your Window to the World; You're A Human Magnet; Picture Your Way to Success; Make a Commitment and You'll Move Mountains; Turn Your Problems into Opportunities; Your Words Blaze A Trail; How Are You?; Stop Complaining; Associate with Positive People; Confront Your Fears and Grow; Get Out There and Fail; Networking That Gets Results.

The book shows how author Jeff Keller used these principles to make a career transition from lawyer to motivational speaker -- and shows readers how they, too, can make positive changes in every area of their lives.

Mr. Keller divides the book into three parts with each part containing a series of lessons.

• Part 1: Success Begins In The Mind
• Part 2: Watch Your Words
• Part 3: Heaven Helps Those Who Act

In part 1, the author focuses on the power of attitude and belief to shape your future. If you want to be successful, you need to understand how you think because the transformation to a more positive attitude begins in your head. In part 2, the book concentrates on the way you speak and how your attitude is reflected in your words. Part 3 helps you implement – TAKE ACTION! Even if you think positively and speak positively, you won’t achieve your dreams until you take action.
This book is an easy book to read through in one sitting if you choose to or you may break it up by reading one lesson per day for a couple of weeks. Either way, it’s one of the most effective ways I’ve found to help someone who struggles with negative attitudes achieve visible results in a very short period of time – if they are of a mind to make this change in their life.

Lesson by lesson, this book takes you through the key principles for achieving success in your life beginning with a positive attitude. Each chapter contains action steps to help you get started immediately. Each individual lesson ties into key success principles including overcoming adversity, confronting your fears, harnessing the power of commitment, developing your network and more. Your attitude is the key to activating these success principles in your life. As the author says, “When you THINK, SPEAK, and ACT in ways that support your success, you’re firing on all cylinders…and on the way to achieving phenomenal results in your life.”

As with any personal transformation, it may take time and practice to develop the new habits that support your new outlook and approach to life. But if you’re looking for a way to transform your career in 2012, begin by changing your attitude. It will give you the power to transform your life and soar to new heights of success and fulfillment. This book will help you identify where you can take immediate action to change your attitude…and change your life!

It all starts with thinking. Success or failure begins in the mind because our thinking affects everything we do. Today some seem to have the idea from books like The Secret that it is all about thinking. Keller encourages his readers to be realistic as well as positive. He writes, “Success requires effort, commitment and patience.”

What we say and what we think are closely related. Keller wants us to be positive in our speech because what we say, along with our thoughts, sets us up to act in ways that lead to success or not. Even our answer to the question “How are you?” can affect our outlook and wellbeing.

The main premise of this particular book can be seen in the title: that attitude is the engine of life. It can take you anywhere, or nowhere. This is not a new concept, but it still seems to be overlooked quite often in society.

In Attitude Is Everything by Jeff Keller, the author sets about to create a template for individuals who are seeking to better their lives in a resounding manner.

Delving into his past, Keller helps explain what brought him to his personal realization that attitude was in fact everything in his life. This helps the reader comprehend where he is coming from, and how at each stage of his life attitude played a vital component for progress.

The book is split up into 12 lessons, which are split up into 3 parts. These lessons in-turn help build a foundation for the individual that is seeking to fine-tune a more ironclad mental state that will help pave the way for a new path.

Common sense and practicality are the main strengths of the book. While some of the information would be obvious to some, many times what is obvious in society isn’t seen at first blush. This is why it’s useful to have a book like this, as a reminder of the little things.

The fact that the book takes a rather proactive, rather than a slowactive [or even inactive] approach speaks volumes. Ultimately, it’s up to the individual to bring about the change that they wish to have.

Essentially, at its core the book is about mindset. Having a strong mindset will open doors. And employing it constantly – making it your daily tool – will open even more avenues for the individual. Therein lies the success individuals are waiting for.

The part I like most about the book is that it gives attention to the necessity of action. The advice in one of the action chapters, entitled “Networking That Gets Results,” is worth reading and using. I get more business from referrals than any other sources. I value my network more than any other marketing tool because it works best for me. This is not about mercenary networking; I hope I can be a good friend to my friends and as helpful to my associates as they have been to me. Keller offers good advice on building and using your network.

Are you a glass half full or a glass half empty person? Do you see opportunities or challenges when life tosses changes and obstacles in your path? Would you like to learn how to become a more positive person – even if you already are? You can with the help of one simple, easy to read, power-packed book: Attitude Is Everything by Jeff Keller.

Whether you’re already a reasonably positive person or you suffer from “Negative Nelly” tendencies, you will benefit from reading (and re-reading) this book.