Don't Quit!

10/14/2014

Jane Austen (1775 – 1817) and Franz Kafka (1883 – 1924) are considered great writers today. Their books continue to sell, and they are widely read and studied in schools everywhere. However, neither of them sold many books while they were alive.

Can a person be successful without being well known? Explain what makes a person successful.

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Due: October 17, 2014 11:59 p.m. CST

Domenic Brown

10/14/2014 06:23:25 pm

Yes, a person can be successful without being well known or famous. For example; Tyler Perry, before he was not always successful in playwriting, he had to keep persevering in order to succeed then he became well known and famous.
What makes someone successful is their contribution, and dedication to their goals in life. Also is when they put forth the effort in their goal to make sure they achieve their aspirations.

DeMarcus Byrd

10/16/2014 11:53:15 pm

I totally agree with you, success is measured by your dedication.

Raymond Hawkins link

10/17/2014 12:19:11 am

I agree with Domenic because not quitting on the goals you set earns you something mentally more than money it earns you confidence and the free will to do your own thing

Jecoree jones

10/17/2014 06:01:34 pm

Discipline makes a person successful because no matter what happens you have the drive to to keep moving towatds that goal.

Taylor Dilworth

10/15/2014 12:28:44 am

Being Successful Doesnt Have Anything To Do With Your Level Of Recognition . You Can Be Sucessful At What You Do But Not Be Well Known . For Example , You Can Be The Top CEO At A Fortune 500 Company In California . You Successful But I Don't Know You .

Jaclyn brown

10/17/2014 06:53:31 pm

Which is a true statement. you should never quite in life

Tiara Jackson

10/17/2014 11:10:43 pm

I agree with Taylor. Success isn't measured about recognition , now a days people say " It's not what you know it's who you know. " I don't believe that's correct you as a person choose your legacy.

Christian Forehand

10/18/2014 03:37:37 am

I agree with taylor, success doesn't have levels to it.

Taylor Dilworth

10/15/2014 12:30:26 am

I Agree . Sucess Is Deternined By Your Level Of Knowledge Not Recognition

Halee' Boyd

10/15/2014 03:26:08 pm

Yes, a person can be successful without be well known, just like Mrs. D, her success comes in her writing. Success is what you make out of it. By seeing how Mrs. D carrying herself, the spot lights and big houses does not matter to her she just love writing and she successful at it.

DQ Adams

10/15/2014 11:24:38 pm

I agree Ms. D is very successful and know one will ever know because of the way she carry herself.

reginald garner

10/17/2014 07:37:37 pm

I agree with dq adams because everythin ms d has accomplished and is kniwn for not many people now because of her personality

kayla hayes

10/16/2014 10:19:01 pm

yes i agree ms d is very successful in many things she do. at the same time she is not famous nor well known

Derrica Anderson

10/18/2014 02:13:24 am

True, because the first person that came to mind was Ms. d. She is a very successful woman, however, she doesn't flaunt it.

DQ Adams

10/15/2014 11:26:36 pm

Yes, you can still be successful although you're unknown. Take the CEO of the huge Franchise Taco Bell. Although he is a very successful man majority of the people who eats his product doesn't know is name.

Jamarie Williams

10/17/2014 07:28:58 pm

I agree with DQ its plenty of people who are successful aren't that known

Fatima Durham

10/16/2014 02:25:45 am

A person does not always have to be known to be successful. You can be a shy, quiet person and succeed. Long as person take care of their business and do what they have to do to succeed they do not need popularity. However, once more a person does Not have to be known.

kayla hayes

10/16/2014 10:13:35 pm

Yes. A person can be successful without being well known. Just because alot of people know who you are doesn't mean they appreciate you for what you do. Being successful means that you have accomplished something and you don't have to be known for having accompliments.

DeMarcus Byrd

10/17/2014 12:05:15 am

I believe that success is measured by how bad you want it. And you don't have to be well known to be successful, because there are a lot of famous people who don't have no type of cash to put behind there name.

Raymond Hawkins link

10/17/2014 12:21:25 am

i feel that when you don't give up something bigger in life happens to you more opportunitys happen but you have to know that you are going to face adversity

Victoria Miller

10/17/2014 12:36:30 am

I agree wit Taylor. It doesn't matter who knows you what matters is what you do to become successful.

Victoria Miller

10/17/2014 12:41:15 am

A person can be successful without being known. Many people acconplished great things and were very successful and unknown. What makes a person successful is reaching their goals and accomplishing great tasks. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion and one persons success may not be seen as success to someone else.

isaiah manning 2nd period

10/17/2014 11:33:59 pm

I agree with victoria,what makes a person sucessfull in life is by if they are setting goals and achieving them.

Emmanuel Robinson

10/17/2014 01:13:41 am

Yes you can be successful and not be known. There are many people out there in the world that are very successful but not known. For example a doctor it takes hard work and a lot of time to become a doctor but at the end of the day you will turn out a successful person.

Antwon Portley

10/17/2014 01:53:38 pm

I agree with Emmanuel that you can be very successful without being known. Such as a teacher they can be great at their job and help the school but won't be known around the world.

Robert Wallace

10/17/2014 12:18:56 pm

Yes a person could be successful without being known because, if a person achieve their goal they have set for they self it success to them.

Jonathon Johnson

10/17/2014 02:11:13 pm

Yes a person can be successful with out being known. The reason why is because some people in your family can have a big house and nice cars and be unknown.

Michael magee

10/17/2014 02:16:45 pm

I agree with g-dub because be successful does not mean u have to be well known.

Michael magee link

10/17/2014 02:14:47 pm

A person can absolutely be sucessful with out being well know because of what there goals are and how they follow what they want to do, it might not be being famous or well known its about how they want to be successful

Dondre Irvin

10/17/2014 05:23:59 pm

In my opinion, you can be successful without people knowing who you are. It's all about how you view yourself in your own eyes. Like DQ said, everyone knows there is a CEO for the taco bell company, and everyone knows he is successful, but not everyone knows what his name or would be able to recognize him on the street. However, I feel that in the eyes of society, you do have to be well known in order to be considered successful. It doesn't matter what you do, people won't think anything of you unless they know who you are.

Tylen Hughes 4th

10/17/2014 05:38:19 pm

Success is not measured by one specific thing success is measured by yourself it depend on what u want to do to be successful not how you do it as long as u get there

Jaclyn Brown

10/17/2014 06:50:01 pm

You should never ever quit in everything in your life time. Today everyone thinks that when you quit it's done but If you quit you will never get anywhere in life.

Jamarie Williams

10/17/2014 07:34:11 pm

There are alot of football players that are successful that aren't well known. Such as the guy who played for the Dallas Cowboys.That had got in a car crash, and his best friend died. Had that not have happen wouldn't anybody have known about him

reginald garner

10/17/2014 07:40:04 pm

many athletes today are very successful that wernt well known like Stephan curry played in a small college for basketball in ended up being known in the NBA

Christian Forehand

10/17/2014 11:00:04 pm

Yes you can be successful and be unknown. To me, success is being at a certain point in life were you dont have much things to worry about. If you want bad enough like you want to breath then most certainly will. Just be dedicated and invest time in yourself

Arias Cook 5th

10/17/2014 11:15:00 pm

Yes it is possible to be successful and not be well known. Many people determine success by money and what a person has. If you think success is having money than you are already deceived. It's your will and your drive you put foward in accomplishing your goals.

Derrica Anderson

10/18/2014 02:09:07 am

Arias stands correct. In today's society, many people are mislead about the meaning of success. Being willing to accomplish your goals despite brick walls is what it takes to be successful.

isaiah manning 2nd period

10/17/2014 11:28:53 pm

Being sucessfull can be accomplished without being well known. A person can have plenty of achievements and can be the president in there line of work and still wouldnt be known. So sucess is not measured byvpopularity or opinion its measured by values and choices.

Arreon .R

10/18/2014 01:44:49 am

It is a true feeling you should never be quite in your own life..

Trevone Nash 5th

10/18/2014 01:54:04 am

A person can be successful without being well known or renowned. It all depends on what their aspirations and goals are, and if a person has no known goal then success can be measured by their contentment. If one is comfortable in their current state but also knows he/she can improve to better themselves can also be successful. The only difference is that their success has an unlimited potential.

Derrica Anderson

10/18/2014 01:59:45 am

A person is able to be successful without being well-known. Popularity doesn't define success. Dedication, perserverance, and accomplishing goals is what makes an individual successful.

Maria Hurtado 2nd

10/18/2014 03:21:29 am

I believe Derrica's statement is definitely true. Being well known does not define how successful one is, but it is ones work which truly shows the full potential.

Cari Armstrong

10/18/2014 04:59:59 am

I agree with Derrica you can be successful without be known

Maryann Amoloja

10/18/2014 02:05:35 am

In my belief a person can became sucessful without being well known.If you work hard then one could became successful. Eord work is the key.when ypu work hard towards your goal then it can happen.

Domonique Bass

10/18/2014 03:09:02 am

A person can be successful with out being well known, success has its own definition for each person. It can be determined by your own standerds

Maria Hurtado 2nd

10/18/2014 03:12:06 am

An individual whom is not recognized for their accomplishments are the ones who I believe are most successful. Being well know is not all it takes to become successful , but it is the knowledge and work that matters. One does not announce its accomplishments, success comes with being humble and staying true to yourself.

Ms. d.

10/18/2014 03:28:41 am

Most behind-the-scenes friends I have are extremely successful without widespread recognition.

Keylan Grayson 4th

10/18/2014 04:04:14 am

I think someone can be successful even if they're not known publicly. They might not get the praise or attention they are seeking, but they can still be very successful.

Mya Davis 4th

10/18/2014 04:13:17 am

What.makes a person successful is the decisions they maje in life not theor recognition. Most people are knoewn for who they were but how the portrayedthemselves or what they did. For example, Michael wss very successful because of his music not where he came from or who he was as a person

Cassidy wilder

10/18/2014 04:18:58 am

Anyone can be successful if they put there mind to it and focus . Education is the key to knowledge , in order to make it you have to succeed in life .

Cari Armstrong

10/18/2014 04:58:23 am

Success doesn't come with recognition you should do it because you want too

Tremont Allen

10/18/2014 05:00:33 am

Your success has nothing to do with being known.Some popular success would get you known.Your rewards and accoplishments are whats important

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