Be VERY Afraid. . .

1/8/2015

“Do one thing every day that scares you.” ~Eleanor Roosevelt

Instructions: Defend or challenge whether this notion is true, then explain why or why not.

Respond in no more than five sentences and no less than three. You must also reply to a classmate's post. You cannot post identical comments on different classmates' posts. Posting shallow comments such as "I agree" or "I disagree" will not earn you a passing grade. Make sure your posts address the reply that you are responding to.

Be sure to--

Be clear about your position
Provide specific support for your argument
Use rhetorical devices and other grammar elements
Write EPIC Content (Engaging, Powerful, Informative, Creative)

CAUTION!! Do NOT embarrass me, yourself, your class, the English department, the school or your parents with tasteless, meaningless comments. This is for a grade.

Due: January 9, 2015 11:59 p.m. CST

Domenic Brown

1/8/2015 06:19:32 am

I agree with the following statement, because you want to do something that will surprise you on a daily basis.

Taylor Dilworth

1/8/2015 03:53:53 pm

I disagree facing your fears shouldn't be a daily task it should be something that you build up and work on till you have the courage to accomplish the fear that is at hand

Hakkius Smith

1/8/2015 10:11:10 am

I Agree with this statement because most of the things that scare you are most of the time problems you think you can't solve, but actually can if you just Face it and take that risk knowing it will be scary. Therefore, benefiting you, with a more positive attitude towards taking risk's and doing different things in life as you progress.

Michaela Johnson

1/9/2015 01:26:03 am

I agree with Hakkius. Fear is only a mental thing and taking a little step towards overcoming those fears everyday can eventually lead to overcoming that fear

Alex Bennett

1/8/2015 10:15:12 am

I agree with this statement, because if you do something, or even attempt to do something that scares you, you will eventually be able to do it with ease and courage.

Daniel Robinson

1/8/2015 11:00:25 am

I agree doing something that's scares you everyday helps you beat your fears. Sitting their just scared at the world will only cause more fears. If you do something about it like attempting or encourage yourself to engage in that fear it will help you fight it.

T'Anna Smith

1/8/2015 12:13:11 pm

Doing something that scares you is totally something we should do everyday. It not only helps you become a better person, it also shows you what life has to offer. Scary things just sets you back but if you fulfill it then it's just another thing crossed off your list.

Michaela Johnson

1/9/2015 01:24:04 am

I agree with T'Anna. No one will ever know what life has to offer if they just play it safe instead of taking risk

Monte' Gooden 5p

1/9/2015 12:25:47 pm

Yes, this is very accurate. Never let something set you back in life, and being scared does exactly that. Being scared just reduces opportunity without composition.

Taylor Dilworth

1/8/2015 03:52:12 pm

Doing something everyday that scares you can be a good thing because you you are facing your fears , but that's not something that I will do because for the simple fact you only are scared of so much and facing your fears is accomplishment rather than a daily task .

Vakeidria Hendry

1/8/2015 11:57:33 pm

I totally agree with you Taylor . Fears aren't always minor enough to accomplish in a day, whether physical or emotionally.

Briesha Luckey

1/9/2015 12:34:07 am

I agreeeee

ALEXEEEEWWWWW DIZZY

1/9/2015 06:44:56 am

Hell nah that shit stupid. Why tf would I stay in a room wit a cereal killer. That's what scare me and that's real shit. So F the list, imma just be scared. 😒

janesia henderson

1/9/2015 11:37:00 am

I agree with Tayle because , doing something everyday that scares you can help you but then again with dealing with you're fears is something personal and not something you would want too do everyday .

Vakeidria Hendry

1/9/2015 12:03:19 am

I disagree with the quote only because , like Taylor said it takes time and overcoming fears is an accomplishment not a task. You can't just wake up in the morning with new found courage because every one fear isn't the same. For instance if a fear is facing and possibly rekindling your relationship with a family member you may need to get advice, think it over and make contact to schedule a get together between the two of you.

Eboni Davis

1/9/2015 12:06:35 am

As a child , I was terrified of trains. I only feared them because I thought of them as "suicide transportation". Fear is only a belief that something will endanger you , your surroundings, and/or your loved ones. I believe that you should face a fear everyday because its only in your head. If you think that it won't cause you pain, then your fear will no longer be.

Bazille Banks

1/9/2015 12:22:35 am

I agree with Eboni. It is better to face your fears than to run from them. You can't let fear control your life and your decisions, especially unnecessary fear.

Jasmin Mallory

1/9/2015 02:14:26 pm

I agree with ebon I it is really important to face your fears

Bazille Banks

1/9/2015 12:19:44 am

I agree with this statement. Most people don't face their fears because they intend to overthink things, causing them to become even more fearful. However, if you just stop overthinking and face things courageously you can overcome your fears. For instance if someone is scared of roller coasters because of how high they go, if they just get on the ride it may actually be really exciting to them.

Kyshawna Thomas

1/9/2015 09:30:38 am

I agree with you Bazille. Many people do overthink things which are not as bad as they seem. Stopping and just facing that one thing that scares them could be better in the end.

Briesha Luckey

1/9/2015 12:30:03 am

I agree with this quote to a certain extent. I do feel like we should do this everyday for the simple fact that we should face our fears, and know that we're more than conquerors, biblically, but then again I know that my fears are nothing more than things that haunt me, and i believe that prayer works so this goes hand in hand. Truthfully, Overall, I stand neutral with this quote .

Michaela Johnson

1/9/2015 12:56:28 am

I agree with this statement. We all must break out of our comfort zone in order to make ourselves away of the capabilities we posses. If we play it safe all our life we'll never have any progression in our lives.

Angelica Silas link

1/9/2015 09:16:55 am

I agree with Michaela. Playing it safe gets you nowhere in life. You have to take risks. Being brave will not only take you places you never thought you would go, but it will as benefit you personal. You gain a self confidence that works up the nerve for you to take more and more risks and overcome anything you are afraid of.

Keonta Runnels

1/9/2015 01:44:21 am

I agree with this because you should want to face your fears no matter how difficult it may be for you. You cant always run away from them. Then they will just build up and maybe take over your mind to do things you have never done before. You wont get anywhere being scared to do something.

Brenda hernandez

1/9/2015 04:01:30 am

I agree because you will gain courage and realize that everything isn't bad as it seems. Fear is one of the worst enemies for us. By doing something that scares you shows you that you can get over anything.

Hector Castillo

1/9/2015 03:31:38 pm

Brenda is absolutely has the right mindset. Without fear we will go through life where things are handed to us. Things should be earn and be overcome to achieve what they want.

Eric Sims

1/9/2015 07:34:12 am

I agree with the following statement because doing something that may scare one everyday may also boost their courage to do things afterwards. Accomplishing this may result in one facing their fears. Holding on to such may hold one back in life.

Taylor Terry

1/9/2015 10:36:28 am

I agree, having courage within yourself is something to be proud of. And if getting over your fear will instill courage it is worth going through being scared everyday.

Eric Sims

1/9/2015 07:36:15 am

I agree with Hakkius Smith. If you've accomplished this then most likely it will benefit you well in the end.

Carvellion horn 4th

1/9/2015 07:54:34 am

Life is fear itself. Doing something scary everyday may cause you to be paranoid at first but then you can turn around and over power those fears that over powered you."I have learned over the years that when one's mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear"-Rosa Parks.

Johnny Johnson

1/9/2015 08:04:45 am

I disagree because facing your fears isn't something that you should do daily. It is something you'd have to work your way up to. This means you would have to prepare for the fear that you face for some days. Therefore you can't face your fears everyday.

Angelica SIlas link

1/9/2015 09:11:21 am

I partially agree with this statement. If your fears are able to be confronted on a daily basis, then by all means face them. But most of the things people are afraid of are way too drastic or overwhelming to try to do everyday.

Kyshawna Thomas

1/9/2015 09:27:26 am

I agree with this statement, fear can be an exciting thing and doing something each day or at least attempting to do so can help one to get over that fear. It is scary, but will be worth it in the end, because at the end it could be the very thing that could change ones life. Just live life to the fullest, we only have one so, why not add a little danger to it?

Shundrekia Pippens

1/9/2015 09:58:29 am

I do believe that you should do one thing every day that scares you. Fear is only in the mind. It can stop you from doing something that may better your life.

Taylor Terry

1/9/2015 10:33:18 am

I agree with Roosevelt's quote, fear is just a feeling or emotion that can hold you back from your achievements. If you were to practice facing your fears daily, you would become less fearsome. It's okay to be freightened by thing but it is not okay to let them interfere or take over your life. Doing one thing that scared you every day can change your life.

LaDalvin Wilson

1/9/2015 10:54:43 am

I agree with this statement because when you face your fear you will be able to accomplish things in life

janedia henderson

1/9/2015 11:32:39 am

Doing something everyday that scares you is something we should all do . It helps you over come certain fears and helps you realize that life has a lot too offer . Even though you're scared too do it you should pursue it , maybe one day doing what you're scared of will come in handy in many different ways.

Monte' Gooden 5p

1/9/2015 12:21:39 pm

Everyday life throws something different at you. Challenges only make you stronger as a person. You will know how to handle situations accordingly as they happen. Doing something that "scares" you everyday, only reduces your fear of certain things. Being "Fearless" makes you bold or brave perhaps.Therefore, no obstacles will restrain a certain individual from living life fully.

Marqueshia

1/9/2015 01:44:38 pm

Challenging fears makes you a stronger person because it reduce your fears and betters you for the future. Being fearless makes you bold and brave petson and helps you realize life has many things to offer

Jasmin Mallory

1/9/2015 02:12:43 pm

I agree with that quote because if you do something that scares you everyday then you will not have any more fears. Standing up to your fears will make you a stronger person. It will teach you to that you are stronger than the fear all along.

Shannon Simpson

1/9/2015 02:27:40 pm

I disagree because that can be dangerous and possibly reckless. People who do things everyday that scares them could be labeled as adrenaline junkies. If you take chances everyday, you have nothing to fear. It's good to have some fears because you can learn from them.

Hector Castillo

1/9/2015 03:28:49 pm

In life you have to leave your comfort zone in order to get something or to get somewhere. No one can live life without risks and that why you should do things that scare you. You never know you might actually find something you like. Chances are not just given but are rewarded to those who try hard to enlarge their comfort zone.

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