Why Am I Here Again?

3/2/2016

The two most important days of your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why! ~Mark Twain

Instructions: Look at the TEDTalk video above. Of the three kinds of Multipotentialite Super Powers that Emilie Wapnick describes, which one fits you. With your new discovery, describe a moment when you think you realized your deeper purpose.

INCLUDE: First initial AND last name AND class period.

Respond in no more than 10 sentences and no less than five. (Please be mindful of the sentence limit of your response. If your response is too lengthy, it may not be graded. Although answering correctly is important, part of showing skill and mastery is also following directions.)

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: Fri., March. 4, 2016 11:59 p.m. CST

L Randle 2nd Period

3/2/2016 05:44:47 pm

While watching the Ted Talk video I realized that I'm a Rapid Learner. I realize that because everything I observe I have to touch and I'm also not afraid to step out of my comfort zone. The moment I discovered my purpose would be the time I told my mom that I can work two jobs and still be a full time High School student. She took my word for it and I've been working both jobs for six months. And that's when I realized I was more than what I thought I was . . . . I'm More and I'm a Rapid Learner.

K. Tankersley

3/3/2016 09:32:15 pm

After watching the Ted Talk video a few times, I discovered that I am a Rapid Learner. As long as I can see how something is done and/or how it works, I can master it. Being that I was the youngest dancer on my dance team, I was assigned to dance with age groups 6-8. After I mastered the techniques of age groups 6-8, I found myself learning age groups 9-11, and 12-15 techniques also. I then asked my dance coach if I could perform with all three dance groups. Even though I knew it was a big task, I was fine with stepping out of my comfort zone. I enjoy stepping out of my comfort zone, trying many different things and challenging myself, therefore I believe that I am a Rapid Learner.

I. Chancellor 5th period

3/4/2016 10:24:11 pm

Congrats,on being a rapid learner, but to me you have some qualities of a adaptability person too, as well. For example, you morph yourself, to dance with any age group you want. Giving you the ability to fit in anything that society will throw your way. These superpowers will help us function as 21 century global students. Also, will help us fulfill our purposes in life. A quote by Eleanor Roosevelt," The purpose of life is to live it,to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience."

T. Kirk 3rd link

3/3/2016 09:59:34 pm

While I was watching Ted Talk I was realizing that I'm a Rapid Learner. I told my mom the end on last month that I wanted to work at fedex and she told me that the boxes are heavy. I had to realize that I had to go in at 6 everyday and get off at 12 midnight. I would have been tired everyday so I had to choose what I wanted to do. Like, if I wanted to be tired everyday and carry heavy boxes or not do it and choose something else. I had to choose what was important in my life. So I am a Rapid Leaner.

Shawn Reed (3rd)

3/4/2016 11:01:26 am

After watching the Ted Talk video I realized that I'm a rapid learner. Everything I look at or observe I have to touch on it or get a feel on it. I had to work and I had to play basketball. It wasn't an easy task to perform without being tired. It was always a hassle but I overcame that. I soon then realized I was a rapid learner.

C.Stroye 2nd Period

3/3/2016 10:26:59 pm

After watching the video by Emilie Wapnick , I realized and understood that I am an Ideal synthesis. I have many different task I love to do and I honestly get bored with just one job. Even though it can be hard at times I was taught to never fold under pressure and to get it by any means. The events in my life that made me realize that I am an ideal synthesis is the fact of me being employed since the age of 15. I knew I had many other passions such as cheering, doing hair, and talking in front of people but, money is the motive. Watching this video made me realize a lot. Every time you hear the word "can't" it should be took as an challenge therefore, I am an Ideal Synthesis

R. Williams 1st

3/3/2016 10:31:02 pm

"Every time you hear the word 'can't' it should be taken as a challenge." This is really what drives me to do the things that I do. I want to be underestimated so I have more enjoyment from blowing everyone out of the water.

j baker 5th

3/3/2016 10:55:27 pm

I agree with this because can't should never be apart of someone's thinking because everyone can do something productive. The only way you can't do something is if you yourself say you cant

Tanesha Hawkins 3rd period

3/4/2016 03:34:33 pm

Hearing the word "can't" makes you want to challenge yourself. So I do agree to that. You shouldn't just give up because you think you can't do it.

R. Williams 1st

3/3/2016 10:28:34 pm

While watching, I realized that I am a rapid learner. Although I am often times a bit skeptical about what it is my heart draws me to. I always want to try something different, even if that means I am not successful. I want to learn and do as much as I can because I want to be well versed in many things. I don't see it as being a bad thing, I love to find ways to integrate things I have learned into new situations or skills. I wanted to wrestle (because people said I wouldn't be good) because I knew it would help me in becoming now agile and tactical. I started later than most, but by the end of the season, I knew I had become better. I'm not sure if I'm on the right track, but being knowledgeable of so many things has helped me at least pick a path.

j baker 5th

3/3/2016 10:53:17 pm

When you hear can't ,it should create a drive of determination to prove that person wrong. Can't is jus a just a distraction to try to keep you from going foward

Alexis Fowler 2nd period

3/4/2016 08:38:51 pm

I agree because when you think or speak things into existence they tend to happend especially when you think I can't . It's the simply fact that everything is mental .

Keylon. Carter 3rd period

3/3/2016 11:03:25 pm

After watching TED Talk . I realized that I'm actually a Rapid Learner and adaptability. First say I'm a Rapid Learner because I can learn fast if I'm focused. Also Adaptablitiy because I can adapt to any situation . I learn from the video that you don't have be stuck to one thing to be successful . More thing you know the better . You never know what you do that can help you later on down the line and your life . A lot times you would be underestimated but if it's something you wanna do you going to drive and push your self to do it any means

Jerrol Jackson

3/4/2016 10:56:39 am

I am a ideal synthesis. I love doing different things but I get so bored so I move on .I found that out when I had 5 jobs in 1 year and I never felt comfortable with none of but I love the money . I'll keep going until I find the right fit even now in looking for a new job . I love to experience different things and when I get bored I move on from it because of me learning everything there

Keiarah Perdue 3rd period

3/4/2016 11:14:27 am

After watching the video, I have realized I have the "super power " of adaptibility. Whatever my surroundings need I can fulfil. Whether that be a leader or the sweet encouragement, I can be both. Around freshman year, I became the person people talked to because they knew I would give them what they need . With one person I would have a soft approach the other not so much. Then I realized I should be a psychologist of some kind.

demerion cooks 2nd period

3/4/2016 11:02:21 pm

I agree with keiara , because through my up and downs ,it takes time to have a super power.You have to learn more about yourself and grow as a human being.I have to adjust and adapt to what society throws at me.Adapting to society could be a bit tough, but it all takes time.

Tanesha Hawkins 3rd period

3/4/2016 03:29:38 pm

While I was watching the video I learned that I am a rapid learner. When I find something intersecting and I want to learn more about it, I am determine to find out everything about the subject. I will watch every video or try to read up on it. The moment I find out I had a purpose was when I was a Junior in high school I needed a job and my mom wouldn't let me get one because she thought I wasn't going to be able to focus on my school work. I prove her wrong now I have a job and I'm still doing my school work.

Evan Morris

3/4/2016 07:06:51 pm

During this video I learn to realize that my "Super power " is more of adaptability I've learned to adjust and adapt to any situation that is given to me then to be left behind and fall. Just like at my job when I was given a different position than I was used to , At that point I realize I couldn't be afraid to mess up or even get promoted I learn to adjust to that better opportunity

C Whittaker 2nd pd

3/4/2016 08:21:23 pm

My power was the same. I also experienced that and realized that it was a test . Because you were able to handle that position means that you have passed.

C Whittaker English 2nd pd

3/4/2016 08:18:59 pm

After watching the Ted Talk video I realized that my power was adaptability. I first realized my purpose when I moved from Lancaster to redoak without any heads up. As soon as I walked in my first class students began speaking and trying to become my friend . Before all of the great greeting the teacher asked me to introduce my self and I was able to do so with out any hesitation. From that moment on Ik that my purpose was to become a people's person, guiding people to the right path .

Alexis Fowler

3/4/2016 08:23:43 pm

Due to my inner reflection on my characteristics I realized I have the power of adaptability. I'm able to work with what I have by any means. The moment I discovered my purpose is still a mystery because there are many things I want to be involved with, just don't how to achieve all things. I haven't had the moment where I truly relized my calling, where i can truly say this is something I want to do for the rest of my life and be content. There's a saying hero are made not born and well I figured I haven't been created or shaped for my purpose .

Alexis fowler 2nd period

3/4/2016 08:25:20 pm

Alexis Fowler3/4/2016 08:23:43 pm
Due to my inner reflection on my characteristics I realized I have the power of adaptability. I'm able to work with what I have by any means. The moment I discovered my purpose is still a mystery because there are many things I want to be involved with, just don't how to achieve all things. I haven't had the moment where I truly relized my calling, where i can truly say this is something I want to do for the rest of my life and be content. There's a saying hero are made not born and well I figured I haven't been created or shaped for my purpose .

A. Malta 3rd

3/4/2016 09:50:10 pm

We both have the power of adaptability and share the same thoughts. Though we don't know the direct source of our calling, or deeper purpose, we both recognize that in any situation we just want to be content.

marques Adkins 2nd per

3/4/2016 08:36:07 pm

After watching the Ted Talk video I realized that you should do something you love and good at. Then you doing something you hate and get bored essay you should follow your dreams. Also you can be anything you put your mind to it.

I. Chancellor 5th period

3/4/2016 09:32:29 pm

My multipotentialite superpower, is the adaptability trait. With all honesty,I realized I had this trait,is when I got a lc on my U.I.L solo competition. Which made me think that, I am a good athlete,coral singer,and a scholar student. In fact, the differences ,experiments and goals of my life, have led me to know that my deeper purpose in life is to be a great leader. With the faith I have ,I will guide others through challenges and help them to know that ,without God nothing is possible.A quote by Albert Schweitzer,"The purpose of human life is to serve, and to show compassion and the will to help others."

A. Malta 3rd Period

3/4/2016 09:42:56 pm

After watching TEDtalk and understanding the three Multipotentialite Super Powers, I realized mine is adaptability. As I listened to Emilie defining what adaptability is, I recalled all the times I adapted based on the environment I was in. In times my younger sisters needed a role model, a teacher or a leader, I became just that. I've had jobs in fast food, manufacturing businesses and in retail, all of which seem unrelated, but the skills I've learned from each job help me adapt better to the next. I believe that everyone should follow their wiring, multipotentialite or not, because it will help them guide to their true selves. Since I want to work for an environment that is ever changing, I'm not sure what my deeper purpose could be other than to be happy with what I'm doing.

J.hurd 5th period

3/4/2016 10:03:47 pm

Why are we on this planet and what are we really meant to be doing? Everyone feels a pull towards some defining life purpose no matter how much it may have become shrouded over along the way personal transformation begins with you taking the first step to realize your absolute potential

T. McCowin 2nd period

3/4/2016 10:09:06 pm

After watching TEDtalk, I realized that I am a rapid learner because it will take me about a day to learn something by doing it. I can understand anything fast if it is explained in a simple way. If I find something that is very interesting to learn, then nothing can stop me from learning it. I can learn anything if I just put my mind to it.

Demerion cooks 2nd period

3/4/2016 11:09:55 pm

Growing up was tough in my childhood , i had to adapt to the enviroment i grew up in.Very sluggish and filled with backstabbing savages.I felt from watching Tedtalk i have the great super power to adjusting to the world.With that being said i feel as i can go anywhere that is comfortable ,and still remain at peace.

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