Success

Success in my eyes

Success is not something you can see or point to therefore everyone has a different concept to what success means. Upon being asked, "What is success?" I automatically thought that was a no brainier. Until I attempted to write my paper. I was at a loss for the correct approach to my answer. According to Ralph Waldo Emerson, the answer to that question has many different answers and there is not one right answer. However, I belief in order to have success you must have God in your life because success is definitely "a result or an outcome" or "an event that accomplishes its intended purpose" as stated on dictionary.com. Having a successful life is not having everything you need and want.

Sadly, because I think in pictures, when I first thought of success I pictured having a big house, a fancy car, and expensive clothes. Socially that is due to the media and the changes society has taken, stamping the incorrect value on life. It is as if materialistic things are more important and valuable than anything else. For that reason, it is hard for me to believe that "he who dies with the most toys wins." Success is not measured by the materials one obtains but rather by how you achieve something and, after you are finished you may obtain certain benefits and rewards from your success. Therefore, the quote is misleading because the person that wins when they die is the one who lives right by God.

A successful life is one that lives right by God. Someone who lives their life without God dies with nothing and becomes nothing. Those who live right by God are filled with hope, faith and love. As a reward for living a successful life you encounter love and you live with hope. People who have loved in their life have accomplished something major in their life. Those who live their life with hope have learned to be true and calm when dealing with life's events. Hence, this is the reason why the person with a good hand may play horribly while someone with a poor hand plays well and becomes successful.

Success by Ralph Waldo Emerson was on point about success. He defines success as having life's simplest rewards. "To laugh often and much" makes a day successful. As being capable to "respect" others, "endure the betrayal..." is a success in itself. Being able to "find the best in others" and most importantly "leave the world a bit better... This is to have succeeded."

In theory, to have a successful life is a good thing which is not measured by materialistic things; but rather by a number of different gestures and accomplishments. Additionally and most importantly success is living fit close at hand to God. So, success in my eyes is the whole lot.

Kadeish Brown

Thursday, February 2, 2006.

I agree with Waldo Emerson's piece, Success. He described success as obtaining life's most down-to-earth bonus. "To laugh often and much" makes a day successful. As being capable to "respect" others, "endure the betrayal..." is a success in itself. Being able to "find the best in others" and most importantly "leave the world a bit better... This is to have succeeded." A lot of the times success is often accomplished through or determined by someone's occupation.

When I was a little girl I wanted to be a teacher then a fashion designer or photographer and at one point a judge; all successful professions. When I asked others what they thought I'd become I received responses such as an operator, a lawyer or even a radio show host. After reviewing what I had a passion for and what I was good at, I saw an overlap. I came to the conclusion that I was going to end up somewhere in the communications field; that is where my success laid.

With communications I have a very wide variety of job opportunities. However the one that best fits me is advertising. Overall advertising is a paid for endorsement by an identified sponsor; it is also the communicating function of marketing. Its sole purpose is to attract positive attention and responses from your audience. A great advertisement grabs the attention, interest, and desire then influence action from the spectators. However, I see myself getting involved with Public Relations. According to Aaron D. Allen "PR's Life Span Is Longer Than Advertising," "PR Is Cost-Effective, Advertising is Costly," "PR Builds Credibility, Advertising Breeds Skepticism" and "PR Is Not Intrusive." There are a lot of similarities between the two industries and most importantly they involve a point of view through the mass media." Due to competitive field in advertising, I feel more comfortable and satisfied with a Public Relations job.

Barbara Nitzberg, the Manager of Media Relations and Special Projects at the College of New Rochelle is an expert on Public Relations. She has proved that having a previous background looks great however it is not imperative, because Mrs. Nitzberg received a solid degree in something she enjoyed. After being out of school for 2 years she turned away from Veterinarian to Public Relations in 1987. Due to her job she makes it a point to know what the media is on and to read and view broadcasting outlets. Regarding working with the media Mrs. Nitzberg informed me to "make sure the story fits their leaks" and most importantly "treat them with respect." Mrs. Nitzberg believes if you are not very good at communicating verbally and in writing a career in Public Relations may not be the wisest decision. It is very important to "be able to learn quickly" and to "not be afraid" and never forget that your "deadlines are essential." Therefore I believe Barbara Nitzberg is truly successful in her choice of career.

She has given me such an insight that I will be confident going into to the work field. Upon asking for advice Barbara Nitzberg informed me to "think about things you are involved in and do more communication arts related... try to get hands on experience through media alerts... or try press release design things... think like a PR or advertising major." With that advice I am on my way to become a very successful employee. For that reason I am responsible for strengthening my weakness; from working on my grammar to reading more news. With great dedication I honestly feel I have made the correct career choice.

Kadeish Brown

Thursday, February 2, 2006.

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