I think the N-word is the most offensive word in the history of words because of the awful history and the way it was used towards African Americans. It is truly heartbreaking to hear that word come up today in our society.
I think men very easily treat women as objects rather than equal human beings because men can feel more dominant than woman just because they may be bigger and stronger so I think some men don’t even see women as equal members of society.
My independent book is called “Make Your Bed” by Admiral William H. McRaven this book is pretty much just about 10 life lessons he learned during navy seal training. During each lesson he talks about how one small simple task like making your bed each morning hence the name of the book build confidence, discipline, and the ability to overcome challenges. Admiral McRaven looks at life every day like a task book and making your bed in the morning is the first task of the day. He says no matter how bad your day might have been, or how many people may have yelled at you, or how many times you messed up during the day. You will always come home to a bed that is made and that made bed is a reminder that tomorrow is a new day.
I genuinely loved this book so much since I am also going to be in the Navy its a really good look on the simple things the Navy expects of its sailors. This book made me 10 times more excited for bootcamp he makes serving your country seem like this great honor and it absolutely is. He talked about how difficult seal training was not just physically but mentally the seals live by the rule that when your body is telling you to stop you’ve really only reached 40% of your true potential. This rule gives me so much motivation and it drives me to want to work harder and push past failure. This book gives such a positive feel to everybody not just people who want to serve in the military also people who want to have at least a little bit of discipline or feel like they accomplished one thing. Studies show than only about 37% of people make their bed in the morning so if you make your bed in the morning your already 63% ahead of the world.
