April 19
This novel will evoke a response from you. Maybe not right away, but it will. This response will adversely be something that you remember for the final days of your high school career and beyond. The questions raised within this unit are meant to assist you in seeking out who you really are. Allow your mind to wander. Take risks. Start a Bucket List. Enjoy......
Mike Rowe of "Dirty Jobs" (20 minutes)
It not enough to simply read The Alchemist. The purpose of finishing our year together with this novel is to engage you in your quest for your journey or personal legend.
I. Watch the Video from Mike Rowe (link above). When you are finished, please respond to feedback as a comment on the blog.
Video Feedback: What advice or insights does Mike Rowe offer? Why is "following your passion" the worst advice he ever received? What impact has this video made on you? Respond on the blog. (15 minutes)
II. Read The Alchemist: Part One: Pages
3-48.
III. Research The Philosopher's Stone/The Elixir of Life/Soul of the World
Provide a 3-4 sentence summary for each of these topics. Write them out for submission in the box.
3-48.
III. Research The Philosopher's Stone/The Elixir of Life/Soul of the World
Provide a 3-4 sentence summary for each of these topics. Write them out for submission in the box.
Some advice and/or insights that Mike Rowe had to offer were, to be more open minded and to realize or understand that sometimes we're not always right and most of the time there's a better way of doing things that we might not know of but others might, and we have to be open to trying them.
ReplyDelete"Following your passion" is the worst advice he ever received, because he realized it's deeper then just "following your passion" it's being different and going the other way everybody else is;And Efficiency versus Effectiveness.
After watching this video, it has impacted me positively by opening my third eye more and expanding my mind even more to think deeper and have more self-realization.
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ReplyDeleteMike Rowe was able to express that it’s normal to be wrong throughout his experience on “Dirty Jobs” mainly focusing on society’s structures. How not everything needs to be of monetary value but to fulfill a person’s passion and their desires to follow that such as the example of the Las Vegas pig farmer that turned down an offer for sixty million dollars to continue feeding his pigs leftovers. With that in mind, he’s able to convey the people’s emotions on their unconventional jobs and the happiness they get from continuing to do what no one else would do.
ReplyDeleteHe was able to help me look at things different rather than what society deems reasonable and straight to taking in the different perspectives and how they intertwine for the sake of happiness rather than for the fame or other tangible things.
The most compelling insight is that maybe things should be safety third, because getting the job and getting the job done comes first and second, and that safety depends on you. Basically, the job gets you money and how you approach safety gets you home to use that money.
ReplyDeleteAccording to Mike Rowe, "Following your passion" is the worst advice that he has received because he has seen examples of it not working. He has seen some really wealthy people who got rich by not following their passion, and these people fall into the category of people that Mike sees as balanced.
The Philosopher's Stone is an unknown substance that was commonly sought for its ability to transform base metals into precious metals and potentially result in an elixir of life.
The Elixir of Life is commonly believed to be a liquid substance that can cure illnesses and grant immortality. There are some beliefs where the elixir of life is made when the body is purified and the true essence (presumably about the body, though it could also be speaking about the soul) is realized. Another belief is that the elixir is considered the pure life spirit. The elixir of life has also been said to exhibit some of the same properties as the philosopher's stone and it's metal conversion capabilities.
The Soul of the World could either be a book in which the existence a transcendent dimension is argued and that the concept of cognitive dualism (A theory where a human can be described as a physical organism and a subjective, abstract being) is supported. The Soul of the World has also been described as a title given to the spiritual force in 'The Alchemist' that unites mankind with nature as equals (https://study.com/academy/lesson/soul-of-the-world-in-the-alchemist.html)
Mike Rowe offer insights of that very job that he has done doesn't mean that they do the way they are suppose to be doing it, because doing the suppose the right isn't always the right way to do it. The worst advice the Mike Rowe received is follow your passion it's the worst adive for anyone can follow their passion, but doesn't mean that their passion will make them successful . THey may end up giving up on that passion for it's not providing enough to survive in the real world. This video has impacted how I should see the world of jobs, that I shouldn't always follow my passion for it can lead me to the wrong path.
ReplyDeleteSome insights that Mike Rowe offers is to be more open minded and to not close off everyone else's opinions. Sometimes other people are right and we as people need to learn how to listen to each other and realize that the other person might be right. The worst advice ever given to Mike was follow your passion. Just because you have a passion does not mean that passion will lead you far in life. Being successful does not mean you follow your passion. Passion is not enough to survive in the world. Sometimes your passion can lead you to the wrong path. This video impacted me because it made me realize that sometimes our passions will not take us far in life.
ReplyDeleteMike Rowe goes over what following your passions might really mean, and what it really "can't" do for you. Mike Rowe quoted, "follow your passions and go broke," he talked about a dairy farmer that realized he would profit more from the manure of the cows than from their milk. Mike Rowe talked about this farmer because working with the cow manure was definitely not his passion, however it still made him happy as well as wealthy.
ReplyDeleteDespite it not being his passion, doing this "filthy job" filled a void in the workforce that no one else would do, and the rancher still found meaning and joy in what he was doing because it was a hands on and engaging job.
Mike Rowe encouraged rather than always "playing it safe" look for excitement and something that is stimulating.
The video made me take a second to consider the vocations that are in decline but are necessary, but at the same time give people meaning, which is interesting because trade school is hardly promoted and seems very "underrated".
ReplyDeleteMike Rowe goes over what following your passions might really mean, and what it really "can't" do for you. Mike Rowe quoted, "follow your passions and go broke," he talked about a dairy farmer that realized he would profit more from the manure of the cows than from their milk. Mike Rowe talked about this farmer because working with the cow manure was definitely not his passion, however it still made him happy as well as wealthy.
Despite it not being his passion, doing this "filthy job" filled a void in the workforce that no one else would do, and the rancher still found meaning and joy in what he was doing because it was a hands on and engaging job.
Mike Rowe encouraged rather than always "playing it safe" look for excitement and something that is stimulating.
The video made me take a second to consider the vocations that are in decline but are necessary, but at the same time give people meaning, which is interesting because trade school is hardly promoted and seems very "underrated".
The Philosepher's Stone is a stone from legend that has the power to turn any metal into gold. This same stone has many healing properties also associated with it able to cure a wide variety of diseases and illnesses. It is highly sought after by many because of this, but the stone may also be a powder of mixture of some sort as opposed to being a real stone.
The Elixir of Life supposedly grants immortality. Just like that stone, for ages the Elixir has been highly sought after throughout many cultures. The Elixir of Life is often associated with the Philosopher's stone.
The Soul of the World is a force of unity binding people to nature. It is a force that governs all things at once, playing an almost divine like force. The Soul of the World is what connects and unites everything together.
Mike Rowe speaks of the topic of jobs and finding one's passion. He urges the audience to be more aware of the mistakes we make by providing a story about his apprenticeship. He states that following one's passion was the worst advice he had received because it's not realistic. The ones who have jobs that are usually seen as punchlines in hollywood movies are the most profitable.
ReplyDeleteThis ted talk allowed me to take a different perspective on "humorous" jobs. Everyone usually dreams to have an occupation that is seen as the ideal job, but the ones that become more successful are the ones that stray from the herd.
First and foremost, it should be said that Mike Rowe is a highly eloquent and intelligent speaker, with well-thought out and concise ideas. That being said, the actual content of his words pose a new thought to the younger generation. His insights emphasize the importance of lesser sought-out jobs, and the archetypes associated with said jobs.
ReplyDeleteRowe stated that "follow your passions" was the worst advice he had ever received. This was partly due to the rate of unsuccessful ventures, but more so due to the unconventional success that comes along with less extravagant jobs. Continually following a passion that may yield unwanted results is less ideal than going down a more unorthodox path and finding a passion within that job.
To me, this video has definitely put a few more things into perspective. As an individual who has been walking through life by the motto "a life without passion is one not worth living," to hear about passion in a new light comes as somewhat as a surprise. Specifically, the introduction of the concepts of "anagnorisis" and "peripatetic" are highly intriguing. The thought that something I believe so strongly in can be proven wrong is not a new scenario. But the existence in a higher, more conceptual and philosophical reasoning behind being wrong makes me think harder about, well, my initial thinking.
One of Mike Rowe's advice is to understand that sometimes you're not always right and it's important to understand that you aren't always right, Doing what you think is right does not mean it is the right thing. He also encourages being more open to others views/decisions. "follow your passion" is the worst advice Mike rowe has ever receive because following your passion does not mean you are going to have success and because some passions are not practical.
ReplyDeleteMike Rowe offers insight that it is okay to be wrong and ignorant about things, as long as you take a step back to learn from it. He speaks of how we as humans think we know so much but in reality there is so much more for us to learn. He advises that one should take their ignorance and learn and discover from it,and that while on the journey to look out for those "aha" moments that can help teach so much. Mike Rowe also says that following your passion is the worst idea ever, he believes this because following your passion may not be the most effective. He discusses how there is a huge difference between being efficient and being effective.In our world where everyone follows their passion and works at being efficient it is crucial to take a step back and go the other way and work at being the most efficient you can be.
ReplyDeleteThe impact this video had on me is to not be scared of the things that I am completely ignorant about but to rather learn more about them and to discover new things and realize things that without exploring my ignorance I would have never discovered before.
1.) Mike Rowe offers more than one piece of advice. He first speaks about not wanting to do "dirty work" but admits in his time working with people that do the dirty work was enjoyable. He says that he believes those people are happier than most people working non-dirty jobs. Through his realization he came to the conclusion that having a preconceived notion is very dangerous, because in his live he's realized hes wrong about many things.
ReplyDelete2.)"Following your passion" is the worst advice he has received, because he know that passion wont always lead to happiness, and that there are many ways to be happy without following your passion.
3.)This video is making me think more about the topic he mentioned. I know there are multiple ways to be happy, but passions is what is pursued by young people entering the real world either because that what they have been told or that is what they saw others do.
Mike Rowe gives the insight on how all humans are ignorant and wrong about a lot of things. But if we take the time to learn from it, itś ok to be ignorant on things. Itś those moments where people learn the most is when they realize they were wrong and they move on and learn from it. What Mike Rowe said about following your passion is the worst idea, means that he believes following your passion will lead to a not so efficient future. But what people have to do is take a step back and be more effective than efficient. The impact that the video had was that it helped me realize that i´m just like everybody else and iḿ to ignorant to realize and learn new things. So I have to take a step back and take a look at things differently.
ReplyDeleteThe philosopher's stone was the central symbol of the mystical terminology of alchemy, symbolizing perfection at its finest, enlightenment, and heavenly bliss. It's also called the Elixir of life. However, the Soul of the World is a title given to the spiritual force in The Alchemist that unites mankind with nature as equals and governs all things as one.
ReplyDeleteThe Philosopher's Stone was on of the most sought after goals in alchemy. According to legend the stone could turn nay regular metals into precious metals such as gold and silver. It acted as an elixir of life and could cure illnesses and grant immortality to those who owned it. It also may not have been a stone at all but rather a powder, regardless many people would spend their whole life searching for it.
ReplyDeleteThe elixir of life was a substance that was said to be allied with the philosophers stone that had the power to indefinitly prolong one's life. Chinese Taoists would seek out this "pill of immortality". They also developed techiniques were thought to conquer the immortality from internal alchemy.
The soul of the world in The Alchemist is quite often euated with God. It is a spiritual force that binds us all together. It governs all things and speaks with us in the language of signs or omens.
The Philosopher's stone, a powder of great power, occupied many minds during the 17th-century. Due to its power to grant immortality and turn ordinary metals to gold and silver, brilliant minds searched for the stone. In search for the stone, alchemists experimented with many substances, which built the base knowledge for chemistry.
ReplyDeleteThe elixir of life, also known as elixir vitae, is a potion that grants eternal life when inhaled. Different versions of the elixir of life exist. In Ancient Greece, it was believed that gods drank a substance named "ambrosia," in order to gain immortality. Although it is known that mercury is poisonous today, people in ancient China and India attempted to create the elixir of life using mercury and other various chemicals.
The Soul of the World exists as a concept rather than an identifiable object. The Soul of the World refers to the idea that all things are a part of god. Every object, living and non-living, is spiritually connected, and therefore, has a purpose to existing.
The Philosopher's stone has many visual descriptions. Alchemist texts says there were two varieties of the stone, a white stone and a red stone. The Philosopher's stone is powerful, it has the ability to turn regular metals into gold and silver. It symbolizes mystical terminology, perfection, and enlightenment.
ReplyDeleteThe elixir of life has many other names, it is also referred to the elixir of immortality, and sometimes the Philosopher's stone. It is believed to cure any disease. It grants eternal life and youth by for the drinker. Many people sought out the formula of the elixir.
The soul of the world is a book written by Roger Scruton. The books serves many concepts such as "cognitive dualism." Which argues that humans are a physical organism, as well as a subjective person that relates to the world through concepts. It is believed that without the subjective human in everyone it would be impossible to understand human life.
Mike Rowe expressed that being normal isn't the only way to be successful. Even though his work from "Dirty Jobs" was bizarre, it's one of the ways to be successful. "Following your passion" is the worst advice Rowe was given because life can take someone in the direction no one expects. With that, his friend in Las Vegas, who has a pig farm, turned out to be one of the biggest farm in the nation and turned down a $60 million offer for his farm to continue feeding his pigs leftover and making them even strong. Following your passion is something I won't mainly focus on but will be open minded to what are my other options.
ReplyDeleteMike Rowe goes over what following your passions might really mean, and what it really "can't" do for you. Mike Rowe quoted, "follow your passions and go broke," he talked about a dairy farmer that realized he would profit more from the manure of the cows than from their milk. Mike Rowe talked about this farmer because working with the cow manure was definitely not his passion, however it still made him happy as well as wealthy.
ReplyDeleteDespite it not being his passion, doing this "filthy job" filled a void in the workforce that no one else would do, and the rancher still found meaning and joy in what he was doing because it was a hands on and engaging job.
Mike Rowe encouraged rather than always "playing it safe" look for excitement and something that is stimulating.
The video made me take a second to consider the vocations that are in decline but are necessary, but at the same time give people meaning, which is interesting because trade school is hardly promoted and seems very "underrated".
The Philosepher's Stone is a stone from legend that has the power to turn any metal into gold. This same stone has many healing properties also associated with it able to cure a wide variety of diseases and illnesses. It is highly sought after by many because of this, but the stone may also be a powder of mixture of some sort as opposed to being a real stone.
The Elixir of Life supposedly grants immortality. Just like that stone, for ages the Elixir has been highly sought after throughout many cultures. The Elixir of Life is often associated with the Philosopher's stone.
The Soul of the World is a force of unity binding people to nature. It is a force that governs all things at once, playing an almost divine like force. The Soul of the World is what connects and unites everything together.
1. After watching Mike Rowe’s video, I realized that he believed that the people who did the dirt jobs were much more satisfied and that being safe depends on the person, not the job. So he claims that the most important factor is actually getting the job done and getting the money that would allow you to continue on with your life. He also stated that it isn’t safe to be predetermined about something because everything is not what it seems, therefore it’s better to enjoy everything that comes along your way.
ReplyDelete2. “Following your passion” is the worst advice he was given because it basically means that there is no other way to find happiness and satisfaction unless he follows his passion. He believes that it is possible to be happy through other paths without following your passions through other journeys and interests.
3. After watching the video, it made me think about finding true happiness and satisfaction with and without following a specific passion. It made me realize that I need to be more accepting and enjoy the small things in life while learning new things.
The Philosopher’s Stone was very special in the world of alchemy. Legend has it that the precious stone had the ability to turn any basic metal into gold or silver. The Elixir of Life was said to have the ability to also cure any illness and give eternal life to those who found it, which came in the form of powder. People devoted their whole lives searching for the magical cure. The Soul of the World in the Alchemist is something associated with a greater force that unites mankind together along with nature. It rules everything in the world and communicates with us.
In Mike Rowe's video, Mike questioned whether “follow your passion” is actually good career advice. He says he’s met dozens of people who are happy but definitely did not end up where they were by following their passions. He gives one example of a dairy in farmer in Connecticut who started making millions when he realized the poop from his cows was worth more than the milk if he used it to make biodegradable flower pots. Instead of prioritizing safety first, what if we should be prioritizing it third? What if people who have “dirty jobs” live more balanced lives than white collar workers? Mike developed a theory from his experience: we’ve declared a war on work. Policy in Washington, television from Hollywood, and advertisements from NY are devaluing manual labor. Mike wants a P.R. campaign to teach people about the forgotten benefits of skilled work. To him, clean and dirty are not opposites, they are the two sides of the same coin. However, after I watched this video my thinking has changed about following passion and focusing on one thing because while focusing on one thing, we might not notice the other little things that could actually lead us to bigger dreams.
ReplyDeleteIn Mike Rowe's video, he brought a perspective that is quite foreign to our society. He explained how dirty jobs and the jobs that not everyone wants to do are te backbone of society. Creating new jobs isn't going to do a whole lot because the dirty jobs doesn't interest the commodity. He says that "follow your passion" is the worst advice because a lot of people follow the money. I agree with this idea because a lot of people tend to make excuses saying that we don't have enough jobs because the minorities are stealing them, but at the end of the day, these are the people that take the jobs that nobody wants. Clean and dirty are the same no matter what job you're working, because you should be working hard.
ReplyDeleteThe philosopher's stone is a legendary substance that is capable of turning base metal into gold or silver. It's a symbol for the mysterious terminology of alchemy. Symbolizing perfection and greater good.
ReplyDeleteThe elixir of life is a potion that cures any illness/sickness and is similar to the philosopher's stone. It also is the way of having eternal life.
The soul of the world in the alchemist is associated with a greater force to which leads to untying mankind. It rules everything and out powers everything
Mike Rowe offers insight to how infrastrucure has suffered in recent years due to a lack of skilled workers, which to him, make up the backbone of society. He tries to highlight their vitality through his show "Dirty Jobs" and notes that 'clean' and 'dirty' are on the same coin instead of on opposite ends with regards to jobs. Following his passion is the worst advice he's ever received because people end up looking for supposed 'clean' jobs in an attempt to follow society. Rowe notes that every person he's highlighted on his show took a look at how society was going, and went the other way, doing vital under appreciated work for the common good. This video opened my eyes to the under appreciated work that skilled laborers do with a smile on their face, contrary to popular belief.
ReplyDeleteMike Rowe offers a lot of good insight in the video. He describes how the jobs that people tend to shame, happen to be the jobs that hold our society together, and if it weren’t for those jobs, our society would be in pieces, unorganized, and a mess.
ReplyDeleteMike Rowe said the worst advice he has ever received was, “ follow your passion,” because many people don’t realize their real passion. Many people let money dictate what they want to be their passion versus what their passion really is. People also allow those around them to dictate and change how one feels about their passion.
This video impacted me, because it made me realize how true it is for people to allow their passions be dictated by money. It allowed me to open my eyes up, and think between the lines, and adore my true passion, rather than the outcome.
Mike Rowe says not to follow your passion because people go for the money instead of the happiness. Rowe also mentioning that the jobs that no one wants are the one that help out society the most. The impact it had on me was his message of not following your passion, to look at where everyone else is going but to then go my own way myself.
ReplyDeleteThe Philosopher's Stone is an unknown substance that was commonly sought for its ability to transform base metals (sliver and gold) into precious metals and potentially result in an elixir of life. Which symbolize a greater good.
The Elixir of Life is commonly believed to be a liquid substance that can cure illnesses and grant immortality. To have an eternal life.
The Soul of the World is a book in which the existence a transcendent dimension is argued and that the concept of cognitive dualism. Rules and overpowers everything.
Some insight that Rowe gives to his audience is to start getting back into manual labor, but not only for the fact that our economy needs it, but for the fact that there is just as much, if not more, happiness and fulfillment in hard work than in whatever passion you may strive for. Sure it’s the job not everybody may look to first, but that’s the thing. Everyone is looking away from that. Following your dreams is no longer the road less taken. People who do these dirty jobs turned out to be some of the happiest and successful people he’s ever met. Rowe explains that following your passion was some of the worst advice he’s ever gotten because there are forgotten benefits of manual labour. That and you can reap those benefits quicker and in tenfold than you would chasing after a dream and going broke. Sure this seems a bit pessimistic, but what I took from this video was that even if I do end up in a regular job working as a member of the “system,” it’s not like I’ve entirely failed. There is happiness, satisfaction, and success in anything, it just all depends on how you make that happen for yourself. There is no innovation without imitation.
ReplyDeleteThe Philosopher’s Stone- It is a substance or powder that could turn simple metals like tin, iron, and lead into gold and silver. This was mainly sought and experimented with by chemists and alchemists in the middle ages. It was also said to have been able to cure illnesses.
The Elixir of Life- It is said that the elixir of life will renew the youth in whoever that drinks it and grants them immortality. It is said to have been made when the body is purified and one’s essence is realized. It is also known as the “purified spirit” and can kill illnesses as well.
Soul of the World- The soul of the world is a spiritual force that unites mankind with nature as equals. Everything is as one. This energy is often equated as God, and is spoken in signs or omens.
After listening to the video I realized people who do dirty jobs were more fulfilled with their life than people who followed their passion. Advice Mike Rowe had offered was to get the job done so getting your money would come easy so you could live a successful life. This talk gave me different perspective on "dirty jobs" because they are jobs that no one wants and are the most challenging careers to pursue in. this makes me appreciate them more because they are difficult careers that are getting fewer attention.
ReplyDeleteThe Philosopher's stone is a legendary alchemical substance that is capable of turning base metals into gold or silver.
The Elixir of Life is a liquid potion that grants eternal life/ eternal youth.
Soul of the World is a spiritual force that binds all of us together and governs all things and that speaks with us in the language of signs or omens.
some advice that mike talked about in the video was to try and be more open minded about some of the things you do, and sometimes we as people aren't always right about things. "Follow your passion" was the worst advice he got because its more to it that just that, you should try to be different and do things that other people aren't doing in their life and not be the same as another individual. The impact this video had on me was that it made me start thinking outside the box and made me not want to live a traditional life and follow the path that society wants me too.
ReplyDeleteIn Mike Rowe's Video, he demonstrated how more fulfilling it is to live life open-minded and doing the "dirty work". Following your passion may not be for everyone and sometimes you're going to have to take the hard way because it is more rewarding. This video has helped me understand how important it is to blaze your own trail and live life how you want to and still impact society in a good way.
ReplyDeleteIn the video of Mike Rowe it talked about how you should be open minded. Yes, things may feel uncomfortable when you step out of your shell but its worth a try. After watching the video I learned that you shouldn't care what anybody has to say about your life. Should live your life to the fullest. Follow your passion no matter what it is. If its meant to be it'll workout.
ReplyDeleteSome of the insights that Mike Rowe offered in his video is to be open minded it's not bad to keep your mind open to trying out and experiencing new things.As well as that we are not always right and that isn't bad because it opens up a path for us. Following you passion is one of the worst advice that Mike Rowe has received because sometimes following your passion won't lead you to success and happiness. He used the farmer that didn't follow his passion and he never imagined that feeding food waste from Hotel's and Casino's to his pigs would lead him to be happy and rich. So not following you passion could lead to a path of growth.
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