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  For my second book, I choose Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know by Adam M. Grant. I don't usually read nonfiction books, but I thought this one looked particularly interesting. I am always looking for ways to grow intellectually, and sometimes I feel like that has to come from sources outside of school. This book seemed like a good opportunity to learn more about myself and about how to grow my beliefs and values. When I was researching the different options, I read that Grant advocates for humility, curiosity, and a willingness to change in life. These are values that I share and I was eager to learn more. So far, I like how Grant blends storytelling with facts to make the content interesting and relatable. Sometimes, when I read nonfiction books, I get a little bit bored of just having facts/research listed throughout the book. However, Grant's tone and writing style make this book engaging and relatable.  Additionally, he focuses on how in order to beco...

  AMDP Draft - Tia Healthcare memo header intro roadmap definitions and sources From: Karly Kortbein, Research and Development To: Clark Hansen, CEO Subject: Tia Healthcare: Qualified for AMDP Investment? Date: October 15, 2024   Upon being tasked with recommending a socially responsible business investment that aligns with the Anima Mundi Development Partners standards, I engaged in a research process that led me to discover some wonderful companies. But, the one that stood out to me the most was Tia Healthcare– a privately held clinic that specializes in providing curated women's health services. Tia’s motto is “for women, by women” and their overarching goal is to make quality healthcare more accessible to women worldwide. As a socially responsible, profitable, and sustainable business, Tia meets all of the AMDP criteria.    Roadmap:  Discuss AMDP standards and definitions. Describe in-depth the Tia mission and operations.. Explore how Tia exemplifies the AMD...

Cats are better than dogs, and no, I will not be accepting any criticism so please only comment on this post if you agree with me. Cat people unite! As someone who grew up around dogs, I never knew the true love of a cat until I adopted my first kitten, Tina, at the age of 10. When I initially laid eyes on her, I was immediately hooked by her adorable pink nose and her little white paws that looked like socks. I thought she was the most adorable thing, and begged and cried at the local shelter until I finally convinced my dad to call my mom and get her permission to let me bring Tina home. My mom, who is an avid dog person, was extremely skeptical, but I put up so much of a fight that my parents didn't know what else to do, so they let me adopt Tina. At first, my love for Tina was the same as any little girl's love for a new kitten. I thought she was cute and I loved how soft her fur was. I hated when she scratched me and gagged at the smell of her cat food. Every day after sch...

  I recently finished reading How I Killed Pluto and Why it Had it Coming by Michael E. Brown. This memoir was an informative, lighthearted, and engaging read that takes you through the wild journey of the man responsible for Pluto’s demotion from “planet” to “dwarf planet.” Brown is an accomplished astronomer and professor at Caltech, known for his renowned research and impressive trans-Neptunian discoveries, which included many notable asteroids and other dwarf planets. I originally selected this book because of Brown's impressive résumé, its focus on outer space, and Pluto's reclassification. As a child, I was always fascinated by outer space and even went through a phase where I wanted to be an astronomer myself. This book felt like a chance to reignite that interest and learn more about a subject that once captivated me! I am an avid reader of memoirs in general, and love to read stories that blend lessons about both life and work. How I Killed Pluto and Why it Had it Com...