Sentences with phrase «more control of our destiny»

The goal of showing Raiders of the Broken Planet here at GameLab was to show to the industry that we, as an independent developer can have more control of our destiny by embracing the direct relationship with our audience and build something with them, instead of for them.

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But we feel good about our position and the fact that we are in control of our own destiny, probably more than anybody else in Canada in our business.

That was definitely inspiring, but even more inspiring was the story my grandfather told of how important it is to control your own destiny.

Not only do these consumers feel that they're more in control of their own destinies; they feel that they have a new range of intelligent choices, and that's equally important to them.

«When I made the difficult decision to cut expenses at Fab in mid-2013 I had essentially two options in front of me: keep growing at the pace we were growing and hope I could raise even more money down the road, or scale back and control our own destiny.

Huntington, for example, contends that «far more significant than the global issues of economics and demography are problems of moral decline», an «increase in antisocial behavior», decay of family structures, weakening of the «work ethic», and decreasing commitment to intellectual activity.12 Similarly Brzezinski refers to a current global crisis of spirit which has to be overcome if the human race is to regain some control over its destiny.

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Most importantly, Banducci has delivered much - needed cultural change — putting customers rather than shareholders first to underpin long - term growth, repairing damaged relationships with suppliers, rebuilding the confidence of staff and creating a less centralised structure by giving Woolworths» business units more control over their own destinies.

Wisconsin, unlike Ohio State, controls their own destiny because of their undefeated record, but OSU's value comes from their higher payout, and as most would probably agree, slightly more talented team.

Control = having a firm grasp of your destiny... Arsenal didn't... maybe they had the ball more... the outcome was never in doubt.

These were «devolving power to the lowest level so neighbourhoods take control of their destiny; opening up our public services, putting trust in professionals and power in the hands of the people they serve; and encouraging volunteering and social action so people contribute more to their community».

It feels like a dark tide is turning, an old guard is fading, and we ALL have more opportunities than ever before to access information, take control of our destinies, feel equal to anyone, discover anything we seek, and pursue any dream we can imagine.

This gives us more of a feeling of control over our own destiny, rather than taking a passive approach to dating that rarely yields results.

With the availability of multiple control schemes, top - notch visuals, and more extensive customization of your play and control experience, the PC version of Destiny 2 is an excellent way to play the game, especially if you have yet to try Destiny 2.

Is there any organization with more power over Hollywood, and less respect from the people whose destinies it controls, than the Motion Picture Association Of America?

As Carol and Therese each fight for control of their destiny, they more and more claim that center part of the frame.

As for screenwriter Koepp, he said almost a year ago that the movie would have a more feminist bent than the original, with a highly intelligent Bride character who takes control of her own destiny.

which tracked the well - being of 30,000 people in 13,000 households, found that young people felt less control over their own destinies and that they were more «serious» in 2014 than in 2005.

If your learners feel that they are in control of their destiny, they'll be more likely to take ownership of their professional development.

In the spring of 2014, Peyser, who sat on the national board of Families for Excellent Schools, was imploring Boston's charter schools to * take control of their own destiny by becoming a more potent political force.

Public school funding should «follow the child» because this gives parents full control of their child's destiny, and the ability to truly «vote with their feet» and push the public education system to be more responsive to their needs.

I feel more in control of my destiny going with a small press.

«Although I was traditionally published at the age of 24, when I returned to writing in my mid-fifties I wanted more freedom and control of my own destiny.

«They can use their own web sites and control their own destinies, but that's slow and more importantly, cumbersome for customers who would overwhelmingly rather pay for and read content in as small a number of places as possible.»

Publishers have had plenty of opportunities to take more control over their destiny up to now though.

When you consider that there are potentially dozens if not hundreds of factors that can make your book more (or less) discoverable, desirable and enjoyable, then you realize that you — the author / publisher — have more control over your book's destiny than previously thought.

One of the biggest benefits of an IRA is that it offers access to a virtually unlimited number and type of investments, giving you much more control over your retirement savings destiny: You can bargain - shop for low - cost index mutual funds and ETFs instead of being restricted to the offerings in a workplace retirement account, and you can avoid paying the administrative fees that many 401 (k) plans charge.

The thought of a stable salary and defined benefit pension plan may be appealing to some, but others, like you — and me — prefer a little more control over destiny.

Destiny also received critical acclaim that only became more positive as the game was gradually expanded; receiving BAFTA Best Game of 2014 at the British Academy Video Games Awards, while further awards highlighted quality within its nuances including the 2014 National Academy of Video Game Trade Reviewers (NAVGTR) that awarded Destiny with Control Precision, Original Dramatic Score in a New IP and Use of Sound in a New IP, alongside numerous nominations.

In tandem with the better controls, Destiny 2 has switched a couple of things with the way weapons are equipped that allow for a bit more variety on the part of the player and using what speaks to them.

At the same time, the spectacle of her uncomplaining mother's slow decline from sheer overwork and poverty might have been an even more realistic influence on her decision to control her own destiny and never to become the slave of a husband and children.

This comprehensive and inspirational book explains how lawyers can make their lives more exciting, fulfilling, and profitable by taking control of their destinies.

Microsoft paid $ 7.2 billion for Nokia's handset business (the deal hasn't closed quite yet) and, as a result, has more control over the destiny of Windows Phone hardware.

But that also puts the business at the mercy of the larger aggregators, while an app — much like a website — puts the business in more control over their own destiny.

Learn about budgeting, investing, credit, and more to take control of your financial destiny.

With the aid of an experienced and resourceful divorce attorney, it is far more likely that you reach a fair settlement where you have greater control of your destiny and avoid forcing a court to direct to which spouse your property and debt will go.

This would contribute to a more streamlined system that empowered people in the region to take control of their destinies, and for local communities to be able to prioritise their needs and direct resources accordingly, he said.

But remember that destiny theorists also take responsibility for ending relationships — «I'm not meant to be with this person, so I'm going to cut them loose now...» That looks more like an internal locus of control.

People with more external locus of control attribute life outcomes to forces external to themselves, such as fate, destiny, or powerful others, while people with more internal control feel responsible for their successes and failures (Ross and Mirowsky 2013).

«As we grow, we can make bigger investments,» says Ogden, «and we can control more of our own destiny.»