Sentences with phrase «than accomplishments for»

In The Case Against Perfection, Michael Sandel writes, in (despite himself) a kind of Rawlsian spirit, that «if our genetic endowments are gifts, rather than accomplishments for which we can take credit, it is a mistake and a conceit to assume that we are entitled to the full measure of the bounty they reap in a market economy.»

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If Jobs» biggest accomplishment over the past 10 years could be pinpointed, my vote would go to his convincing AT&T to offer unlimited data on the iPhone for less than $ 100.

Paying off student loans shouldn't feel like a bigger accomplishment than earning a degree, but that's the unfortunate reality for many graduates.

Many people emphasize the tasks they've been responsible for at previous jobs rather than their accomplishments.

Next Jump, for example, a deliberately developmental ecommerce firm, has less than 10 percent turnover in its largely millennial workforce — quite an accomplishment in an industry that averages 40 percent turnover across generations.

The trouble, according to a host of psychologists, is that using this sort of general encouragement for every little thing teaches kids to value your praise rather than the intrinsic satisfaction of true accomplishment.

Studies show being recognized for accomplishments matters more than money to employees.

GFI believes these presentations played a key role in the firms investing more than $ 15 million into cultured meat.37 Another notable accomplishment was the development of plant - based meat and fish courses at UC Berkeley.38 The courses were popular enough that UC Berkeley decided to introduce a permanent «Program for Meat Alternatives» course, co-designed by GFI and which GFI plans to replicate nationally.39

No local Church today is prouder of its theological accomplishments than the German Church; indeed, one German theologian, introducing an anthology of critical commentaries on John Paul II's encyclical, Veritatis Splendor, claimed that Germany bore a special responsibility for Catholic theology.

In my experience all the focus on obedience and sacrifice tends to make our walk with Christ one of prideful personal accomplishment rather than humble gratefulness for the grace of the cross.

For any believing Christian pursuing holiness, there can be no greater accomplishment than that.

For the Christian believer it reflects more of the divine possibility than the divine accomplishment.

And what could be better than the assurance of acceptance by God, in the fullness of what we have been and done, and granted a place in God's life where our human accomplishments are safely preserved for ever?

Both types of socialism can point to accomplishments which include (1) a vast improvement in education and health care for the general populace, to the point where the education and medical care of the poor is in some cases better than that available to them even in advanced capitalist countries; and (2) a reduction in the disparity between the poor and the rich, through supplying goods and services to the poor and also through elimination or heavy taxation of the rich.

And glossy checkout line headliners that splay this shock that over 40 - something women can still startlingly turn heads — as if having no wrinkle lines in your skin is somehow an accomplishment of galactic proportions and worthy of worship — and you can just be emptying your cart in checkout # 6 and end up feeling more like a piece of meat than the roast that's on sale for 1.99 this week.

He was a more impressive figure than our own Founding Fathers in at least three respects: He had been a slave for most of his life; he was a famously devout Christian; and his accomplishment remains unmatched to this day, for the Haitian Revolution is still the only successful slave revolt in history.

Fehr's contributions are real enough, but for Christians, and anyone who worries about the ontological, moral and epistemological dimensions of economic activity, his gaps are probably more concerning than his accomplishments.

The Vatican newspaper issued an article praising The Beatles for their musical accomplishments, despite their drug use, «dissolute lives» and their claim they were more famous than Jesus.

Stripped of religious rationalization and accomplishments, we are ready for the first time to be led in life by the Spirit rather than continuing to lead our own lives.

In these introductory chapters, I have examined the remarkable nature of the congregation, notable today less for its accomplishment than for its communal discourse that at once particularizes a corporate genius and links it to the symbolic structure of all societies everywhere.

But the sense of pride, accomplishment and joy are greater than my reticence — it brought tears to my eyes — I feel so glad for you.

There are several reasons for that accomplishment, but none is more significant than Hennessy's «Never Stop.

I have a lot of respect for Martha's life accomplishments, but, like most larger - than - life brands, it's (that is, Martha the brand's) quality has slipped.

His accomplishments include two wines listed in the Gambero Rosso Guide — Chiarlo's Barolo Cerequio received a «3 Glasses» rating for 5 consecutive years, a more consistent record of excellence than any other Barolo — as well as accolades as a top - 10 Italian wine in Wine Spectator's «Readers Choice Awards.»

With less than a minute on camera, Ray Lewis thanked his God for his accomplishments just one time.

The result, more than half a year later, is that sales of Smith's post-Olympic instant biography are negligible in England, and the book is not available in the U.S. Even in Ireland — even in Dublin, where Smith's family has lived for centuries — there are taxi drivers and nurses and bank tellers who will tell you that the accomplishments of Michelle Smith are a sham.

Third man i havent read too much from you before so i do nt know if you are one of those idiots which for years said that they would rather win fa cup than to get our Wenger trophy but then when we won fa cup they done nothing but belittle our accomplishment and where very quick in doing it.

The pass rusher will likely land in the first round, an incredible accomplishment for a player who's made even more growth since 2014 than Roadrunners football.

Other than that we resisted the urge to grab food while we were out so that was a big accomplishment for our busy family.

This happens often while potty training because kids love nothing more than to be praised for the accomplishments that they have done.

«I don't reward children for using the potty successfully — other than verbal encouragement — because their sense of accomplishment is reward enough,» she said.

Finally, employers are investing in their future work force by supporting breastfeeding; some studies have indicated that breastfed babies have potentially higher IQ's and better academic accomplishments than bottle - fed babies.Because of the far - reaching positive ecological, health, and social impact breastfeeding can make on our planet, it is imperative for anyone interested in protecting our children and our environment to do whatever possible to support, protect, and promote breastfeeding.

Before that, all your time is taken up with trying to feed and catch naps and do all those other things that suck up 24 hours but leave you with no memories and no accomplishments other than staying alive for another day.

We hosted more than a dozen events in 2011 — including a series of meetings in Washington, DC, and end - of - project gatherings in seven countries — to celebrate accomplishments, share experiences and resources, and discuss future directions for nutrition programming.

I felt such a sense of accomplishment and, after 10 months of waiting for the baby, there no better feeling than to have the process go quickly and smoothly.

At an event outside the Capitol with more than a dozen Democratic state legislators, LG Kathy Hochul highlighted accomplishments during her first term in office and laid out some priorities for the next four years.

One of the late Rep. Louise Slaughter's recent accomplishments was securing more than $ 15 million in federal funding for a new train station in Rochester.

The protesting organizations dispute those accomplishments, arguing that the Governor dragged his heels on spending for supportive housing to help the previously homeless with additional social service, and moreover the money will only create six thousand units, less than a third of the total need.

The day Nixon actually announced her candidacy, he released a statement that put front and center his liberal accomplishments, which read like a progressive wish list: «Governor Cuomo has delivered more real progressive wins than any other Democrat in the country, including passing marriage equality, the strongest gun safety law in the nation, a $ 15 minimum wage, free college tuition, paid family leave, record setting funding for public education, expanding and protecting healthcare for our most vulnerable, and banning fracking.»

While one of the main roles of the Office for the Aging is to advocate on behalf of older Oneida County residents, typically through services, programs, promoting independent community living, there is no better form of advocacy than highlighting the accomplishments of older person who have lived vibrant and productive lives.

Slaughter spent nearly 50 years in public service, and among her latest accomplishments was securing more than $ 15 million in federal funding for a new train station in Rochester.

The mayor also touted his accomplishments such as the more than 70,000 children enrolled in full - day pre-kindergarten, Police Commissioner James O'Neill's neighborhood policing program and his push for more affordable housing, reminding the audience that the city needs to be inclusive of people of all socioeconomic statuses.

His accomplishments over these past four years have been nothing less than extraordinary, and his vision for the future of our state is exactly what we need to keep New York moving in the right direction.

The Legislature Failed To Do Enough To Overcome A Scandal - Plagued Session That Will Be Remembered For The Wrong Reasons The 2015 legislative session ends with too many lawmakers leaving Albany with a feeling of relief, rather than a sense of accomplishment.

Perlman believes that MIT kids are less likely to hook up for one - night stands than others because «MIT women are not so susceptible to the need to be validated by men — they are validated by their own accomplishments.»

The expedition, led by organizer Norman Dyhrenfurth and climbing leader Willi Unsoeld, was one of the most stunning accomplishments in the history of climbing, not just for the meeting near the summit of two successful teams from opposite sides of the mountain, but for the teamwork that made the whole team much greater than the sum of the participants.

And for the first time in her career, she felt that the common thread was gender — that she was of less account than her male colleagues and that her accomplishments were all but invisible in a primarily male world.

For the bench press, you should be able to bench your bodyweight for a few reps, but working up to 1.5 times your bodyweight and eventually more than that as a one - rep max is definitely a prideful accomplishmeFor the bench press, you should be able to bench your bodyweight for a few reps, but working up to 1.5 times your bodyweight and eventually more than that as a one - rep max is definitely a prideful accomplishmefor a few reps, but working up to 1.5 times your bodyweight and eventually more than that as a one - rep max is definitely a prideful accomplishment.

From the friend who constantly makes you feel bad for not texting her daily to the one who is never truly happy for your accomplishments, there are some people who overwhelm you more than others.

But more than that, the personal growth that Richer Poorer has fostered for not just Tim and I as founders, but the whole team that works on the brand, has been my biggest accomplishment.