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Writing Challenge #32: Paraphrasing Seth

Posted by Nafis on June 17, 2011

I read a blog post, “Disaster Tolerance”, written by Seth. In the blog, he mentions that there are two truths about disasters. First, most disasters are not avoidable. Second, they are not so destructive as they seem.

Then, he explains that the acceptance of aforementioned truths creates a positive attitude towards risk-taking. Next, he defines “Disaster Tolerance” as concentrating on the bright side of the outcome rather than being frightened by the probable horrible results. According to him, when you focus on the negative side, negativity will more probably come true. So, by “Disaster tolerance”, you are just focusing on the positive aspects, and as it is said “You reap what you sow”, you cultivate positive outcomes.

Source: Disaster Tolerance, Seth Godin's blog, http://sethgodin.typepad.com/.

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Nafis June 22, 2011 15:07

Dear Tara, thanks a million times! This skill is really important. Seth's blog is very interesting and challenging. Thanks a lot for the correction.
Tara Benwell June 22, 2011 14:47

Excellent! You will need this skill at University. Thanks for taking part in this month's challenge. I hope you enjoyed Seth's blog.

Challenge: Can you improve this sentence?
"Second, they are not that much destructive as they seem."
Nafis June 20, 2011 20:02

Dear Ali, thanks a lot for reading it.
Nafis June 20, 2011 20:01

Dear Karenina, thanks a lot for reading it. Glad you liked it.
Nafis June 18, 2011 0:34

Dear Expector, ....(Laughing) that's right. I realized it when I put the link to writing challenge post. I really like how you did it. It's totally creative. I couldn't leave a comment for you since it wasn't a blog. Excellent job dear Expector!
Expector Smith June 17, 2011 21:59

I'm so glad we happend to have chosen the same blog post by Seth. What a conincidence! But we rephrased it in a different way.
Nafis June 17, 2011 20:56

Thanks a lot dear Zahra. However, I always think I'm terrible at paraphrasing. My mind is frozen!
Zahra June 17, 2011 20:29

Thanks dear Nafis for the nice paraphrasing. Well-done. Excellent. You've put the blog into simple words which makes it easy for the reader to fully get the message.

Thanks.

Have a great time

:)
Nafis June 17, 2011 14:49

Dear Martin, it's so nice of you. Thank YOU! Seth's topics are interesting.