How important is it to succeed?

Outline: Introduction (1 paragraph): Argue ------ Thesis statement

Thesis (3-4 paragraphs)

Conservative POV --> Important

- People work their whole lives with their aim of succeeding.

- Success = A good life. No success = A tough/difficult life

- Success brings you respect --> gives you a higher standing in society.

AOS

-Economy (Financially stable, Financial Success(Bill Gates)

-Political (Member of government, achieved power and fame, presidents)

-Society (In the past)

Anti-Thesis(2-3 paragraphs)

- Liberal POV --> Not important

- It is not success that matters, but the process of achieving it.

- No incentives to succeed, everything is provided. (For example, in Singapore, housing, education and medical assistance is offered to everyone - even those who cannot afford it)

AOS

-Modern Society

-Cultural

Synthesis (2-3 paragraphs)

Moderate POV

What kind of success is the question referring to? Financial? Political? Personal?

OR

When is someone considered to have succeeded?

What MUST he have achieve?

Conclusion (1 paragraph)

- Idealistically, success is important to all

- However, in reality, there are many forms and degree of success.

By Fernando, Kenny, Shakeela.