What I learned from these readings is that writing is a dynamic activity that enhances and sharpens your thinking and is not just a tool to record your thoughts. Writing forces, you to structure your thoughts logically. It forces you to put your ideas in order, making them easier to understand, both for yourself and others. By doing this it makes complex concepts easier to understand more effectively. For instance, in class today we started with a broad concept about what Salesses purpose for his writing was then slowly narrowed it down. Writing can also lead to personal growth by setting track of goals and reflecting on it later. Seeing it written down on paper helps visually see the growth as well. Growing up in an immigrant household I was rarely praised for any accomplishments. My parents never praised me for any academic awards, sports achievement or winning club positions and would always compare me to others and because of that I never felt like I did enough, or I could always do better. It wasn’t until I started writing my college essays and applying to schools that by writing down all my awards and accomplishments that I realized I have accomplished a lot. It took me seeing my accomplishments written out for me to recognize my achievements and growth. Writing has never been my strong suit as I still struggle with grammar and other writing skills however, it still has sharpened my knowledge and skills and showed me a different way of thinking.