Philanthropy

     Philanthropy vs Charity what is the difference. Charity is really about what someone can do now (in the moment) for someone where as philanthropy is about what someone can do now and it will benefit in the future. Philanthropy is really about good will towards others and the benefitting and promoting good human welfare. Carnegie and Rockefeller were some of the more notable philanthropist because of their contributions to foundations of education, hunger, and the betterment of lives around the world. After researching philanthropy and charity I can now tell the difference between the two and have a better understanding of what they mean and do.

Thinking About Success

1. Skills
2. Opportunities
3. Hard Work
4. Luck

I ranked each word from most important factor to least important. I believe that you have to have skills in an area you want to work in. When you have those certain skills, opportunities come to you because you have what people are looking for. By working hard more opportunities come your way and you advance in the your field. The reason why I ranked luck last was because it requires no skill or effort.

Clothing: Need vs Want

In class we read articles on the industrial, retailing, and marketing of clothing. Popular stores such as Zara and H&M were the main topics of each article. I learned that each week, new styles are shipped into each store to keep up with the ongoing trend of fashion. Stores are always busy with the arriving of new fashion and the disposals of old fashion. H&M stores "mimic" the higher end new trends that have just arrived at a cheaper cost. My question is "Why is 'fast fashion' controversial?" According Fashion Theory 'fast fashion' is ultimately a waste. The saying fast fashion means lower cost production that mimics current "luxury fashion trend'. This is an idea of "want" then the idea of "need". People that wanted these cheaper versions of new fashion waste their money on new clothes constantly and when the trend goes out they go out for the new version. Some either through away the clothes after a couple of weeks and some give away their clothing to others. This article sums up the saying 'fast fashion' perfectly "Today's treasure, Tommorow's trash".

fast fashion