<p>ASSIGNMENT:Having the courage of one’s convictions is considered a virtue.But sometimes it’s prudent to compromise or change one’s mind.using examples…is it wise to change one’s mind??</p>
<p>While many claim that being strong-minded and unyielding is a virtue,i believe that it is rather a vice.There are many occasions in life when you have to be flexible and compromise or change your mind under certain cirsumstances,in order to achieve the desired result.</p>
<p>In 1100 B.C. the greek peninsula was divided into numerous self-governing city-states.However they all compromised and abandoned their strong-minded opinions and aggreed to join forces in order to defeat Troy.Once the Greeks arrived in Troy,Achilles,a few days after the war had started,was offended by the behavior of Aghamemnon,commander of the army and decided to leave the battle.Both Achilles and Aghamemnon were very stubborn and unwilling to compromise.Not only did Achilles not participate in battle,but he also convinced other kings of city-states to abscond from Troy and return to Grrece.However,a few weeks later Achilles and Aghamemnon abandoned their unyielding beliefs and were motivated by their common good to work together in order to achieve their goals.Aghamemnon wanted to increase his power and to take control of commerce in the Aegean.On the other hand Achilles sought immortality;he tried to commit great deeds that would remain in the memory of his people centuries after his death.Eventually,after ten years of cruel fighting,the indomitable city of Troy was conquered and both Aghamemnon and Achilles achieved their goals.Had they not compromised,they would not hae achieved such a glorious victory.</p>
<p>While this only one example it is indicative of the general truth;namely that in order to accomplish our goals we must be flexible and compromise.As shown by the Trojan war ambition looms over anybody,and can be a great motivator for people to abandon their strong-minded beliefs and achieve their goals.</p>