Word: mindset
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...With that mindset, Blake went in relaxed to the ITA All-American Championships--the second leg of the NCAA Grand Slam--in October. Playing loose, but with great confidence, Blake exceeded all expectations, by powering to the title...
...weakness of this novel is that forced into the raw, unedited action is some cliched philosophy. Each character represents a certain mindset, an extreme faith or belief, and Teran flounders around with strained dialogue between Case and Bob and even a couple of extremely uncomfortable visits into Cyrus's mind. While it is certainly necessary that Teran explores the motivation behind the actions of these three characters, it's disappointing that they fit into predictable molds. Bob, the straight-as-an-arrow, law-abiding, conformist believes in the Christian God without question or doubt. Case, the rebellious, radical, ex-druggie...
Actually, the absurdity of this film is quite intentional-the writers, director, and actors all embrace it wholeheartedly. So, too, will many viewers: the smart pacing, nimble performances, and wry sense of purpose ease the audience into the right mindset. The unabashedly titillating images and stomach-churning humor somehow seem less offensive when viewed in the film's self-knowing package...
...came in with a different mindset today," Vail said. "I didn't have to worry about pacing myself so much, since I knew I was only throwing at most three innings...
...three months, I will graduate and move to New York City, a place known for the brusque, get ahead mindset of its inhabitants. I expect to feel at home there; I rarely smile at strangers on the street, don't make conversation in elevators and dislike chatty wait staff...