A Better way to live Ch1

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What significant event led to the author deciding on the title 'A Better Way to Live'?

A workshop he attended on self-improvement

A suggestion from a fan he met in a barber shop (correct)

A discussion with his editor about new trends

An inspiration from a personal experience in his career

What profession does the individual who suggested the book title to the author belong to?

Hairdresser

Author

Dentist (correct)

Psychologist

What central theme does the author believe influences our life decisions and encounters?

God's intervention and fate (correct)

Pure luck based on chance

Intellectual reasoning and planning

Random chance and coincidence

How does the author describe his previous routine of writing before deciding on the new title?

He always knew the title before writing the first sentence Signup and view all the answers

What was the reaction of Bantam's executives to the proposed title 'A Better Way to Live'?

They were unanimously approving of the title Signup and view all the answers

What does the author suggest can influence one's future according to their reactions to life events?

Reaction to golden opportunities or tragedies Signup and view all the answers

In the author's view, what does the term 'chance' symbolize as per Coleridge's quote?

God’s acknowledgement in disguise Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary basis for the author's next book?

Material from keynote speeches Signup and view all the answers

According to the author, what has become 'secrets' in today's fast-paced world?

Old principles of success Signup and view all the answers

What concern did the author and the publisher have about the title of the new book?

It did not reflect the content accurately Signup and view all the answers

What does the author believe people are searching for in their lives?

Quick fixes and easy solutions Signup and view all the answers

What does the author need to have before starting the writing process?

A title for the book Signup and view all the answers

How does the author view the speed of modern life?

As a barrier to understanding old principles Signup and view all the answers

How does the author throughout their career refer to the principles of success?

As fixed and unchanging Signup and view all the answers

What feeling did the author experience during the weeks spent trying to come up with a title?

Anguish and frustration Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Story of "A Better Way To Live"

The author was struggling to come up with a title for his new book, which would be based on principles of success spoken about in his speeches.
He had always chosen the title before writing a book and this process had been successful for him in the past.
While waiting for a haircut, a dentist, and fan of the author, suggested "The Choice" as a title for his book, which was the title of a book written by a character in one of his earlier books.
The title "A Better Way to Live" was chosen after his friend, the dentist, mentioned "The Choice" as a possible title for his new book.
The author believes it’s more than coincidence that people meet and that he was guided to the title for his book.
The author uses the phrase "fate, coincidence, luck, chance" and asks readers to consider that there might be more to these situations.
The author thinks this is more than just a chance meeting between him and the reader, but it is possible that God has brought them together for a specific reason.

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Description

Explore the inspiration behind the title 'A Better Way to Live' and its connections to success principles discussed in the author's speeches. This quiz delves into the story of how chance encounters can lead to significant outcomes. Reflect on the concepts of fate and coincidence as described by the author.