Achieving High Standing in Life Quiz
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What is the main reason behind not outshining a superior, as per the text?

  • To showcase one's own brilliance
  • To gain favor with the person in power (correct)
  • To make the superior feel insecure
  • To provoke resentment and envy
  • Why do people in power love a perfect courier?

  • Because the courier hides their strengths
  • Because the courier enables them to showcase brilliance (correct)
  • Because the courier provokes resentment and hate
  • Because the courier is more intelligent than the person in power
  • What does the author suggest is powerful in dealing with superiors?

  • Outshining the superiors
  • Openly showcasing one's intelligence
  • Discreet flattery (correct)
  • Provoking resentment and envy
  • Why does the author advise not to take a superior's favor for granted?

    <p>Because it can lead to promotion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of dealing with superiors, what mistake does the author highlight?

    <p>Cloaking one's brilliance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the author advise against outshining a superior?

    <p>Because it leads to resentment and envy from the superior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the author emphasize the need for a perfect courier in dealing with superiors?

    <p>To showcase the brilliance of the person in power.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the author suggest is a powerful strategy when dealing with superiors?

    <p>Cloaking your brilliance and letting the superior shine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the author mention that discreet flattery is powerful when dealing with superiors?

    <p>To gain favor from other colleagues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of dealing with superiors, what does the author imply about being a victim of envy?

    <p>It can hinder career progression.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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