Avoiding Average Planning Mistakes Quiz
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Which mindset does an AP have to adopt?

  • Extraordinary mindset (correct)
  • Flexible mindset
  • Average mindset
  • Persistent mindset

    • What is the key to unlocking unlimited possibilities as an AP?

  • Dreaming big
  • Being average
  • Thinking differently (correct)
  • Facing challenges

    • What is the difference between doing more and doing better as an AP?

  • Doing more is about quality, doing better is about quantity
  • Doing more is about quantity, doing better is about quality (correct)
  • Doing more and doing better are the same
  • There's no difference

    • What must you become in order to thrive amidst resistance?

    <p>Adaptable and flexible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will be positively impacted by embracing the acquisition partner mindset?

    <p>All areas of your life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is true about the world's expectations of being average?

    <p>Being average is no longer enough</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average number of books read by the average American worker in a year?

    <p>Less than one book</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many books does the average top CEO in the United States read in a year?

    <p>Five books</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much more income do the top CEOs make compared to the average worker?

    <p>19 times more</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Howard Schultz, the founder of Starbucks, do during the 2008 financial crisis?

    <p>Visited individual Starbucks locations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Howard Schultz visit individual Starbucks locations during the 2008 financial crisis?

    <p>To understand the challenges from every angle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened to Starbucks during the 2008 financial crisis?

    <p>Starbucks thrived</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is average considered perilous in today's world?

    <p>It doesn't account for market resistance and unexpected challenges.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the average American worker read in a year?

    <p>Less than one book</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many hours does the average American worker work in a week?

    <p>37.5 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who earns significantly more than the average American worker?

    <p>Top CEOs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Howard Schultz, the founder of Starbucks, do during tough times in 2008?

    <p>Traveled the country to connect with customers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you let go of, if you accept that average is not an option?

    <p>The notion that you can plan for every variable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mindset that allows for growth and transformation in every aspect of life?

    <p>The acquisition partner mindset</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What's wrong about starting on the wrong foot?

    <p>It is completely okay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What's true about the power to change?

    <p>It is within you</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the failing formula?

    <p>Average is the failing formula</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What's the mindset of an acquisition partner?

    <p>It is an all pervasive philosophy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What's the the impact of the acquisition partner mindset?

    <p>It has a spillover effect on other areas of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for the failure of average planning?

    <p>Lack of flexibility and adaptability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of the acquisition partner mindset?

    <p>Expecting the unexpected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between average planning and exceptional planning?

    <p>Considering all possible scenarios</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the acquisition partner mindset encourage you to do?

    <p>Strive for excellence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main message regarding planning?

    <p>Average planning leads to failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main benefit of embracing the acquisition partner mindset?

    <p>Refusing to settle for anything less than the best</p> Signup and view all the answers

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