Lunchmeat & Life Lessons Ch: 9

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What significant event affected the father's butcher shop in 1951?

He decided to relocate the shop.

He partnered with another businessman.

A flood destroyed the shop. (correct)

He retired from the business.

How many siblings did the father have?

Six siblings

Four siblings

Nine siblings (correct)

Seven siblings

What was one of the father's key life lessons for his family?

Formal education is essential for success.

Financial success is the most important.

Happiness comes from being inspired in life. (correct)

Wealth ensures a good life.

What was the family's living situation before the author's birth?

They owned a farm with various livestock. Signup and view all the answers

What activity did the family regularly participate in on Sundays?

Going to church followed by a fun day. Signup and view all the answers

What was the author's family's weekly tradition that helped celebrate small milestones?

Buying a prize every Sunday Signup and view all the answers

How did the author's colleague initially react to the idea of celebrating on Sundays?

She thought the idea was absurd Signup and view all the answers

What did the author expect from her colleagues on her birthday?

Some acknowledgment and celebration of her birthday Signup and view all the answers

What was the father's surprising response when the author expressed her disappointment about her birthday being forgotten?

He suggested she should have reminded everyone about her birthday Signup and view all the answers

What lesson did the author learn from her father's response regarding birthday celebrations?

It's important to communicate one's needs and expectations Signup and view all the answers

How did the author ensure that her colleagues and family would remember her birthday in the future?

By personally reminding everyone three days in advance Signup and view all the answers

What unique event did the author organize when she became the Kansas City Area Manager?

A client appreciation event with an awards theme Signup and view all the answers

What was the reaction of reserved businessmen and women to the celebratory event organized by the author?

They expressed gratitude and participated enthusiastically Signup and view all the answers

What does the author's father suggest about celebrating birthdays and milestones?

People should actively promote their own celebrations Signup and view all the answers

What phrase best embodies the author's upbringing regarding celebrations?

Celebrate every chance you get Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Butcher's Wisdom

The author's father always celebrated life's events and instilled this value in his children.
The author's father worked in the meat business and built his own butcher shop.
The author's father valued celebrating milestones and emphasized the importance of making them special.
The author's father believed people are responsible for creating their own celebrations if others forget.
The author learned this lesson firsthand when her coworkers forgot her birthday.
The author took it upon herself to celebrate the 100,000 hour milestone achieved by her team, even though her boss, Jack, did not.
In doing so, the author found that Jack valued celebrating, but did not always act accordingly.
The author developed a deal with Jack to help him celebrate achievements, becoming an internal coach for him in this area.
The author created her own butcher wisdom by combining her father's advice, creating a new principle: "Joy makes you happy about yourself".

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Explore the valuable life lessons learned from the author's father, a butcher who emphasized the importance of celebrating milestones. This quiz delves into the concept of taking personal responsibility for celebrations, even when others forget. Discover how these insights shaped the author's philosophy and led to innovative practices in the workplace.