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What is the author's opinion on ego and status in the workplace?
What is the author's opinion on ego and status in the workplace?
- They are important for career success
- They are a false economy (correct)
- They are necessary for motivation
- They are irrelevant to work performance
According to the text, what is the price of progress?
According to the text, what is the price of progress?
- Comfort
- Hard work
- Discomfort (correct)
- Money
In the author's opinion, what is the cheat code for success?
In the author's opinion, what is the cheat code for success?
- Intelligence
- Industriousness (correct)
- Connections
- Money
What is the author's view on taking risks and making mistakes?
What is the author's view on taking risks and making mistakes?
What should people prioritize in communication, according to the author?
What should people prioritize in communication, according to the author?
What is the author's opinion on money?
What is the author's opinion on money?
What is the author's opinion on priorities and taking oneself too seriously?
What is the author's opinion on priorities and taking oneself too seriously?
Study Notes
- The author worked at a big corporate law firm for five years.
- Happiness should be intentionally carved out for oneself.
- Money is often a red herring and people should find their real objective.
- Ego and status are a false economy.
- People should communicate in others' language and prioritize people.
- Taking risks and making great mistakes can accelerate one's career.
- Authenticity is important at work.
- Industriousness is a cheat code for success.
- Discomfort is the price of progress.
- People should make conscious decisions about their priorities and not take themselves too seriously.
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Description
How to succeed in the corporate world? This quiz offers valuable insights and strategies from someone who has worked at a big law firm for five years. From finding happiness to prioritizing people and making conscious decisions, this quiz provides tips on how to succeed without compromising one's authenticity or values. Discover why ego and status are a false economy, why discomfort is the price of progress, and how taking risks and making mistakes can accelerate your career. Ready to level up your game? Take this quiz now.
