Discover Your Key to Professional Success
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What is the author's opinion about ego and status?

  • They are important for success
  • They are a false economy (correct)
  • They are necessary for happiness
  • They are the key to happiness
  • What does the author believe is a cheat code for success?

  • Intelligence
  • Industriousness (correct)
  • Connections
  • Luck
  • What is the author's opinion on taking risks and making great mistakes?

  • They should be avoided at all costs
  • They can hinder one's career
  • They can accelerate one's career (correct)
  • They have no impact on one's career
  • What does the author believe is the price of progress?

    <p>Discomfort</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the author believe about authenticity at work?

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

    What does the author believe about conscious decision-making?

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

    What is the author's opinion on money?

    <p>It is often a red herring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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    Unlock the secrets to success with this quiz! Discover valuable insights and expert advice on topics such as authenticity, communication, risk-taking, and prioritization. Learn how to prioritize happiness over money, why ego and status are a false economy, and how discomfort can lead to progress. Whether you're just starting out in your career or looking to level up, this quiz will provide you with the tools and inspiration you need to achieve success on your own terms. So why wait? Take the quiz now and start

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