Fall Foward...Persevere, Embracing Risks, and Pursuing Passion
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What did Nelson Mandela say about playing small?

  • Playing small is settling for less
  • Playing small is not living up to your potential (correct)
  • There is no passion in playing small
  • Playing small is not worthwhile

    • What is the main message of the text?

  • Taking risks is important (correct)
  • Failure is inevitable
  • Success comes from perseverance
  • Using your talents to help others

    • What is the significance of Reggie Jackson and Thomas Edison in the text?

  • They both invented the light bulb
  • They both played baseball
  • They both failed many times before succeeding (correct)
  • They both had successful acting careers

    • What does the author mean by 'if you don't fail, you're not even trying'?

    <p>Avoiding failure means you're not taking risks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the older woman in the beauty shop say to the narrator?

    <p>You are going to travel the world and speak to millions of people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event made the narrator change his major and pursue acting?

    <p>Working as a counselor at a camp</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is taking risks not just about?

    <p>Going for a job</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What message does the narrator believe can be found in the movie Philadelphia?

    <p>Falling forward is important in life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The narrator believes that taking risks is necessary for a worthwhile life?

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

    True or false: The narrator believes that having a backup plan is important?

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

    True or false: Reggie Jackson holds the record for the most strikeouts in baseball history?

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

    True or false: Thomas Edison's one thousandth experiment was successful?

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

    True or false: The narrator believes that failure is inevitable in life?

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

    True or false: The narrator believes that failing is a sign of not trying?

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

    True or false: The narrator believes that failure can help determine one's path in life?

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

    True or false: The narrator was 20 years old when he had his lowest point.

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

    True or false: The older woman in the beauty shop personally knew the narrator.

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

    True or false: The narrator changed his major multiple times.

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

    True or false: The narrator traveled the world and spoke to millions of people as the woman prophesied.

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

    True or false: The narrator's talent in acting was recognized by a fellow counselor at the YMCA camp.

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

    True or false: The character the narrator played in the movie Philadelphia overcame his fears.

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

    True or false: The narrator encourages taking risks and being open to new ideas.

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

    True or false: The author believes that failure is not necessary for personal growth.

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

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