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Questions and Answers
What motivated Hope to go outside for fresh air?
What motivated Hope to go outside for fresh air?
- To meet the security guard
- To take a break from her colleagues
- To clear her head (correct)
- To avoid working on her plan
Why did the security guard approach Hope?
Why did the security guard approach Hope?
- To ask her about her work performance
- To inform her about building policies
- To give her a compliment
- To encourage her to smile again (correct)
What was Hope's initial thought about the #11 bus?
What was Hope's initial thought about the #11 bus?
- She wished she could ride it instead of working
- She thought passengers looked happy despite heading to work (correct)
- She wanted to get off it and go home
- She considered it an inconvenience for commuters
What story did the security guard share with Hope?
What story did the security guard share with Hope?
How did the security guard feel when Hope stopped smiling at him?
How did the security guard feel when Hope stopped smiling at him?
What realization did Hope come to after speaking with the security guard?
What realization did Hope come to after speaking with the security guard?
What phrase did the security guard use to help convey hope to Hope?
What phrase did the security guard use to help convey hope to Hope?
How did Hope respond to the security guard's story?
How did Hope respond to the security guard's story?
What emotion did Hope primarily exhibit at the beginning of the story?
What emotion did Hope primarily exhibit at the beginning of the story?
What impacted the security guard's day positively before Hope stopped smiling?
What impacted the security guard's day positively before Hope stopped smiling?
Flashcards
What is Hope's emotional state at the start of the story?
What is Hope's emotional state at the start of the story?
A feeling of unease, worry, or distress caused by a stressful situation.
Who does Hope need to convince with her plan?
Who does Hope need to convince with her plan?
The executive team is the group of senior managers responsible for making important decisions and setting strategic direction for the company. They are the ones who will decide whether Hope's plan is executed.
What is the core message of the story?
What is the core message of the story?
The idea that instead of dwelling on negativity, one should focus on the fact that things could be much worse.
Why does the security guard want to see Hope smile again?
Why does the security guard want to see Hope smile again?
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What is the purpose of the security guard's Snoopy story?
What is the purpose of the security guard's Snoopy story?
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What does Hope's lack of interaction with the security guard reveal about her?
What does Hope's lack of interaction with the security guard reveal about her?
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What is the impact of the security guard's interaction with Hope?
What is the impact of the security guard's interaction with Hope?
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What is the outcome of the story for Hope?
What is the outcome of the story for Hope?
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What is the lesson about being 'consumed with oneself'?
What is the lesson about being 'consumed with oneself'?
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What is the overall message of the story?
What is the overall message of the story?
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Study Notes
Hope's Negative Mindset and the Security Guard's Intervention
- Hope, feeling overwhelmed by work and negativity, contemplates self-harm metaphorically.
- She is deeply focused on her own problems, failing to notice the security guard.
- This disregards the guard's presence, and his attempt to cheer her up.
The Security Guard's Perspective and Advice
- The security guard knew Hope's name and was aware of a previous positive interaction.
- He highlights the significant impact of her smile on him in the past.
- He attributes her current demeanor to a focus on her problems.
- He encourages Hope to consider the possibility of things being worse and uses the Snoopy analogy.
- The guard wishes for Hope to return to her previous positive disposition.
The Impact of the Interaction
- Hope is prompted to reflect on the guard's words, specifically about self-absorption.
- She realized her own negative thoughts were affecting others, especially her colleagues.
- She questions whether Dan was correct in suggesting she focus on work for a positive outcome to benefit herself and those around her.
- Hope acknowledges the need for immediate action on saving her company.
- She highlights the importance and need for personal growth amidst work challenges.
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