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What event marked the beginning of the author's discomfort with the company's culture?
What was the author's father's advice during their lunch discussion?
Which food items did the author and his father try for the first time during their lunch?
What was one of the author's main concerns regarding the company after the leadership changes?
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What realization did the author come to after discussing with his father?
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How did the father's influence extend beyond the author's personal life?
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What was the reason behind the title of the book 'Lunch Meat and Life Lessons'?
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What significant change began to occur in the author's life around the year 2000?
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How did the author describe their early career experience by the year 2000?
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Which family member did the author feel closest to during their childhood?
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What does the author indicate they missed the most after their mother's passing?
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What action did the author take to strengthen their relationship with their father after their mother's death?
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What overall sentiment does the author express about their life before the changes and loss?
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Which of the following experiences did the author mention in regard to loss prior to their mother's death?
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What was one positive aspect of the author's family life mentioned?
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Study Notes
Mary's Career
- Mary was a successful businesswoman working in the people business.
- Her career was fulfilling with strong teams and minimal employee turnover.
- By the year 2000, she had 20 years of experience and enjoyed her work.
Mary's Family
- Mary was blessed with a family who supported her.
- She was close to her mother who was her constant source of love and support.
- Mary's close relationship with her father grew as he became her sole source of parental support after her mother's death.
The Loss of Mary's Mother
- Mary was deeply affected by the loss of her mother, missing her warmth, touch, and unconditional love.
- This loss highlighted the bond between Mary and her mother and the impact it had on Mary's life.
Mary's Work Challenges
- The company's culture shifted dramatically under new leadership.
- Mary felt increasingly uncomfortable with the company’s direction and leadership.
- This lead to a sense of distress and discouragement for Mary.
Mary's Lunch with Her Dad
- Mary met with her father for lunch to discuss her professional concerns.
- Her father advised her to focus on the positive and find the good in any situation.
- He reminded her of the importance of perspective and to 'deal with it'.
Mary's Dad's Impact
- Mary shared her lunch with her dad with her colleagues.
- Her father became an influential source of motivation for Mary and her coworkers.
- He was known for finding the positive in challenging situations, offering encouragement and perspective.
Lunch Meat and Life Lessons
- Mary's niece, Mandy, would visit her grandfather for lunch meat and life lessons when feeling down.
- This demonstrates the impact Mary's father had on her family.
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Explore the life of Mary, a successful businesswoman who faced both personal and professional challenges. This quiz delves into her fulfilling career, close family ties, the emotional impact of losing her mother, and the struggles she encountered in a shifting work environment.
