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What animal did Michele choose to represent her in the game?
What animal did Michele choose to represent her in the game?
- Lion
- Zebra
- Giraffe (correct)
- Elephant
How did the perception of Michele change among her schoolmates?
How did the perception of Michele change among her schoolmates?
- They saw her as simply small.
- They thought she was athletic.
- They believed she was shy.
- They considered her smart. (correct)
What incident occurred when Michele was at her grandma's house?
What incident occurred when Michele was at her grandma's house?
- She found a lost puppy.
- She was shoved by middle school boys. (correct)
- She helped her grandma cook.
- She won a race against her siblings.
What was Michele holding when she was shoved to the ground?
What was Michele holding when she was shoved to the ground?
What is a key theme in the book based on its contents?
What is a key theme in the book based on its contents?
How did Michele initially feel after being shoved and targeted?
How did Michele initially feel after being shoved and targeted?
What word did Michele hear for the first time during the incident?
What word did Michele hear for the first time during the incident?
Which chapter title suggests the importance of vulnerability?
Which chapter title suggests the importance of vulnerability?
What did Michele's grandma do after the incident?
What did Michele's grandma do after the incident?
What is the primary focus of the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women?
What is the primary focus of the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women?
In which chapter is the idea that being wrong can have value discussed?
In which chapter is the idea that being wrong can have value discussed?
What did Michele realize about her identity as a result of her math skills?
What did Michele realize about her identity as a result of her math skills?
Which concept is highlighted in the chapter concerning relationships?
Which concept is highlighted in the chapter concerning relationships?
What does the foreword suggest about Michele Sullivan’s approach to networking?
What does the foreword suggest about Michele Sullivan’s approach to networking?
What aspect of personal growth is mentioned related to external resources?
What aspect of personal growth is mentioned related to external resources?
What does the book encourage regarding asking for help?
What does the book encourage regarding asking for help?
What was primarily taught to the author by the people in their life?
What was primarily taught to the author by the people in their life?
How did the author describe the impact of knowing Alana?
How did the author describe the impact of knowing Alana?
Which of the following statements best reflects the author's perspective on appearance and dreams?
Which of the following statements best reflects the author's perspective on appearance and dreams?
What overarching question does the author pose about human interaction?
What overarching question does the author pose about human interaction?
What did the author's experience in middle school influence their view on others?
What did the author's experience in middle school influence their view on others?
What phrase became a mantra for the narrator during adolescence?
What phrase became a mantra for the narrator during adolescence?
What challenge did the narrator face while getting onto the school bus?
What challenge did the narrator face while getting onto the school bus?
How did the narrator feel about being the 'short girl' at school?
How did the narrator feel about being the 'short girl' at school?
What was the objective of the game 'Around the World' introduced in school?
What was the objective of the game 'Around the World' introduced in school?
What reward did participants in 'Around the World' receive for winning?
What reward did participants in 'Around the World' receive for winning?
How did the narrator's peers react to her over time?
How did the narrator's peers react to her over time?
What did the narrator suggest about the visibility of little people in public during her upbringing?
What did the narrator suggest about the visibility of little people in public during her upbringing?
What was the narrator's perception of her mother's influence on her life?
What was the narrator's perception of her mother's influence on her life?
What important advice did the author's mother give her during the car ride home from kindergarten?
What important advice did the author's mother give her during the car ride home from kindergarten?
How did the author feel during her annual orthopedic appointment at age ten?
How did the author feel during her annual orthopedic appointment at age ten?
What was the author's reaction to the doctor confirming she wouldn't grow any taller?
What was the author's reaction to the doctor confirming she wouldn't grow any taller?
What does the author imply about the perception others had about her due to her size?
What does the author imply about the perception others had about her due to her size?
Which of the following describes a key irony mentioned by the author?
Which of the following describes a key irony mentioned by the author?
What does the phrase 'pinch me moment' refer to in the context of the author’s experience?
What does the phrase 'pinch me moment' refer to in the context of the author’s experience?
What feeling did the author express during her childhood reflections on her height?
What feeling did the author express during her childhood reflections on her height?
What was the author thinking about during her car ride home from the doctor after her appointment?
What was the author thinking about during her car ride home from the doctor after her appointment?
What does rising above ourselves begin with?
What does rising above ourselves begin with?
Which of the following best explains the difference between having sight and actually seeing?
Which of the following best explains the difference between having sight and actually seeing?
What can people different from us offer according to the content?
What can people different from us offer according to the content?
Why is Dr. Kopits considered a unique physician?
Why is Dr. Kopits considered a unique physician?
How can seeing others influence our personal growth?
How can seeing others influence our personal growth?
What difficulties does the author mention about recognizing people?
What difficulties does the author mention about recognizing people?
What was the family's experience before contacting Dr. Kopits?
What was the family's experience before contacting Dr. Kopits?
Which statement best describes the author’s view on understanding others?
Which statement best describes the author’s view on understanding others?
What is described as the foundation of the author's leadership?
What is described as the foundation of the author's leadership?
How does the author suggest most disabled persons feel regarding their options?
How does the author suggest most disabled persons feel regarding their options?
What does the author believe the world would experience if everyone began looking up to each other?
What does the author believe the world would experience if everyone began looking up to each other?
What aspect of collaboration does the author emphasize as essential for achieving greater impact in life?
What aspect of collaboration does the author emphasize as essential for achieving greater impact in life?
According to the content, what is a crucial part of effective leadership?
According to the content, what is a crucial part of effective leadership?
What does the author imply about seeing the people around us?
What does the author imply about seeing the people around us?
What lesson does the author hope to share with others regarding their potential?
What lesson does the author hope to share with others regarding their potential?
What is one of the profound lessons the author has learned about relationships?
What is one of the profound lessons the author has learned about relationships?
What fundamental quality does the author believe is necessary for truly seeing others' value?
What fundamental quality does the author believe is necessary for truly seeing others' value?
How does the author describe the act of requesting help when in a subordinate position?
How does the author describe the act of requesting help when in a subordinate position?
What does the author suggest is involved in understanding others more deeply?
What does the author suggest is involved in understanding others more deeply?
What metaphor does the author use to describe hidden qualities in people?
What metaphor does the author use to describe hidden qualities in people?
According to the author, what did the experience with the company jet reveal about leadership and compassion?
According to the author, what did the experience with the company jet reveal about leadership and compassion?
What is required to 'see clearly' according to the reference made to Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's work?
What is required to 'see clearly' according to the reference made to Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's work?
What was the primary reason the author's father accompanied her to the car dealership?
What was the primary reason the author's father accompanied her to the car dealership?
What does the author imply about the nature of discovering personal stories of others?
What does the author imply about the nature of discovering personal stories of others?
What does the author keep as a reminder of her father's actions?
What does the author keep as a reminder of her father's actions?
How did the author manage the paper route with her bike?
How did the author manage the paper route with her bike?
What job did the author secure that correlated with her desire to have a car?
What job did the author secure that correlated with her desire to have a car?
What made the author's experience at the car dealership different when her father accompanied her?
What made the author's experience at the car dealership different when her father accompanied her?
What did the author learn about herself that made her suited for a career in IT?
What did the author learn about herself that made her suited for a career in IT?
What happened when the author visited car dealerships alone?
What happened when the author visited car dealerships alone?
How did the author feel about her father's help during her paper route in the snow?
How did the author feel about her father's help during her paper route in the snow?
What role did the author's familiarity with Caterpillar play in her decision to pursue a summer internship there?
What role did the author's familiarity with Caterpillar play in her decision to pursue a summer internship there?
What realization did the author have about her challenges after meeting Dr. Kopits?
What realization did the author have about her challenges after meeting Dr. Kopits?
What did Dr. Kopits want to understand through the X-rays and tests?
What did Dr. Kopits want to understand through the X-rays and tests?
How long did the testing process with Dr. Kopits take?
How long did the testing process with Dr. Kopits take?
What did Dr. Kopits reveal about the author's type of dwarfism?
What did Dr. Kopits reveal about the author's type of dwarfism?
What motivated the author initially in her school environment?
What motivated the author initially in her school environment?
What did the author refer to herself as among her friends?
What did the author refer to herself as among her friends?
How did Dr. Kopits's perspective influence the author?
How did Dr. Kopits's perspective influence the author?
What was one of the author’s primary concerns before seeing Dr. Kopits?
What was one of the author’s primary concerns before seeing Dr. Kopits?
What did Mary love more than anything else, according to the author's reflections?
What did Mary love more than anything else, according to the author's reflections?
What significant activity did the hallway friends plan involving the nurses' phone system?
What significant activity did the hallway friends plan involving the nurses' phone system?
Which character from the Peanuts gang was Lisa particularly fond of?
Which character from the Peanuts gang was Lisa particularly fond of?
What prank did the group pull using the phone system at the nurses' station?
What prank did the group pull using the phone system at the nurses' station?
What allergy did Lisa have that was mentioned in their shared experiences?
What allergy did Lisa have that was mentioned in their shared experiences?
What emotion did the group feel when they successfully activated the intercom system?
What emotion did the group feel when they successfully activated the intercom system?
What commonality did the author find significant among the friends in the hall?
What commonality did the author find significant among the friends in the hall?
Which treasure did the group discover throughout their time together?
Which treasure did the group discover throughout their time together?
What phrase did the author adopt as a personal mantra during her adolescence?
What phrase did the author adopt as a personal mantra during her adolescence?
What challenge did the narrator face when boarding the school bus?
What challenge did the narrator face when boarding the school bus?
How did the author feel about being called the 'short girl' at school?
How did the author feel about being called the 'short girl' at school?
In the context of the game 'Around the World', what was the main incentive to win?
In the context of the game 'Around the World', what was the main incentive to win?
What did the author mean by saying her differences were 'comparative'?
What did the author mean by saying her differences were 'comparative'?
How did the author's mother influence her view on life and opportunities?
How did the author's mother influence her view on life and opportunities?
What effect did winning the game 'Around the World' have on the author?
What effect did winning the game 'Around the World' have on the author?
What does the author imply about the visibility of individuals considered 'little people' during her upbringing?
What does the author imply about the visibility of individuals considered 'little people' during her upbringing?
Flashcards
Vulnerability (Personality trait)
Vulnerability (Personality trait)
A personality trait characterized by honesty, openness, and self-awareness; embracing weaknesses and imperfections, while recognizing the strength of seeking support from others.
Two Kinds of Growth
Two Kinds of Growth
Refers to two distinct approaches or types of personal development, possibly focusing on internal and external factors.
Knowledge at First Sight
Knowledge at First Sight
The concept that knowledge isn't immediate or readily apparent, requiring effort and understanding.
Seeing Others Takes Sacrifice
Seeing Others Takes Sacrifice
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Value of Being Wrong
Value of Being Wrong
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Letting Down Your Guard
Letting Down Your Guard
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Asking for Help Strength
Asking for Help Strength
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Intimacy over Influence
Intimacy over Influence
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Little Person in the 1970s
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Mom's Advice
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Around the World Game
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Game Reward
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Author's Strength
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Childhood Challenges
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Normalization
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Limited Exposure
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Self-Perception Shift
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Internal vs. External Validation
Internal vs. External Validation
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Unintentional Targeting
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Power of Words
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Emotional Resilience
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Growth Through Challenges
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Impact of Bullying
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Support System Importance
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Empathy vs. Sympathy
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Seeing Beyond First Sight
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The Power of Perspective
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The Importance of Support System
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Discovering Similarities
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Constant Growth
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Perception & Expectations
Perception & Expectations
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How did I get there?
How did I get there?
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Growth Stops, but Not My Journey
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Physical Growth vs. Personal Growth
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Being Saucy
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Devastated, but Not Defeated
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Now What?
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Seeing Beyond Sight
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The Challenge of Instant Recognition
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Expanding Understanding
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Gary's Story: The Benefit of 'Unlike Us'
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Dr. Kopits's Vision
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Beyond Self-Focus
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The Value of Others
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Seeing as a Sacrifice
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Mom's Mantra
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Looking Up, Not Down
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Expanded Perspective
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Foundation of Leadership
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Elevate Others
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Impact Beyond Existence
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Extracting Greatness
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Collaboration Strength
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Dwarfism as a Challenge
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Dr. Kopits's Perspective Shift
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Unleashing Potential
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The Spectrum of Little People
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Shortsightedness
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Beyond Physical Growth
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From Defense to Offense
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Empathy & Shared Experiences
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The 'Treasure' of Friendship
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Spying for Fun
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The Power of Laughter
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Common Ground & Connection
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Facing Challenges & Finding Strengths
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Seeing Beyond First Impressions
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Sacrifice for Understanding
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Eyes of the Heart
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Hidden Treasures
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Seeing is More Than Sight
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Beyond First Impressions
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The Value of Being Wrong
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Growth is a Journey
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Learning Through Failure
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Salesperson Sensitivity
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Father's Support
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Career Choice
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Caterpillar's Influence
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Self-Awareness and Skills
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Impact of Perspective
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Growth Beyond Physical Limits
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Study Notes
Book Title and Author
- Looking Up: How a Different Perspective Turns Obstacles Into Advantages
- Michele L. Sullivan
Praise for Looking Up
- Sheryl Sandberg (COO of Facebook and founder of LeanIn.org and OptionB.org): Cites the book's emphasis on empathy and compassion.
- Bono (musician and philanthropist): Praises the author's sharpness and uplifting message.
- Michael Bloomberg (founder of Bloomberg LP and Bloomberg Philanthropies): Highlights the book's lessons on leadership and collaboration from the author’s career in philanthropy.
- Cynthia DiBartolo (founder, chairwoman, and CEO of Tigress Financial Partners): Describes the author as differently abled and emphasizes her overcoming obstacles for personal and professional goals.
- Clay Scroggins (author of How to Lead in a World of Distraction): Recommends the book as a resource for personal and professional growth.
- Scott Harrison (founder and CEO of charity: water): Emphasizes the book's call to change perspective and view people for their inherent value, citing the author's impact on others.
- Ed Rapp (former Caterpillar Group president): Mentions being inspired by the author’s leadership style and embracing diversity.
- Bill Kurtis (award-winning journalist): Focuses on the value of looking up to others and investing in social impact endeavors.
- Jeff Whiteman (president/CEO of Empire Southwest): Highlights the book's potential to inspire and elevate others.
Contents
- Introduction: The Long and Short of It
- Chapter 1: Two Kinds of Growth
- Chapter 2: There Is No Such Thing as Knowledge at First Sight
- Chapter 3: Seeing Others Takes Sacrifice
- Chapter 4: The Value of Being Wrong-At First
- Chapter 5: Letting Down Your Guard
- Chapter 6: Make the First Move
- Chapter 7: Asking for Help Is a Strength, Not a Weakness
- Chapter 8: Choose Intimacy Over Influence
- Chapter 9: A New Line of Sight
- Chapter 10: The Real Measure of Impact
- Acknowledgments
- Notes
- About the Author
- Photos
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Explore Michele's character development and the incidents that shaped her identity in this engaging quiz. It covers important themes such as vulnerability, personal growth, and the perception of self among peers. Test your understanding of Michele's experiences and the broader messages in her story.