University Of Success Ch 8

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What is described as never knocking and requiring personal initiative to pursue?

Success

Self-respect

Opportunity (correct)

Destiny

According to the content, what does the author suggest one should develop to better handle opportunities?

Rigorous planning skills

Networking abilities

Financial acumen

A strong self-image (correct)

Which statement best reflects the broader definition of opportunity presented?

Opportunity encompasses overcoming personal challenges and negative feelings. (correct)

Opportunity only exists in educational settings.

Opportunity is mainly about achieving financial wealth.

Opportunity is limited to career advancements.

What is the main essence of George Eliot's quote referenced in the content?

We often fail to recognize opportunities until they have passed. Signup and view all the answers

What mental attitude is suggested as important for capitalizing on opportunities?

Confident and positive Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant obstacle to seeing opportunities according to the content?

Maintaining low self-esteem Signup and view all the answers

How can one effectively move toward opportunity?

Visualize past successes as if they are happening now Signup and view all the answers

What behavior is discouraged in the content regarding self-perception?

Belittle oneself in comparison to others Signup and view all the answers

What is suggested as an effective mindset for achieving goals?

Establishing quiet and constructive goals Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized about the current state of the world in terms of opportunity?

Opportunities for fulfillment still exist Signup and view all the answers

What internal factors are essential for an individual to seize opportunities?

Good feelings about oneself and determination Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the major messages conveyed about opportunities for individuals?

Everyone can create opportunities for themselves. Signup and view all the answers

How should one view past frustrations and limitations in relation to future opportunities?

As tools to learn and grow towards new opportunities. Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase best summarizes the concept of being an explorer or inventor in the context provided?

Seizing opportunities and seeking innovative solutions. Signup and view all the answers

What mindset is encouraged for overcoming self-defeating beliefs?

Acknowledging one's difficulties but focusing on possibilities. Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest is necessary to nurture opportunities?

Development of creative and imaginative powers. Signup and view all the answers

According to the content, what common misconception do many people have about opportunities and themselves?

They view themselves as unworthy of success. Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason the doctor stopped attending the morning surgeries?

He preferred to sleep in the mornings. Signup and view all the answers

How did the scrubwoman cope with her difficult life circumstances?

She found strength to support herself and her daughter. Signup and view all the answers

What was the scrubwoman's attitude towards her work?

She found joy in the process by humming while she worked. Signup and view all the answers

What aspirations did the scrubwoman’s daughter have after graduating from college?

To get a job teaching underprivileged children. Signup and view all the answers

What did the doctor express when he noticed the scrubwoman's new appearance?

Surprise at her transformation. Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the scrubwoman's previous relationship with the doctor?

She was unaware of his presence until that night. Signup and view all the answers

What lesson can be drawn from the doctor's story about the importance of opportunity?

One may unintentionally block themselves from opportunities. Signup and view all the answers

How did the scrubwoman’s attitude change over time after her husband’s death?

She learned to find joy despite her circumstances. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Opportunity

Opportunity does not knock
Opportunity is something you create
Opportunity is not just for the other guy
Opportunity is a possibility for everyone
Opportunity is about recognizing, pursuing, and seizing it
Opportunity encompasses a wide area:
- Warding off negative feelings
- Functioning under pressure
- Rising above vanity, bigotry, and deceit
- Self-acceptance and inner peace
- Steering yourself toward a productive goal
Opportunity is about mobilizing yourself for action and seizing it at the right time
Opportunity is about turning crises into opportunities, defeats into successes, and frustration into fulfillment
You must fight for your right to fulfill your opportunity
You must support yourself instead of undermining yourself
You must develop your creative and imaginative powers instead of worrying about what other people think
Opportunity is about exploring, inventing, originating, and adapting

What Happens When You Close The Door on Opportunity?

A doctor declined the opportunity to become a plastic surgeon because he couldn’t wake up early enough to observe surgeries
He was qualified to succeed, but he denied himself success
He shut the door on his own opportunity

Seeing Opportunity Through a Scrubwoman's Story

This story is about a scrubwoman who found opportunity in her life
She lost her husband in a car accident 12 years ago
She has a daughter who is about to graduate from college with a degree in psychology
Her daughter wants to teach underprivileged children and then have children of her own
The scrubwoman is proud of her daughter and her accomplishments
She is happy and sings a song of happiness while she works
She has found opportunity in helping her daughter attain a life hopefully easier than her own
She wears a wig to look better for her daughter
She found opportunity in helping her daughter towards a better life
Even in tiring, ill-rewarded work, she found an opportunity to sing a song of happiness

How To Move Towards Opportunity

Keep an eye on the red light on your mental dashboard
Stop yourself from moving toward your opportunities if there are real reasons, but don't let negative feelings hold you back
Live in the present
You must escape the past and look to the opportunities of the present
Stop belittling yourself
You can be great at any job
Try to set constructive goals
Move towards your goals without unnecessary fanfare
Remember your past successes and live them again in your imagination, projecting them into the present

The Importance of Recognizing and Seizing Opportunities

This world is far from perfect, but it nevertheless contains many opportunities
You must ask yourself if you are stopping yourself from pursuing opportunities for unrealistic reasons or because you don’t believe you deserve success
It is important to live in the present and not dwell on the past
You must accept yourself as you are to see opportunity
You must not belittle yourself
You must be quiet, purposeful, and constructive people who move towards their goals.

Quiet Determination

The author admires people who achieve great things without boasting.
The author's nephew, Joe, quietly pursues his goals in the field of chemistry.
Joe is motivated by the author's previous research on wound healing.
Joe's determination to cure cancer inspires the author.

Facing Crises

The author believes in facing crises calmly and courageously.
The author emphasizes the importance of self-respect and maintaining a positive self-image.
To cope with adversity, the author suggests remembering past successes.

Opportunity and Self-Respect

The author believes that opportunities exist in the "Inner Space" of our minds.
New educational opportunities have emerged, such as using "talking typewriters" to help children learn.
The author advocates for an active approach to opportunity-seeking rather than waiting passively.
The author stresses the importance of building self-respect along with seeking external opportunities.
Respecting yourself is essential for living well, even in a world with limited resources and challenges.
The author encourages embracing compassion, courage, and personal strengths.
The author believes in creating opportunities for yourself through self-reflection and self-improvement.

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This quiz explores the concept of opportunity and how it can be created, recognized, and seized by everyone. It delves into the importance of self-acceptance, overcoming negative feelings, and mobilizing oneself toward action. Learn how to turn crises into opportunities and cultivate your creative powers.