The Greatest Success Ch: 12

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What is essential for controlling one's destiny according to the content?

  • Quick decision-making
  • Perseverance without hesitation
  • Enduring patience (correct)
  • Ambition without restraint

What does the content suggest about the nature of success?

  • Success requires gradual and steady effort. (correct)
  • Success can be hurried if one is determined.
  • Success is a race that must be won quickly.
  • Success is solely based on luck.

In what way does the content describe the relationship between patience and achievements?

  • Patience is crucial for significant accomplishments. (correct)
  • Patience is irrelevant to achievement.
  • Immediate goals are more important than patience.
  • Achievements come quickly to those who are impatient.

How does the content characterize the temptations of wealth, fame, and power?

<p>They can be destructive and misleading. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What metaphor is used to illustrate the importance of patience in completing a large task?

<p>Building a pyramid one stone at a time. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the content, how does impatience affect personal attributes?

<p>It can destroy careers and relationships. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate outcome of exercising patience as described in the content?

<p>The life one deserves. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following attributes is described as useless without patience?

<p>Ambition (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What emotional states should patience help to manage according to the content?

<p>Pride and jealousy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'Patience is power' signify in the context of the content?

<p>Patience empowers personal control. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Patience and Success

  • Patience is essential for controlling your destiny.
  • Great achievements require patient work and waiting.
  • Life is not a competition, take your time to achieve your goals.
  • Avoid shortcuts or quick fixes to wealth, fame, or power, as they can lead to destruction.
  • Patience is the key to overcoming adversity and achieving success.
  • Without patience, ambition, bravery, and wealth-seeking are futile.
  • Patience allows you to bear any hardship and survive any defeat.
  • Patience helps control your destiny and achieve desired outcomes.
  • Patience fosters contentment for yourself and those around you.
  • True success cannot be rushed, just like flowers bloom in their own time.
  • Even monumental tasks, like building pyramids, are built one step at a time.
  • Patience is a powerful tool, helping manage emotions like anger, envy, pride, and impulsivity.
  • Patience ultimately leads to a fulfilling life.

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