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Questions and Answers
What was the narrator's first full-time job?
What was the narrator's first full-time job?
- Working in a bookstore
- Salesperson
- Building boats (correct)
- Construction worker
What is the primary message conveyed about the importance of reading?
What is the primary message conveyed about the importance of reading?
- Reading helps individuals improve their lives in various ways. (correct)
- Reading decreases creativity and innovation.
- Reading is unnecessary for personal growth.
- Reading can lead to financial wealth only.
What significant change did the narrator make after reading 'The Greatest Salesman in the World'?
What significant change did the narrator make after reading 'The Greatest Salesman in the World'?
- He stopped drinking beer
- He moved to a new city
- He decided to build a bigger boat
- He resigned from his job in boat building (correct)
According to Dr. Orison S. Marden, what types of books should one read?
According to Dr. Orison S. Marden, what types of books should one read?
How did Bob react when the narrator mentioned that he had written a book?
How did Bob react when the narrator mentioned that he had written a book?
What is suggested as a daily practice to enhance reading habits?
What is suggested as a daily practice to enhance reading habits?
What does the narrator attribute to the difference in their life paths over the seven years?
What does the narrator attribute to the difference in their life paths over the seven years?
What negative mindset does Bob represent in contrast to the message of growth?
What negative mindset does Bob represent in contrast to the message of growth?
What activity did Bob prefer to do when the narrator was reading books?
What activity did Bob prefer to do when the narrator was reading books?
What outcome is expected from maintaining a daily reading habit?
What outcome is expected from maintaining a daily reading habit?
What was the atmosphere of the boat factory when the narrator returned after seven years?
What was the atmosphere of the boat factory when the narrator returned after seven years?
What does the phrase 'grow rich' imply in the context provided?
What does the phrase 'grow rich' imply in the context provided?
In what climate did the narrator work while building boats?
In what climate did the narrator work while building boats?
What is a common misconception about reading reflected in the content?
What is a common misconception about reading reflected in the content?
What did the narrator say he achieved by reading personal growth books?
What did the narrator say he achieved by reading personal growth books?
Flashcards
Personal Growth
Personal Growth
Improving oneself in various aspects of life, like skills, knowledge, or attitudes.
Reading for Improvement
Reading for Improvement
Reading books that enhance your taste, imagination, ambition, and ideals to improve life.
Daily Reading Habit
Daily Reading Habit
Reading for at least 15 minutes each day consistently.
Powerful Reading
Powerful Reading
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Richer Life (Growth)
Richer Life (Growth)
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Choosing Change
Choosing Change
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Dr. Orison's Advice
Dr. Orison's Advice
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Power of Choice
Power of Choice
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Reading Books for Growth
Reading Books for Growth
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Regret
Regret
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Job/career impact
Job/career impact
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Different paths
Different paths
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Building boats
Building boats
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The Greatest Salesman in the World
The Greatest Salesman in the World
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Bob's reaction
Bob's reaction
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