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What does the quote 'Events, dear boy, events' by Harold Macmillan suggest?
What does the quote 'Events, dear boy, events' by Harold Macmillan suggest?
- He preferred to prioritize solving existing problems over new initiatives.
- His promises were not important to him.
- Unexpected events prevented him from fulfilling his promises. (correct)
- He was too busy to focus on making major changes.
Why do many people find it challenging to make significant changes in their lives, according to the text?
Why do many people find it challenging to make significant changes in their lives, according to the text?
- Self-help books provide ineffective advice.
- People are inherently resistant to change.
- They lack the motivation to improve their lives.
- Existing obligations and responsibilities often take precedence. (correct)
What is the main reason why 'complete happiness and fulfillment' is often short-lived, according to the text?
What is the main reason why 'complete happiness and fulfillment' is often short-lived, according to the text?
- Major life events disrupt happiness.
- People get bored easily.
- External factors prevent sustained happiness. (correct)
- People are naturally inclined towards dissatisfaction.
Why do individuals often resort to making declarations of good intentions, as mentioned in the text?
Why do individuals often resort to making declarations of good intentions, as mentioned in the text?
What is the central theme of the text regarding personal change and improvement?
What is the central theme of the text regarding personal change and improvement?
Why is it not easy to radically improve your own life?
Why is it not easy to radically improve your own life?
What does Marcel Proust suggest is more important than traveling to new places?
What does Marcel Proust suggest is more important than traveling to new places?
In the context of the text, what does the quote 'Giving up smoking is easy ... I've done it hundreds of times' imply?
In the context of the text, what does the quote 'Giving up smoking is easy ... I've done it hundreds of times' imply?
What is suggested as the biggest obstacle to improving one's life in the text?
What is suggested as the biggest obstacle to improving one's life in the text?
What is the main idea proposed in the text regarding self-improvement?
What is the main idea proposed in the text regarding self-improvement?
