12 Questions
What was Seth Fiegerman's initial career setback after graduating from New York University?
Facing a layoff from his first job at Playboy magazine
What inspired Seth Fiegerman to start the blog OpeningLines.org?
His reflection on his early career setback
According to Fiegerman, what is a common misconception about successful people?
They are destined for greatness from the start
What did Steve Jobs do at the beginning of his tech career that is mentioned in the text?
Hacked land lines to make free long-distance calls
What did Seth Fiegerman discover when he explored the Playboy archives?
Interviews with famous celebrities
Why does Fiegerman believe that failure and setbacks are essential on the road to success?
Because they teach valuable lessons and lead to growth
What did Fiegerman become obsessed with after learning about successful people's early struggles?
Reading biographies
According to Fiegerman, what is success primarily attributed to?
Hard work and perseverance
What misconception did Fiegerman have about successful people like Mozart?
They were all child prodigies
How did Jennifer Egan's first novel impact her career?
It won her a Pulitzer Prize
What inspired Fiegerman to continue his career path despite early setbacks?
The stories of successful individuals' rough beginnings
What message does Fiegerman hope young people will take from his collection of origin stories?
'It's okay to fail' and learn from failures
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