The Choice Ch:4
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The Choice Ch:4

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What did Todd and Glenn learn to manage in their daily routine?

  • How to complete their homework quickly
  • How long they could linger over breakfast (correct)
  • How to pack their school bags efficiently
  • How to wake up early for school
  • What type of books were reserved on the lower shelves of the lighthouse?

  • History books and biographies
  • Favorite and valuable volumes on success (correct)
  • Mystery novels and thrillers
  • Children's literature and fairy tales
  • Which book was NOT mentioned in the collection of first editions?

  • How to Win Friends and Influence People
  • Ragged Dick
  • The Great Gatsby (correct)
  • Acres of Diamonds
  • What skill did the author acquire during high school that helped with writing?

    <p>Typing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect did the environment of the lighthouse have on the author's writing?

    <p>It inspired memories of their youth and mother.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the initial career path the narrator intended to pursue?

    <p>Journalist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major event impacted the narrator's plans after high school?

    <p>Mother's sudden death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the narrator's mother have him reading at a young age?

    <p>Works by Kipling and Emerson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the narrator, what does the writing profession lack that other creative arts do not?

    <p>Feedback and encouragement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the narrator intend to achieve through the book he was writing?

    <p>To resurrect forgotten success principles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the narrator describe his writing process?

    <p>Frustrating and laborious</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the narrator do for a living before reevaluating his life?

    <p>He worked in the field of sales.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the median annual income for many published authors according to the narrator?

    <p>Less than $5,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What philosophical shift does the narrator observe in societal views on success?

    <p>An increase in superficial methods for achieving success</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What motivated the narrator to revisit his writing dreams?

    <p>Seeing his children with Father's Day cards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Author's Life

    • The author moved to a lighthouse with his family and began working on a book about success.
    • The author was inspired by his mother's dream for him to become a writer.
    • His mother encouraged him to read classic authors like Kipling and Emerson, and he began writing short stories at a young age.
    • He was accepted to the University of Missouri's journalism school but had to abandon his plans after his mother's unexpected passing.
    • After working in sales for years, he decided to pursue writing again, inspired by spending time with his sons.

    The Book

    • The author's book, "A Better Way to Live," is about the principles of success.
    • He utilizes books on success by authors like Cotton Mather, Benjamin Franklin, Elbert Hubbard, and Russell Conwell.
    • He believes these principles have been forgotten in recent times.
    • The book took nearly twenty months to complete, with the author working diligently on each chapter.
    • The author compared writing a book to preparing a speech, noting the lack of immediate feedback and applause.

    Family Life

    • The author enjoyed time with his family, including gardening and participating in activities like coaching Little League and exploring New Hampshire.
    • The author highlighted the importance of family time and shared memories.
    • The author emphasizes that having goals without a plan is ineffective. He set a goal to finish the book in ten months but ended up finishing it in twenty months.

    Publishing

    • The author and his wife, Louise, carefully selected a leading New York publishing house, based on their previous successes in motivational and self-help books.
    • The author's wife typed the final manuscript and prepared it for submission.
    • They were inspired to submit the manuscript because they believed Joshua Croydon, the former lighthouse owner, would be proud.

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    Explore the inspiring life of the author who turned personal loss into motivation for writing. This quiz delves into the themes of his book, 'A Better Way to Live,' where he revives forgotten principles of success influenced by classic authors. Test your knowledge on his experiences and insights on achieving success.

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