The Future and Dedication

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What is the key to success according to the reform school graduate?

Having multiple successful ventures

Applying for patents at the right time

Asking what you really want and listening to your own answers (correct)

Filing for a caveat at the patent office

What is the purpose of asking 'When should I start paying the price' according to the text?

To prompt action (correct)

To determine the cost of the endeavor

To evaluate the success of the venture

To prioritize tasks

What is a caveat as mentioned in the text?

An interview with a reform school graduate

A device that transmits voice over wires

A document declaring intent to create an invention and try to patent it (correct)

A successful entrepreneurial venture

What was Elisha Gray applying for at the patent office on February 14, 1876?

A caveat Signup and view all the answers

What did Elisha Gray learn at the patent office on February 14, 1876?

Another inventor had filed for a patent on a similar device just before him Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the last question 'When should I start paying the price' according to the text?

It prompts action and commitment to a start date Signup and view all the answers

What did W. Clement Stone teach the author about?

Overcoming procrastination Signup and view all the answers

What is the best solution to guard against becoming a complainer?

Cultivate gratitude Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as the most effective antidote to a negative attitude and a complaining spirit?

Expressing gratitude independently of one's feelings Signup and view all the answers

What do whatever-it-takes people know how to handle?

Their feelings Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest as an exercise for thirty days to eliminate procrastination?

Repeating 'Do it now' fifty times each morning and evening Signup and view all the answers

What is the main message conveyed by the immigrant shopkeeper's story in the text?

Appreciating small things leads to happiness Signup and view all the answers

What becomes stronger when one is grateful?

Faith and motivation Signup and view all the answers

What does good leadership entail, according to the text?

Working and rallying people when things go wrong Signup and view all the answers

What is described as the art of leadership according to the text?

Developing the leader within oneself Signup and view all the answers

What did President Harry Truman emphasize about understanding the other fellow's viewpoint?

'Do it now' exercise becomes essential Signup and view all the answers

According to Tim Hansel, what is difficult when your fists are clenched?

Embracing others' perspectives Signup and view all the answers

What does expressing gratitude for small and ordinary things lead to, as per the text?

Boosted morale Signup and view all the answers

What does Paul Martinelli believe is the most important quality in a good leader?

Being willing to make decisions Signup and view all the answers

What does Paul Martinelli do instead of waiting for the perfect moment to act?

He tests his ideas by implementing them Signup and view all the answers

What does Paul Martinelli encourage leaders to do?

Challenge every assumption Signup and view all the answers

Why is failure an essential step in the cycle of success?

It leads to the rewards of growth Signup and view all the answers

How does Paul Martinelli advise leaders to view failure?

As a constant companion of success Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important attitude for leaders and their teams to maintain?

A positive attitude and a strong belief in themselves Signup and view all the answers

What does Paul Martinelli believe is essential for leaders to model and their teams to embrace?

The willingness to fail Signup and view all the answers

"To make great progress, leaders must benchmark against ________."

The future potential of their team or organization Signup and view all the answers

What does Paul Martinelli believe is the only good assumption in business?

Assuming that there is a better way to do business Signup and view all the answers

What does Paul Martinelli view as an attitude of protecting against losses more than making gains?

Benchmarking against the past Signup and view all the answers

What does Paul Martinelli consider as most important quality in a good leader?

Being willing to test new opportunities for growth Signup and view all the answers

What does Paul Martinelli advise leaders not to fall victim to?

The ready-aim-aim-aim-aim syndrome Signup and view all the answers

What does the author consider as the best career advice?

Find your passion and follow it Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key steps in the author's personal development as a leader?

Exceeding expectations Signup and view all the answers

How does the author suggest leaders to connect with people?

By walking slowly through the crowd and meeting people Signup and view all the answers

What role does passion play in the author's career?

It fuels the author to strive for excellence Signup and view all the answers

What does the author suggest about exceeding expectations as a leader?

It's a key development step for leaders Signup and view all the answers

What drives leaders to get better and achieve more?

Positive discontent with what is Signup and view all the answers

How does the author describe leaders with great attitudes and whatever-it-takes mind-sets?

Exuding energy and enthusiasm Signup and view all the answers

What does the author emphasize about connecting with people as a leader?

It's important for building both relationships and organizations Signup and view all the answers

'Leaders who are passionate about their call create vision.' This statement means that:

'Passion fuels vision and is the focus of vision' Signup and view all the answers

'Good leaders are never satisfied with what is. They see what could be.' What does this imply about good leaders?

'They continually seek to achieve more' Signup and view all the answers

'If you exceed expectations, you’ll get another contract.' This statement implies that:

'Exceeding expectations leads to more opportunities' Signup and view all the answers

Why does the author consider nurturing one's passion as crucial for leaders?

To fuel them to strive for excellence Signup and view all the answers

What is the greatest value of learning?

Becoming better Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'Be-Good' mindset, as described in the text, focus on?

Proving intelligence Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of achieving success on one's ability to imagine achieving something better?

It impairs the ability to imagine achieving something better Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of maintaining the 'Be-Good' mindset when faced with something unfamiliar or difficult?

It causes anxiety and frustration Signup and view all the answers

What does success often ask, according to the text?

'What am I getting?' Signup and view all the answers

What is characterized by the 'Get-Better' mindset described in the text?

Focus on learning and mastering Signup and view all the answers

What does improvement through growth guarantee?

Better tomorrow Signup and view all the answers

'A mistake is only a failure if you don’t learn from it.' Who is attributed with this statement in the text?

'Roland Niednagel' Signup and view all the answers

'Leaders must challenge the process precisely because any system will unconsciously conspire to maintain the status quo.' Who wrote this in The Leadership Challenge according to the text?

'James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner' Signup and view all the answers

'The testfail-learn process creates the new content for our lives and team.' According to the text, what is created by the testfail-learn process?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

According to Heidi Grant Halvorson as mentioned in the text, what mindset creates anxiety and frustration when faced with something unfamiliar or difficult?

Be-Good Mindset Signup and view all the answers

How does Twyla Tharp define failure?

An indication that something new and different was tried Signup and view all the answers

What does the author suggest about the struggles and pain experienced on the path to success?

They are essential for appreciating progress Signup and view all the answers

According to Allison Eck, what is the significance of 'accidentals' in music?

They are purposeful musical pitches written into a piece for a precise reason Signup and view all the answers

Why does Sarah Rapp believe that people get bogged down by failure?

Their egos become their worst enemies Signup and view all the answers

According to Tim Harford, what is one of the reactions to failure?

Denial and refusal to admit mistakes Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'twenty-four-hour rule' mentioned in the text?

A guideline for moving on from both success and failure after 24 hours Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to be an 'accidental'?

To deviate from what's expected but with understanding of context Signup and view all the answers

What is the danger associated with becoming too attached to plans, as mentioned in the text?

Avoiding adaptation and necessary changes Signup and view all the answers

What does Twyla Tharp emphasize about doing only what you know very well?

It leads to constant stagnation and lack of progress Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of 'accidentals' in relation to musical boundaries?

They disregard musical boundaries in an unapologetic way Signup and view all the answers

What advice does Allison Eck give regarding 'accidentals'?

To understand the context and reason for using 'accidentals' Signup and view all the answers

What does Twyla Tharp suggest about real change and failure?

Real change inevitably involves failure, but not in the way many people understand it. Signup and view all the answers

What does Allison Eck discuss in her article mentioned in the text?

The impact of accidental musical notes on the listener's expectations. Signup and view all the answers

According to Sarah Rapp, what is the first reaction to failure?

Denial and reluctance to admit the mistake. Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's game plan for dealing with success and failure?

Give oneself 24 hours to celebrate success or cry over failure, then move on. Signup and view all the answers

What does the friend's formula for becoming an overnight success entail?

Showing up every day, working hard, and never doubting oneself. Signup and view all the answers

According to Twyla Tharp, what does stagnation due to fear of failure lead to?

A mark of accomplishment through erosion. Signup and view all the answers

What does Sarah Rapp suggest as a danger when dealing with failures?

<code>Titanic</code> plans that are unsinkable until they hit an iceberg. Signup and view all the answers