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The Greatest Salesman in the World Chapter 12
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The Greatest Salesman in the World Chapter 12

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What is the speaker's attitude towards the current day?

  • Fearful, as they're unsure of the future
  • Anxious, as they have a lot to accomplish
  • Appreciative, as if it's their last day (correct)
  • Indifferent, as it's just another day
  • According to the speaker, what will they do with every minute of the day?

  • Count down till the day ends
  • Savor its taste and give thanks (correct)
  • Waste it on unnecessary tasks
  • Take a break and relax
  • Why does the speaker want to make the most of this day?

  • Because they're feeling lazy
  • Because they want to make it their greatest day (correct)
  • Because they're afraid of tomorrow
  • Because they want to earn more gold
  • If the speaker survives this day, what will they do afterwards?

    <p>Fall to their knees and give thanks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the speaker's motivation for working harder than ever before?

    <p>To live this day as if it's their last</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main theme of the chapter?

    <p>Living each day as if it is your last</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the author's attitude towards yesterday's mistakes?

    <p>He ignores them and focuses on today</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the author's perspective on tomorrow?

    <p>He ignores it and focuses on today</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the author compare the hours of the day to?

    <p>A precious gift</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the author's attitude towards procrastination?

    <p>He avoids it with fury and destroys it with action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the author's view on the importance of relationships?

    <p>He views them as a source of comfort and strength</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the author's motivation for living each day as if it is his last?

    <p>To prove his love and greatness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the author's view on idleness?

    <p>He avoids it and views it as stealing from loved ones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the author's perspective on time?

    <p>It is limited and should be cherished</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the author's goal for the day?

    <p>To fulfill today's duties and cherish every moment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    I will live this day as if it is my ______

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

    I will make the best ______ of my life

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

    I will drink every ______ to its full

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

    I will labor harder than ever before and push my ______ until they cry for Relief

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

    Each ______ of today will be more fruitful than hours of yesterday

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

    I will live this day as if it is my ______

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

    I will not waste a moment mourning ______'s misfortunes

    <p>yesterday's</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can I ______ yesterday's wounds and make them whole?

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

    I will think of ______ no more

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

    I will live this day as if it is my ______ and what shall I do with this ______ precious day which remains in my keeping

    <p>last; last</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can I call back ______'s evil that was spoken?

    <p>yesterday's</p> Signup and view all the answers

    I will not think of ______ neither will I think of ______

    <p>yesterday; tomorrow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should I throw now after ______?

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

    I will greet this ______ with cries of joy

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

    Today I am indeed a ______ man

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

    The speaker is worried about having nothing to give tomorrow.

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

    The speaker wants to make today a normal day.

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

    The speaker will take it easy today and not work hard.

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

    The speaker is happy with their accomplishments so far.

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

    The speaker is grateful for the day they are living.

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

    The speaker is concerned about the mistakes of yesterday.

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

    The speaker believes that tomorrow's events can be influenced by today's actions.

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

    The speaker compares the hours of the day to a measurement of time.

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

    The speaker will think of yesterday and tomorrow when making decisions today.

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

    The speaker believes that idleness is a sign of love and greatness.

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

    The speaker will waste a moment mourning yesterday's defeats.

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

    The speaker believes that they can relive the errors of yesterday and write them.

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

    The speaker will live today as if it is their first day.

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

    The speaker will not cherish each hour of the day.

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

    The speaker will avoid procrastination with fury.

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

    Study Notes

    Living Each Day as if it's the Last

    • The author emphasizes the importance of living each day as if it's the last, without worrying about yesterday's mistakes or tomorrow's uncertainties.
    • Yesterday's experiences are buried forever, and it's pointless to dwell on them or try to relive them.
    • Similarly, tomorrow's events are unknown and may never come to pass, so it's futile to worry about them.

    Focus on the Present

    • The present day is all that matters, and its hours are the only eternity.
    • Each minute of the day is precious and should be cherished, as it can never be retrieved.
    • The author greets the sunrise with joy, gratitude, and thanks for the gift of a new day.

    Making the Most of the Day

    • The author realizes that today's hours are a bonus, undeserved, and that others who were better than him have departed.
    • This realization motivates him to make the most of the day, to become the best version of himself, and to achieve his purpose.
    • He vows to live this day as if it's his last, making every hour count, and trading every minute for something of value.

    Avoiding Time-Wasters

    • The author identifies procrastination, doubt, and fear as killers of time and resolves to avoid them with fury.
    • He will not court idleness, as it would steal from those he loves, and instead, focus on fulfilling his duties and living with love and greatness.

    Prioritizing Relationships and Work

    • Today, the author will prioritize his relationships, fondle his children, embrace his woman, and lift up a friend in need, as tomorrow may be too late.
    • He will give himself in sacrifice and work today, as tomorrow he may have nothing to give and no one to receive.
    • He will labor harder than ever before, sell more goods, earn more gold, and make every minute fruitful.

    The Ultimate Goal

    • The author's ultimate goal is to make this day the best day of his life, his greatest monument.
    • If it's his last day, he will make it count, and if it's not, he will fall to his knees and give thanks.

    Living Each Day as if it's the Last

    • The author emphasizes the importance of living each day as if it's the last, without worrying about yesterday's mistakes or tomorrow's uncertainties.
    • Yesterday's experiences are buried forever, and it's pointless to dwell on them or try to relive them.
    • Similarly, tomorrow's events are unknown and may never come to pass, so it's futile to worry about them.

    Focus on the Present

    • The present day is all that matters, and its hours are the only eternity.
    • Each minute of the day is precious and should be cherished, as it can never be retrieved.
    • The author greets the sunrise with joy, gratitude, and thanks for the gift of a new day.

    Making the Most of the Day

    • The author realizes that today's hours are a bonus, undeserved, and that others who were better than him have departed.
    • This realization motivates him to make the most of the day, to become the best version of himself, and to achieve his purpose.
    • He vows to live this day as if it's his last, making every hour count, and trading every minute for something of value.

    Avoiding Time-Wasters

    • The author identifies procrastination, doubt, and fear as killers of time and resolves to avoid them with fury.
    • He will not court idleness, as it would steal from those he loves, and instead, focus on fulfilling his duties and living with love and greatness.

    Prioritizing Relationships and Work

    • Today, the author will prioritize his relationships, fondle his children, embrace his woman, and lift up a friend in need, as tomorrow may be too late.
    • He will give himself in sacrifice and work today, as tomorrow he may have nothing to give and no one to receive.
    • He will labor harder than ever before, sell more goods, earn more gold, and make every minute fruitful.

    The Ultimate Goal

    • The author's ultimate goal is to make this day the best day of his life, his greatest monument.
    • If it's his last day, he will make it count, and if it's not, he will fall to his knees and give thanks.

    Living Each Day as if it's the Last

    • The author emphasizes the importance of living each day as if it's the last, without worrying about yesterday's mistakes or tomorrow's uncertainties.
    • Yesterday's experiences are buried forever, and it's pointless to dwell on them or try to relive them.
    • Similarly, tomorrow's events are unknown and may never come to pass, so it's futile to worry about them.

    Focus on the Present

    • The present day is all that matters, and its hours are the only eternity.
    • Each minute of the day is precious and should be cherished, as it can never be retrieved.
    • The author greets the sunrise with joy, gratitude, and thanks for the gift of a new day.

    Making the Most of the Day

    • The author realizes that today's hours are a bonus, undeserved, and that others who were better than him have departed.
    • This realization motivates him to make the most of the day, to become the best version of himself, and to achieve his purpose.
    • He vows to live this day as if it's his last, making every hour count, and trading every minute for something of value.

    Avoiding Time-Wasters

    • The author identifies procrastination, doubt, and fear as killers of time and resolves to avoid them with fury.
    • He will not court idleness, as it would steal from those he loves, and instead, focus on fulfilling his duties and living with love and greatness.

    Prioritizing Relationships and Work

    • Today, the author will prioritize his relationships, fondle his children, embrace his woman, and lift up a friend in need, as tomorrow may be too late.
    • He will give himself in sacrifice and work today, as tomorrow he may have nothing to give and no one to receive.
    • He will labor harder than ever before, sell more goods, earn more gold, and make every minute fruitful.

    The Ultimate Goal

    • The author's ultimate goal is to make this day the best day of his life, his greatest monument.
    • If it's his last day, he will make it count, and if it's not, he will fall to his knees and give thanks.

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    This quiz is about Chapter 12 of The Greatest Salesman in the World Part 1, focusing on the scroll marked five, living each day as if it's the last, and making the most of the present moment.

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