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What is the speaker's goal for today?
What is the speaker's goal for today?
- To announce their accomplishments to the world
- To perform at the market average
- To set a low target to ensure success
- To multiply their value a hundredfold (correct)
What will happen if the speaker's goals are attained?
What will happen if the speaker's goals are attained?
- They will raise their goals even higher (correct)
- They will announce their accomplishments to the world
- They will take a break to celebrate
- They will stop striving for more
What is the significance of the grain of wheat in the passage?
What is the significance of the grain of wheat in the passage?
- It represents a small goal to be achieved
- It is a symbol of the speaker's current value
- It illustrates the potential for exponential growth (correct)
- It is a reminder of the speaker's humble beginnings
What is the speaker's attitude towards praise and recognition?
What is the speaker's attitude towards praise and recognition?
What is the speaker's approach to goal-setting?
What is the speaker's approach to goal-setting?
What is the tone of the passage?
What is the tone of the passage?
What is the central idea of the scroll marked 8?
What is the central idea of the scroll marked 8?
What is the author likened to in the scroll?
What is the author likened to in the scroll?
What is necessary for the wheat grain to grow and multiply?
What is necessary for the wheat grain to grow and multiply?
Why does the author believe it is better to aim high?
Why does the author believe it is better to aim high?
What is the author's attitude towards stumbling and falling?
What is the author's attitude towards stumbling and falling?
What is the significance of the words on the scrolls?
What is the significance of the words on the scrolls?
What is the author's goal for each day?
What is the author's goal for each day?
What is the author's attitude towards their own goals and dreams?
What is the author's attitude towards their own goals and dreams?
Why does the author believe they need to set goals and objectives?
Why does the author believe they need to set goals and objectives?
What is the significance of speaking one's goals and dreams aloud?
What is the significance of speaking one's goals and dreams aloud?
What is the significance of the image of the mulberry leaf in the passage?
What is the significance of the image of the mulberry leaf in the passage?
What is the speaker's attitude towards failure?
What is the speaker's attitude towards failure?
What is the speaker's approach to achieving their goals?
What is the speaker's approach to achieving their goals?
What is the significance of the image of the cypress tree in the passage?
What is the significance of the image of the cypress tree in the passage?
What is the speaker's attitude towards their own abilities?
What is the speaker's attitude towards their own abilities?
What is the significance of the image of the sheep's hair in the passage?
What is the significance of the image of the sheep's hair in the passage?
What is the speaker's attitude towards their own potential?
What is the speaker's attitude towards their own potential?
What is the significance of the image of the sun in the passage?
What is the significance of the image of the sun in the passage?
What is the speaker's attitude towards speaking their goals and dreams aloud?
What is the speaker's attitude towards speaking their goals and dreams aloud?
What is the significance of the image of the castle in the passage?
What is the significance of the image of the castle in the passage?
What is the speaker's motivation for setting high goals?
What is the speaker's motivation for setting high goals?
What is the speaker's philosophy regarding their own abilities?
What is the speaker's philosophy regarding their own abilities?
What is the speaker's attitude towards recognition and praise?
What is the speaker's attitude towards recognition and praise?
What is the significance of the grain of wheat analogy?
What is the significance of the grain of wheat analogy?
What is the speaker's approach to achieving their goals?
What is the speaker's approach to achieving their goals?
What is the overall tone of the passage?
What is the overall tone of the passage?
The speaker aims to multiply their value by ten today.
The speaker aims to multiply their value by ten today.
The speaker believes that announcing their goals to the world will guarantee success.
The speaker believes that announcing their goals to the world will guarantee success.
One grain of wheat, when multiplied hundredfold, will feed a small village.
One grain of wheat, when multiplied hundredfold, will feed a small village.
The speaker is content with their current performance in the market.
The speaker is content with their current performance in the market.
The speaker believes in keeping their goals secret until they are achieved.
The speaker believes in keeping their goals secret until they are achieved.
The speaker is motivated by the desire to receive praise and recognition from others.
The speaker is motivated by the desire to receive praise and recognition from others.
According to the passage, the speaker is likened to a grain of wheat.
According to the passage, the speaker is likened to a grain of wheat.
The passage implies that the speaker's value can only be multiplied by others.
The passage implies that the speaker's value can only be multiplied by others.
The passage suggests that the speaker's goals are too high.
The passage suggests that the speaker's goals are too high.
The speaker believes that they must wait for the whims of nature to achieve their goals.
The speaker believes that they must wait for the whims of nature to achieve their goals.
The passage implies that the speaker's failures are a result of their inabilities.
The passage implies that the speaker's failures are a result of their inabilities.
The speaker believes that setting high goals is a way to guarantee success.
The speaker believes that setting high goals is a way to guarantee success.
According to the passage, the speaker believes that speaking their goals aloud is unnecessary.
According to the passage, the speaker believes that speaking their goals aloud is unnecessary.
The passage suggests that the speaker is motivated by the desire for recognition and praise.
The passage suggests that the speaker is motivated by the desire for recognition and praise.
The passage implies that the speaker's goals are only for the present day.
The passage implies that the speaker's goals are only for the present day.
The speaker believes that they are limited by their own abilities.
The speaker believes that they are limited by their own abilities.
Today I will multiply my value a _______________________ fold.
Today I will multiply my value a _______________________ fold.
I will always let my reach exceed my _______________________.
I will always let my reach exceed my _______________________.
I will never be content with my performance in the _______________________.
I will never be content with my performance in the _______________________.
One grain of wheat when multiplied 100 fold will produce 100 _______________________.
One grain of wheat when multiplied 100 fold will produce 100 _______________________.
Let the world instead approach me with _______________________ and may I have the wisdom to receive it in humility.
Let the world instead approach me with _______________________ and may I have the wisdom to receive it in humility.
Today I will multiply my value 100 _______________________.
Today I will multiply my value 100 _______________________.
A _______ leaf touched with the genius of man becomes silk.
A _______ leaf touched with the genius of man becomes silk.
A cypress tree touched with the genius of man becomes a _______.
A cypress tree touched with the genius of man becomes a _______.
If it is possible for leaves and clay and wood and hair to have their value multiplied _______ by man, cannot I do the same with the clay which bears my name?
If it is possible for leaves and clay and wood and hair to have their value multiplied _______ by man, cannot I do the same with the clay which bears my name?
Today I will multiply my value _______ hundredfold.
Today I will multiply my value _______ hundredfold.
The wheat can be placed in a sack and dumped in a stall until it is fed to _______.
The wheat can be placed in a sack and dumped in a stall until it is fed to _______.
I am likened to a grain of wheat which faces one of three _______.
I am likened to a grain of wheat which faces one of three _______.
To grow and multiply it is necessary to plant the wheat grain in the darkness of the _______.
To grow and multiply it is necessary to plant the wheat grain in the darkness of the _______.
I have the power to choose my own _______.
I have the power to choose my own _______.
Today I will surpass every action which I performed _______.
Today I will surpass every action which I performed _______.
The same winds will carry my voice to those who will listen and my words will announce my _______.
The same winds will carry my voice to those who will listen and my words will announce my _______.
Study Notes
The Power of Multiplying Value
- The author reflects on the potential to multiply their value 100 fold, just as a mulberry leaf can be transformed into silk or a field of clay into a castle with the touch of human genius.
- The author compares themselves to a grain of wheat, which can be fed to swine, ground into bread, or planted to grow and produce more wheat.
- The key difference is that the author has a choice in their own destiny, unlike the wheat.
The Importance of Goals
- To multiply their value, the author decides to set goals for the day, week, month, year, and life.
- The author believes that setting goals will help them crystallize their life and live up to their full potential.
- The author aims to set goals that are higher than their current performance, and will not be concerned if they stumble or fail.
The Path to Success
- The author recognizes that they must nurture their body and mind to fulfill their dreams.
- They will not wait for circumstances to change, but instead will take control of their own destiny.
- The author believes that surpassing their own achievements is more important than surpassing others.
Commitment to Growth
- The author is committed to committing to their goals, even if others may laugh or doubt them.
- They will always strive to improve their performance, and will not be content with their current achievements.
- The author will announce their goals to the world, but will not proclaim their accomplishments, instead letting others recognize their success.
The Potential for Multiplication
- The author believes that if one grain of wheat can produce 100 stalks, then they too can multiply their value 100 fold.
- This multiplication can have a profound impact on the world, just as the wheat can feed all the cities of the earth.
- The author is committed to continuing to multiply their value, and will do so again and again, achieving greatness and inspiring wonder.
The Power of Multiplying Value
- The author reflects on the potential to multiply their value 100 fold, just as a mulberry leaf can be transformed into silk or a field of clay into a castle with the touch of human genius.
- The author compares themselves to a grain of wheat, which can be fed to swine, ground into bread, or planted to grow and produce more wheat.
- The key difference is that the author has a choice in their own destiny, unlike the wheat.
The Importance of Goals
- To multiply their value, the author decides to set goals for the day, week, month, year, and life.
- The author believes that setting goals will help them crystallize their life and live up to their full potential.
- The author aims to set goals that are higher than their current performance, and will not be concerned if they stumble or fail.
The Path to Success
- The author recognizes that they must nurture their body and mind to fulfill their dreams.
- They will not wait for circumstances to change, but instead will take control of their own destiny.
- The author believes that surpassing their own achievements is more important than surpassing others.
Commitment to Growth
- The author is committed to committing to their goals, even if others may laugh or doubt them.
- They will always strive to improve their performance, and will not be content with their current achievements.
- The author will announce their goals to the world, but will not proclaim their accomplishments, instead letting others recognize their success.
The Potential for Multiplication
- The author believes that if one grain of wheat can produce 100 stalks, then they too can multiply their value 100 fold.
- This multiplication can have a profound impact on the world, just as the wheat can feed all the cities of the earth.
- The author is committed to continuing to multiply their value, and will do so again and again, achieving greatness and inspiring wonder.
The Power of Multiplying Value
- The author reflects on the potential to multiply their value 100 fold, just as a mulberry leaf can be transformed into silk or a field of clay into a castle with the touch of human genius.
- The author compares themselves to a grain of wheat, which can be fed to swine, ground into bread, or planted to grow and produce more wheat.
- The key difference is that the author has a choice in their own destiny, unlike the wheat.
The Importance of Goals
- To multiply their value, the author decides to set goals for the day, week, month, year, and life.
- The author believes that setting goals will help them crystallize their life and live up to their full potential.
- The author aims to set goals that are higher than their current performance, and will not be concerned if they stumble or fail.
The Path to Success
- The author recognizes that they must nurture their body and mind to fulfill their dreams.
- They will not wait for circumstances to change, but instead will take control of their own destiny.
- The author believes that surpassing their own achievements is more important than surpassing others.
Commitment to Growth
- The author is committed to committing to their goals, even if others may laugh or doubt them.
- They will always strive to improve their performance, and will not be content with their current achievements.
- The author will announce their goals to the world, but will not proclaim their accomplishments, instead letting others recognize their success.
The Potential for Multiplication
- The author believes that if one grain of wheat can produce 100 stalks, then they too can multiply their value 100 fold.
- This multiplication can have a profound impact on the world, just as the wheat can feed all the cities of the earth.
- The author is committed to continuing to multiply their value, and will do so again and again, achieving greatness and inspiring wonder.
The Power of Multiplying Value
- The author reflects on the potential to multiply their value 100 fold, just as a mulberry leaf can be transformed into silk or a field of clay into a castle with the touch of human genius.
- The author compares themselves to a grain of wheat, which can be fed to swine, ground into bread, or planted to grow and produce more wheat.
- The key difference is that the author has a choice in their own destiny, unlike the wheat.
The Importance of Goals
- To multiply their value, the author decides to set goals for the day, week, month, year, and life.
- The author believes that setting goals will help them crystallize their life and live up to their full potential.
- The author aims to set goals that are higher than their current performance, and will not be concerned if they stumble or fail.
The Path to Success
- The author recognizes that they must nurture their body and mind to fulfill their dreams.
- They will not wait for circumstances to change, but instead will take control of their own destiny.
- The author believes that surpassing their own achievements is more important than surpassing others.
Commitment to Growth
- The author is committed to committing to their goals, even if others may laugh or doubt them.
- They will always strive to improve their performance, and will not be content with their current achievements.
- The author will announce their goals to the world, but will not proclaim their accomplishments, instead letting others recognize their success.
The Potential for Multiplication
- The author believes that if one grain of wheat can produce 100 stalks, then they too can multiply their value 100 fold.
- This multiplication can have a profound impact on the world, just as the wheat can feed all the cities of the earth.
- The author is committed to continuing to multiply their value, and will do so again and again, achieving greatness and inspiring wonder.
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This quiz covers the 15th chapter of 'The Greatest Salesman in the World' that discusses the power of human genius in multiplying the value of ordinary things.
