University Of Success Ch 15
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What common practice do many successful individuals credit for their achievements?

  • Constantly picturing their success (correct)
  • Networking with influential people
  • Reading self-help books
  • Following precise routines
  • What does the author imply about the upbringing they had?

  • It followed a strict disciplinary approach.
  • It was rich in psychological guidance.
  • It lacked modern educational methods. (correct)
  • It ensured they would become a successful person.
  • Which author is mentioned as a student of the mind?

  • Dr.Spock
  • B.F. Skinner
  • Carl Jung
  • Dr.Marcus Bach (correct)
  • What description is given of the author's mother’s compliment?

    <p>It revealed her desire for a different child.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of success is noted as mysterious and not well understood?

    <p>The workings of the mind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the narrator's parents expect of him during his upbringing?

    <p>To do something worthwhile with his life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the narrator feel about being an 'unwanted wanted child'?

    <p>He felt uniquely special</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What common complaints do students express to the narrator?

    <p>They lack guidance and support from their parents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What activity did the narrator choose over going to church with his mother?

    <p>Fishing with his father</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What influenced the narrator's sense of expectations as he grew up?

    <p>Parental expectations and life experiences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the narrator's father, despite being a churchgoer, prioritize on the Sunday of the fishing trip?

    <p>Spending time outdoors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is indicated about the narrator's relationship with his father?

    <p>They rarely spent time together.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the man on the rescue ship Salta attribute his composure to?

    <p>His English heritage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do the Iowa farmers typically express their feelings towards their harvest?

    <p>They frequently complain about their challenges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is suggested about the relationship between expectation and realization?

    <p>Expectation can enhance the experience of realization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is implied about planning according to the text?

    <p>Too much planning can stifle spontaneity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What reaction did the guest have upon arriving at The Crow’s Nest?

    <p>He was intimidated by the silence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the narrator realize about God's world during the bike ride?

    <p>It encompassed life, freedom, and nature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the narrator's inner voice urging them to do regarding man-made markers?

    <p>To not be misled by them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the narrator's mother react to the fishing catch?

    <p>She expressed concern about the timing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the visit to Avery Cooke on his centennial birthday, what quality did Cooke attribute to his long life?

    <p>Expectations of longevity and wellness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept did the narrator associate with achieving goals?

    <p>The miracle of great expectations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the narrator's father expect from him?

    <p>To accomplish something worthwhile with his life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What realization did the narrator have about their personal journey?

    <p>They alone could uncover their true self.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the narrator imply by the phrase 'a sensitive response to all life everywhere'?

    <p>An awareness of connection and divinity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Power of Perception

    • Successful people often visualize themselves achieving their goals, even during difficult times.
    • Author Marcus Bach emphasizes the importance of great expectations, even in the absence of traditional guidance or upbringing.
    • His own upbringing lacked traditional support, but an expectation to do something worthwhile in life shaped his future.
    • The author describes unwritten family precepts that were rarely discussed but implicitly understood and followed.
    • He recalls a significant fishing trip with his father, despite his mother's disapproval, which led to a newfound awareness of God's presence in nature.
    • This experience contributed to his belief that God's world encompasses both "church" and "fishing," as long as one truly loves Him.
    • Bach later realizes the importance of great expectations in his life, citing Avery Cooke's long life and excellent health as an example.
    • He believes that expectations, when rooted in a deep-feeling level, generate the qualities needed for their attainment.
    • Iowa farmers are presented as an embodiment of this principle, hiding their great expectations behind a façade of negativity, yet achieving excellent results.
    • The author warns against letting expectations outweigh realization, emphasizing the importance of a healthy balance.
    • Planning without being overly rigid is essential, allowing for spontaneity and flexibility in life.
    • He shares an anecdote where a guest arriving at night to their quiet retreat finds the contrast stressful, illustrating the need for careful consideration of guest preferences.

    Visitors and Expectations

    • The writer recounts how his guest at "The Crow's Nest" was uncomfortable with the isolation of the location and had a string of negative experiences in the guest house.
    • The guest's complaints include a noisy hot water heater, a clogged toilet, a tree squirrel on the roof, and a faulty door lock.
    • The writer contrasts his initial high expectations for the guest's stay with the reality, highlighting the importance of embracing spontaneity and unexpected events.
    • The writer emphasizes that the guest was unfamiliar with the wilderness of the Canadian outdoors and had an aversion to being alone.
    • The writer believes that a more natural, accepting approach can lead to more fulfilling experiences.

    The Art of Expectation

    • The writer draws a comparison between expecting the worst and inviting it to happen.
    • He argues that negative expectations can be an indication of positive potential gone astray.
    • He emphasizes that the power of expectation lies in feeling, which is influenced by one's will and ultimately rooted in the spirit.

    Reasons for Failure

    • The writer shares a personal anecdote about choosing to patronize struggling businesses, later realizing he was unwittingly contributing to their negativity.
    • He underlines that identifying with failure can lead to perpetuating it.
    • He cites an example of a traveler who consistently encountered bad service because he expected it, highlighting the "self-fulfilling prophecy" aspect of negative expectations.
    • The writer discusses the anecdote of a person who feared fires and later experienced one, suggesting that anxieties can manifest into reality.
    • He concludes by suggesting that conquering fear and embracing faith are crucial for achieving success.

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    Explore the insights of Marcus Bach on visualization and the impact of expectations in shaping our lives. This quiz dives into his upbringing, significant life experiences, and the intertwined relationship between faith and nature. Discover how great expectations can lead to worthwhile achievements.

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