Uncover Your Path to Success
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What is the main criticism of inspirational speeches mentioned in the text?

  • They are often fun to listen to
  • They are delivered by former Olympians
  • They lack a scientific approach to performance (correct)
  • They focus too much on biographical information
  • What does the text suggest is needed instead of anecdotes in the context of performance improvement?

  • A science of performance (correct)
  • More motivational speeches
  • Biographical information about successful individuals
  • Personal journeys of successful individuals
  • What does the text imply about motivation as a driver of performance?

  • It is easily attainable through inspirational speeches
  • It is the key to success
  • It is important but not fully understood by many (correct)
  • It is irrelevant to performance
  • What is the text's attitude towards the lasting impact of sportspersons' personal journeys on professional life?

    <p>It is almost insulting to think it could have a lasting impact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text imply about the need for understanding why some people excel in their work?

    <p>There is a need for underlying principles to unlock this question</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An inspirational speech delivered by a former Olympian at a company conference is usually focused on the big M: management.

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

    The text suggests that listening to a sportsperson's personal journey may not provide lasting and usable principles for approaching one's job.

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

    The text implies that anecdotes about personal journeys are more important than a science of performance in understanding why some people work hard and excel.

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

    The text implies that motivation is a key driver of performance, but the knowledge of its source is not well understood by many.

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

    The text suggests that most people find it insulting to think that listening to a sportsperson's personal journey could have a lasting and usable legacy in professional life.

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

    What the text implies about the lasting impact of sportspersons' personal journeys on professional life is positive and valuable.

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

    The text suggests that understanding why some people excel in their work is easily attainable through motivational speeches.

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

    The main criticism of inspirational speeches mentioned in the text is their lack of scientific basis and practical application.

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

    The text implies that anecdotes are more necessary than a science of performance.

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

    The text implies that motivation is the sole driver of performance.

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

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