Quiz:

  1. According to the speaker, what is a primary obstacle that prevents people from thinking in ways that support prosperity, despite understanding concepts like “think from the end”?
  2. The speaker uses Jeff Bezos’s alleged management style as an example of what kind of mentality driving behavior? What are the potential negative long-term effects of this mentality?
  3. Explain the concept of the “disease of more” as described in the excerpt. How does fear contribute to this mindset?
  4. The speaker connects the stories we tell ourselves to our future outlook. Provide an example of how a past negative experience can shape a person’s narrative about their future.
  5. What is the speaker’s perspective on the idea of needing to be afraid of legitimate threats in the world, using the example of a neurosurgeon?
  6. Explain the speaker’s analogy of life being “simple, but not easy.” How does this relate to making choices and decisions?
  7. Describe the process the speaker outlines connecting choices, decisions, and actions. What is the key question to ask when making an initial choice?
  8. What does James Clear’s quote, “every choice and every decision is a vote for who you want to be in the future,” mean in the context of developing a prosperity mindset?
  9. According to the speaker, what is often the underlying cause of behaviors like “doom scrolling” or mindless eating?
  10. What is the “3 to 7 second rule” discussed at the end of the excerpt, and how does it relate to taking action on desired changes or inspirations?

Answer Key:

  1. The primary obstacle is fear. The speaker argues that fear makes people make the worst decisions possible and prevents them from consistently adopting a prosperity mindset.
  2. The speaker uses Bezos as an example of a fear-based mentality driving behavior, where the goal is to keep employees terrified to increase productivity. The negative long-term effects include burnout, stress, and a generally unhealthy work environment.
  3. The “disease of more” is the insatiable desire for more possessions, money, or certainty, driven by the underlying feeling that “more” will alleviate fear and make one feel better. Fear fuels this by creating a constant sense of lack.
  4. An example is someone who experienced bankruptcy might create a future narrative where they believe they will never be successful in business again, thus preventing them from trying new ventures.
  5. The speaker suggests that even in the face of threats, a calm and creative state is more conducive to effective action than a fearful and anxious one, using the example of a neurosurgeon needing to perform a critical operation.
  6. This statement means that while the fundamental principles of life and achieving goals might be straightforward, consistently making the right choices and taking the necessary actions is often challenging due to ingrained habits and emotional responses.
  7. The speaker states that choices precede decisions, which then lead to action. The key question to ask when making a first choice is whether it moves you toward your goal or away from it.
  8. This quote emphasizes that every small choice reinforces your identity and the direction of your future. Consistently choosing actions aligned with a prosperity mindset (e.g., saving, learning new skills) strengthens that identity over time.
  9. The underlying cause is often an attempt to escape from some kind of pain or negative feeling through immediate gratification.
  10. The “3 to 7 second rule” suggests that when you have an inclination or decide to do something, you have a very short window to take immediate action before defaulting back to your comfort zone and potentially abandoning the new intention.
Will Horton
Will Horton