Michael Jordan: A Profile in Failure

What is the purpose of reading this text?

• To learn about the habits successful individuals practice to achieve success.

• To learn about the history of basketball.

• To learn about brain science and business.

• To learn about the life of Michael Jordan.

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Who is the author of this text?

• Michael Jordan

• Kobe Bryant

• Jeff Stibel

• Leroy Smith

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What does the word 'critique' mean?

• The first-string team in a particular sport at a particular school

• A comparison between two things

• To examine carefully or call out mistakes and errors

• When in a difficult or dangerous situation

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Why did Michael Jordan not make his high school varsity team?

• He didn't try out

• The coaches chose another player for strategic reasons

• He was too short

• He didn't have enough talent

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How did Michael Jordan react when he didn't make the varsity team?

• He convinced the coaches to change their decision

• He cried and felt devastated

• He gave up the sport altogether

• He joined the junior varsity team without any disappointment

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What fueled Michael Jordan to become great?

• The support from his family

• The fear of failure and public ridicule

• The desire to be the best basketball player

• The pain of loss

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What did Michael Jordan do to turn around the Charlotte Bobcats?

• He sold the team

• He focused on marketing and community events

• He hired a new coach

• He retired from basketball

What did Michael Jordan learn from his experience as an owner?

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What does Michael Jordan find fun about being an owner?

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What is the main message of this text?

• Basketball is the most popular sport in the world

• Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time

• Success is guaranteed with hard work

• Failure is a stepping stone to success

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