Secrets of A Slam Dunk

What was Michael Jordan's initial setback in his basketball career?

• He missed 12,000 shots in the NBA

• He didn't make the varsity team in 10th grade

• He lost 300 games in his career

• He missed two dozen game-winning shots

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According to the article, what is the MOST important factor for lifelong achievement?

• Natural talent

• High intelligence

• Grit

• Perfect performance

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What do tech leaders call their approach to learning from mistakes?

• Generation Perfection

• Perseverance mindset

• Growth strategy

• Failing up

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Which invention was accidentally created while trying to treat malaria?

• Post-it Notes

• Bubble Wrap

• The color mauve

• Strong airplane glue

What can being afraid of failure prevent someone from developing?

• Social media presence

• Athletic skills

• Perfect grades

• Grit

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What happened to Steve Jobs at Apple in 1985?

• He launched the iPhone

• He was fired from the company

• He became the CEO

• He started the company

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What was the original intended use for Bubble Wrap?

• Packaging material
• Textured wallpaper

• protective covering

• building insulation

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According to the text, what do we often do with our struggles on social media?

• Share them openly

• Compare them to others

• Keep them to ourselves

• Turn them into success stories

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How many shots did Michael Jordan miss during his NBA career?

• More than 12,000

• Less than 10,000

• Exactly 300

• About 24

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What was Spencer Silver trying to create when he invented Post-it Notes?

• Temporary adhesive

• Paper products

• Airplane glue

• Office supplies

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