Which story did you like best?
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Re: Which story did you like best?
Debbie inspired Rob to leave teaching and start his life as an real estate agent.
Rob was initially afraid of financial failure. So small apartments that didn't reflect his paychecks were the way to go. After deciding to go into real estate he looked for a mentor. Paul was the perfect figure for a mentor, he reminds me of my dad. We shouldn't be afraid of our own successes, and sometimes we should take our much needed break. (we may or may not meet our other half!)
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Exactly! I can relate to your story. "I Decided I Was Smarter Than I Thought I Was". This phrase makes me realize that there are people ahead of me who are smarter than me. Sometimes. it is hard to accept the truth because of my own ego.The BookWorm Nagham wrote: ↑27 Jan 2018, 12:51 I really liked the first few chapters of the book, but if i had to single out one story i'd choose the 10th chapter "I Decided I Was Smarter Than I Thought I Was". I could really relate to this chapter. As a student myself i experience the internal conflict between wanting to be cool and go out all the time, and studying and getting good grades. All our success starts by believing in ourselves, believing that we're smarter than we think we are.
Debbie inspired Rob to leave teaching and start his life as an real estate agent.
Rob was initially afraid of financial failure. So small apartments that didn't reflect his paychecks were the way to go. After deciding to go into real estate he looked for a mentor. Paul was the perfect figure for a mentor, he reminds me of my dad. We shouldn't be afraid of our own successes, and sometimes we should take our much needed break. (we may or may not meet our other half!)
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I couldn't agree more with you. The story was deeply personal and enriching. That level of selflessness is rarity today. I almost cried at the mention of her death.
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Nice observation. This story made me remember when I decided to withdraw my first assingment. It is hard to accept, It is a very long process to recover but I conquer my fears. I am a bit sad on this part.jaylperry wrote: ↑29 Jan 2018, 13:39 I think I actually got the most out of the story of Rob White's disastrous public performance in front of 15,000 people, where he ended up running offstage in humiliation. It really struck a chord with me about authenticity and how much I try to look better than I really am. It signals to me a deep-seated self-dissatisfaction and fear that others will not accept me for who I am. But does the facade fool anyone? Am I afraid for no good reason?
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I agree with you here. This one too is my favorite. To rise again from the loss you have invested so much is such a great courage that is important to reflect on. But the main character's greatness and tolerance against big challenges is clearly a tribute to the influence circulated around his childhood.Sincerely wrote: ↑03 Jan 2018, 07:26 All of Rob's stories were remarkable, but if am to choose one that spoke deeper to me, was the earthquake story.Having invested a fortune on the estate amd then to lose all of it within a snap of fimger is devastating, however Rob rises up again to the real esatate developer he always was.
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