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Elevate

Push Beyond Your Limits and Unlock Success in Yourself and Others

Robert Glazer

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Elevate
Core Concept: Building Capacity+
Spiritual Capacity+
Intellectual Capacity+
Physical Capacity+
Emotional Capacity+
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Question 1 of 8
What does Robert Glazer mean by the core concept of 'building capacity'?
  • A. Taking on as many tasks as possible to increase overall productivity.
  • B. Continually learning and honing new skills to elevate yourself and do the right things.
  • C. Focusing solely on physical health to improve mental and emotional endurance.
  • D. Delegating daily responsibilities to free up time for personal hobbies.
Question 2 of 8
Why does the author use the analogy of a ball with four gas-filled chambers to describe the four capacities?
  • A. To illustrate that one capacity must always be dominant to drive you forward.
  • B. To explain that your spiritual capacity requires the most energy to maintain.
  • C. To show that developing them equally is required to keep your life balanced and on track.
  • D. To demonstrate that capacities naturally deflate over time and need constant refilling.
Question 3 of 8
According to the text, what unconventional exercise can help you discover your core purpose if you are struggling to define it?
  • A. Fasting for 24 hours to clear your mind.
  • B. Interviewing a stranger about their life goals.
  • C. Spending a week living entirely off the grid.
  • D. Writing your own obituary to see how you'd like others to view you.
Question 4 of 8
Why are mentors essential for building your intellectual capacity?
  • A. They provide objective feedback and tell you what you need to hear, rather than what you want to hear.
  • B. They introduce you to influential people in your industry to fast-track your career.
  • C. They take over your difficult tasks so you can focus strictly on learning.
  • D. They constantly agree with your ideas to help build your self-confidence.
Question 5 of 8
What rule of thumb does author Michael Pollan suggest for maintaining a nutritious diet?
  • A. Strictly adhere to a low-carb, high-protein diet.
  • B. Avoid eating anything your great-grandmother wouldn't have recognized as food.
  • C. Only consume foods that can be eaten entirely raw.
  • D. Count your macronutrients meticulously every day.
Question 6 of 8
How does Dr. Heidi Hanna recommend dealing with the stress of the modern, digitalized world?
  • A. Quitting your job to find a lower-stress environment.
  • B. Exercising vigorously for at least two hours every evening.
  • C. Taking regular short breaks throughout the day to relax or meditate.
  • D. Ignoring stressors until they resolve themselves naturally.
Question 7 of 8
What is the primary benefit of stepping outside your comfort zone, according to the section on emotional capacity?
  • A. It guarantees immediate financial success and career progression.
  • B. It allows you to impress your colleagues and superiors.
  • C. It proves to your detractors that they were wrong about you.
  • D. It builds your resilience, helping you clear future hurdles and challenges.
Question 8 of 8
What specific habit does the author recommend implementing to protect your mornings and set yourself up for the day?
  • A. Reading a chapter of a book before getting out of bed.
  • B. Keeping the first hour of each day completely tech-free.
  • C. Drinking a large glass of water immediately upon waking.
  • D. Calling a mentor to discuss your goals for the day.

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Elevate Summary & Overview

Elevate (2019) is a manifesto for aspiring high-flyers looking to achieve more. Divided into four core competencies, these blinks provide a wealth of actionable advice on boosting your spiritual, intellectual, physical and emotional performance. Focusing on these areas, Robert Glazer argues, is a guaranteed method for taking your personal and professional life to the next level. 

Who Should Listen to Elevate?

  • Self-improvers 
  • Managers and leaders
  • Happiness seekers

About the Author: Robert Glazer

Robert Glazer is an entrepreneur and best-selling author. He’s the founder and CEO of Acceleration Partners, a global performance marketing agency, and author of the international best seller Performance Partnerships (2017). Glazer is a regular contributor to Forbes, Inc., Thrive Global and Entrepreneur, and the host of the Elevate Podcast

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