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Stretch

Unlock The Power of Less and Achieve More Than You Ever Imagined

Scott Sonenshein

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Core Mindsets+
The Outsider Advantage+
Improvisation over Planning+
The Power of Expectations+
Routine and Relationships+
Avoiding Overstretching+
Mental Workouts+

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Question 1 of 8
What is the fundamental difference between the 'chasing' habit and the 'stretcher' mindset?
  • A. Chasing focuses on long-term goals, while stretching focuses on immediate rewards.
  • B. Chasing relies on borrowing resources, while stretching relies on accumulating wealth.
  • C. Chasing is the pursuit of what others have, while stretching focuses on maximizing the resources already at your disposal.
  • D. Chasing is a strategy for startups, while stretching is best suited for established corporations.
Question 2 of 8
According to psychologist Phil Tetlock's research, why do outsiders often overshadow traditional experts when it comes to innovation?
  • A. Experts tend to become stuck in their knowledge and conventional approaches, limiting their perspective.
  • B. Outsiders generally have access to better funding and fewer institutional constraints.
  • C. Experts rely too heavily on improvisation rather than detailed, long-term planning.
  • D. Outsiders are inherently more intelligent and adaptable than people who spend years studying one field.
Question 3 of 8
What is a major drawback of relying too heavily on detailed planning, according to the text?
  • A. Planning inevitably leads to budget overruns and missed deadlines.
  • B. Planning causes teams to focus too much on the present and ignore future risks.
  • C. Planners spend so much energy trying to predict the future that they often miss valuable, real-time information unfolding around them.
  • D. Planning discourages team collaboration and isolates decision-makers.
Question 4 of 8
How do low self-expectations typically affect a person's ability to handle challenging situations?
  • A. They make a person overconfident, leading to careless mistakes.
  • B. They cause individuals to view challenges as threats, resulting in hesitation and passivity.
  • C. They lower the pressure to succeed, which paradoxically increases performance.
  • D. They encourage individuals to seek out expert advice before taking action.
Question 5 of 8
Based on the study of hotel managers by Ingram and Roberts, what is the most effective way to view your competitors?
  • A. As benchmarks to strictly measure your own company's performance against.
  • B. As threats that must be aggressively outmaneuvered to gain market share.
  • C. As friends, because building relationships with them can lead to shared knowledge and increased revenue.
  • D. As outsiders who can be hired to provide fresh perspectives on your business routines.
Question 6 of 8
Which of the following is identified as a risk of 'overstretching'?
  • A. Becoming too generous with your resources and giving away your competitive advantage.
  • B. Leaping into a new venture without taking the time to properly analyze past failures.
  • C. Relying too heavily on experts instead of trusting your own outsider perspective.
  • D. Spending too much time practicing gratitude instead of actively working.
Question 7 of 8
In the context of maintaining a strong and focused mind, what does the term 'sleeping beauties' refer to?
  • A. Employees who have high potential but lack the motivation to succeed.
  • B. Ideas that come to you while resting or taking a walk away from the office.
  • C. Personal resources, skills, or published ideas that are available but have been left unused.
  • D. Competitors who are currently underperforming but pose a hidden threat.
Question 8 of 8
What simple activity did Stanford psychologists find makes people 81 percent more efficient compared to sitting?
  • A. Taking a walk during their breaks.
  • B. Meditating for 10 minutes.
  • C. Writing down five things they are grateful for.
  • D. Drinking a cup of coffee.

Stretch — Full Chapter Overview

Stretch Summary & Overview

Stretch (2017) is your guide to discovering your true creative potential. These blinks will teach you how to identify the resources, both internal and external, that you need to unlock new possibilities, reach for the stars and excel at life.  

Who Should Listen to Stretch?

  • Entrepreneurs in search of new strategic approaches
  • People who think that more is always better
  • Business people stuck in a creative rut

About the Author: Scott Sonenshein

Scott Sonenshein is an award-winning researcher, teacher and consultant. He has consulted for the likes of AT&T and Microsoft on business strategy and is a professor at Rice University.

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