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The Entrepreneur Roller Coaster

Why Now Is the Time to #JoinTheRide

Darren Hardy

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The Entrepreneur Roller Coaster
Ignite Passion+
Overcome Naysayers+
Prioritize Sales+
Hire the Best+
Lead by Example+
Maximize Productivity+
Conquer Fear+
Trust Your Judgment+

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Question 1 of 10
Why does the author argue that money is a poor primary motivator for entrepreneurs?
  • A. It leads to unethical business practices and alienates customers.
  • B. 95 percent of an entrepreneur's job is boring and repetitive, requiring passion to push through.
  • C. Investors are less likely to fund founders who are solely driven by financial gain.
  • D. Financial success is largely based on market timing rather than individual effort.
Question 2 of 10
How should an entrepreneur view disapproval and ridicule from others, according to the text?
  • A. As a signal to pivot their business model and adapt to market feedback.
  • B. As an opportunity to educate their colleagues and build consensus.
  • C. As a sign that they are doing well and distinguishing themselves.
  • D. As constructive criticism that should be integrated into their product.
Question 3 of 10
According to the author, what percentage of a product's popularity is based on its actual quality?
  • A. 10 percent
  • B. 25 percent
  • C. 50 percent
  • D. 90 percent
Question 4 of 10
If an entrepreneur is uncomfortable with the idea of 'selling,' what word does the author suggest they use instead?
  • A. Persuading
  • B. Helping
  • C. Networking
  • D. Advising
Question 5 of 10
What unconventional hiring advice does the author give to CEOs?
  • A. Hire people who share your exact personality type to avoid conflict.
  • B. Hire primarily based on cultural fit rather than technical skill.
  • C. Aim to be the dumbest person in the room by hiring people smarter than you.
  • D. Focus on hiring inexpensive, entry-level talent to keep operating budgets low.
Question 6 of 10
According to the book, how should a CEO handle a situation where a remote employee snaps at a customer?
  • A. Fire the employee immediately to set an example for the rest of the team.
  • B. Blame the employee's direct manager for poor training and oversight.
  • C. Take personal responsibility, as the leader sets the standard for the entire company.
  • D. Ignore the situation unless the customer files a formal, written complaint.
Question 7 of 10
What does Warren Buffet consider the single greatest key to his success regarding productivity?
  • A. Waking up at 4:00 AM every day to get ahead of the market.
  • B. The ability to say 'no' to almost every opportunity.
  • C. Delegating all financial and operational decisions to his executive team.
  • D. Working longer, harder hours than any of his competitors.
Question 8 of 10
What is the author's rule of thumb regarding the number of priorities an entrepreneur should have?
  • A. You should have exactly one priority for every department in your business.
  • B. If you have more than three priorities, you effectively have no priorities.
  • C. You should maintain a list of ten daily priorities to maximize your daily output.
  • D. Priorities should shift every 24 hours to keep the business agile and responsive.
Question 9 of 10
How does the author suggest entrepreneurs overcome the fear of everyday business tasks, like making unpleasant phone calls?
  • A. By focusing solely on the task at hand rather than the outcome it will produce.
  • B. By visualizing the absolute worst-case scenario to realize it isn't mortal danger.
  • C. By delegating all fear-inducing tasks to employees who are better suited for them.
  • D. By practicing deep meditation for at least an hour before attempting the task.
Question 10 of 10
What core lesson about entrepreneurship is drawn from the story of tennis player Andre Agassi?
  • A. True success requires sacrificing your personal life and relationships.
  • B. You cannot find true happiness and motivation by living someone else's dream.
  • C. Athletic success translates perfectly into business success due to shared discipline.
  • D. Hitting rock bottom is the only guaranteed way to learn business resilience.

The Entrepreneur Roller Coaster — Full Chapter Overview

The Entrepreneur Roller Coaster Summary & Overview

The Entrepreneur Roller Coaster (2015) is the essential guide to building a successful business. These blinks will walk you through the most important aspects of entrepreneurship by taking a close look at the four skills crucial to success: sales, recruiting, leadership and productivity.

Who Should Listen to The Entrepreneur Roller Coaster?

  • Those who dream of opening their own business but can’t stomach the uncertainty
  • New entrepreneurs who want a guiding hand
  • Any business owner who craves greater success

About the Author: Darren Hardy

Darren Hardy is an entrepreneurial guru. He is the publisher of Success Magazine, works as a motivational speaker and is the author of The Compound Effect, a motivational book about shaping your destiny through everyday decisions.

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