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Who Will Cry When You Die?

Life Lessons from the Monk Who Sold His Ferrari

Robin Sharma

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Question 1 of 10
According to the book, what is the main takeaway from theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking's story about Earth's place in the universe?
  • A. We must scientifically understand the cosmos to find true meaning in life.
  • B. We should maintain perspective and not take things so seriously.
  • C. Human existence is entirely meaningless in the grand scheme of things.
  • D. We should focus our energy on exploring the unknown rather than trivial daily tasks.
Question 2 of 10
How does the author suggest you practice honesty and build reliability?
  • A. By only making promises you know will be easy to keep.
  • B. By publicly announcing your commitments to hold yourself accountable.
  • C. By keeping your promises and commitments, even if no one else knows about them.
  • D. By apologizing immediately when you realize you cannot keep a promise.
Question 3 of 10
What do the stories of the Chinese sword-maker and basketball player Michael Jordan illustrate?
  • A. The importance of delegating personal life tasks to others.
  • B. The value of dedicating your life to extreme focus on what is essential.
  • C. The necessity of having natural, mystical talent to succeed.
  • D. The danger of becoming too obsessed with a single career path.
Question 4 of 10
To avoid the exhaustion of extreme focus, the author recommends taking 'sabbaticals.' How does he define these in a practical, modern context?
  • A. Taking a full year off work every seven years to travel.
  • B. Dedicating an entire weekend strictly to religious contemplation.
  • C. Taking periods of two to three hours distributed throughout the week to step back and relax.
  • D. Going on a month-long vacation once a year to completely disconnect from technology.
Question 5 of 10
Why does the author suggest we should imitate children, such as how they eat only the soft center of bread?
  • A. To remind ourselves not to take adult nutrition too seriously.
  • B. To relearn how to unapologetically pursue the things that give us the most joy.
  • C. To practice being rebellious against societal norms and expectations.
  • D. To understand that wasting resources is a natural part of human behavior.
Question 6 of 10
According to a cited Harvard University study on graduates, what is the specific correlation between exercise and life span?
  • A. Every hour of exercise adds an average of three hours to a person's life span.
  • B. Exercising for 30 minutes a day increases life span by exactly five years.
  • C. People who exercise regularly live 10% longer than those who do not.
  • D. Every hour of exercise prevents one day of severe illness later in life.
Question 7 of 10
Why does the author argue that being strictly 'goal-oriented' can be counterproductive?
  • A. Goals often change before we can achieve them, leading to frustration.
  • B. It is the process of achieving goals that actually allows us to develop, mature, and pick up important skills.
  • C. Setting goals creates unnecessary pressure that lowers overall performance.
  • D. People who focus on goals tend to alienate their friends and family members.
Question 8 of 10
How does poor emotion management directly affect time management?
  • A. It causes you to sleep longer, taking hours away from your productive day.
  • B. It makes you overly aggressive, which speeds up your work but lowers quality.
  • C. Swirling negative emotions manifest as procrastination and cause you to waste time mulling over past arguments.
  • D. It forces you to spend all your free time apologizing to colleagues and loved ones.
Question 9 of 10
What lesson should be learned from the example of surgeons being highly valued by society?
  • A. Medical professions are intrinsically better than other career paths.
  • B. You should complain less about your job and accept your current salary.
  • C. Success comes from acquiring rare, specialized skills that allow you to make significant contributions to others.
  • D. Only those with naturally high intelligence can achieve true value in the workplace.
Question 10 of 10
What actionable advice is provided in the final summary to help you build the self-awareness necessary for personal development?
  • A. Keeping a daily journal to reflect on events and recognize your strengths and weaknesses.
  • B. Hiring a life coach to point out your blind spots.
  • C. Meditating for 30 minutes every morning to clear your mind of negative thoughts.
  • D. Asking friends and family for brutally honest feedback once a week.

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Who Will Cry When You Die? Summary & Overview

Who Will Cry When You Die (1999) contains life wisdom that will help you lead a full and generous life. It provides advice and strategies for being the best version of yourself. This means that when you die, your loved ones will cry not simply because they miss you, but also because they are grateful for everything you contributed during your lifetime. 

Who Should Listen to Who Will Cry When You Die??

  • Entrepreneurs
  • Coaches and psychologists
  • Slackers wanting to improve their lives and achieve personal success

About the Author: Robin Sharma

Robin Sharma is a best-selling author specializing in leadership and personal fulfillment. He has published eight books, most famously The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari, as well as The Greatness Guide. He is also a speaker and motivational coach who has worked with executives from international firms such as Microsoft, Nike, and FedEx. 

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