LESSON TWELVE CO-OPERATION Flashcards
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What is co-operation?
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The beginning of all organized effort.
2
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Who accumulated a gigantic fortune through co-operative efforts?
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Andrew Carnegie.
3
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What are the two forms of co-operation discussed in this lesson?
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- Co-operation between people forming alliances for a common goal
- Co-operation between the conscious and sub-conscious minds.
4
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What is the Law of the Master Mind?
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Principles guiding co-operation among individuals for a common goal.
5
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What is the dual nervous system composed of?
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- Sympathetic system
- Voluntary (Cerebro-spinal) system.
6
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What does the sympathetic nervous system control?
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Activities not consciously directed, such as digestion.
7
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What is the role of the cerebro-spinal system?
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Channel for conscious perception and control over body movements.
8
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What connects the conscious and sub-conscious minds?
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The vagus nerve.
9
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What does the corpus callosum do?
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Acts as a point of union between the subjective and objective mind.
10
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What happens when you impress an idea on your sub-conscious mind?
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The idea is worked out and returned to the conscious mind.
11
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True or False: The subjective mind is the same as the conscious mind.
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False.
12
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What is Auto-suggestion?
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Impressing ideas on the sub-conscious mind.
13
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What is the significance of co-operative effort in business?
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It is essential for success and is evident in organized efforts.
14
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What are some examples of professional associations?
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- Bar Associations
- Medical Associations.
- Bankers Associations.
15
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What is the relationship between co-operation and successful leadership?
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Co-operation is the foundation of all successful leadership.
16
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What advantage does the Federal Reserve Bank System provide?
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Insures against a money panic through co-operative effort.
17
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What are the three important factors in organizing effort?
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- Concentration
- Co-operation
- Co-ordination.
18
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What is personal power developed through?
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Developing, organizing, and co-ordinating the faculties of the mind.
19
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How can group power be described?
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Power available through allied effort or co-operation.
20
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What limits a business or profession’s success?
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Lack of application of organized and co-operative effort.
21
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What type of talent is needed in a well-organized law firm?
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- Case preparation specialists
- Court procedure experts
- Visionaries who understand harmonization of law and evidence.
22
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Why do businesses fail?
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Often due to lack of diverse talent in key areas like sales, finance, and buying.
23
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What is the common trait of able salesmen?
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They are often optimistic, enthusiastic, and emotional.
24
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What is a significant trait of able financial men?
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They are generally unemotional, deliberate, and conservative.
25
What are the characteristics of the most able salesmen?
Optimistic, enthusiastic, and emotional
26
What traits define able financial men?
Unemotional, deliberate, and conservative
27
Who is considered the most efficient railroad builder in America?
James J. Hill
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What principle did James J. Hill understand to build successful railroads?
Organized effort and co-operation
29
What does a modern department store exemplify?
Organized, co-operative effort
30
What is the role of department managers in a department store?
They understand the purchasing and marketing of goods
31
What is essential for a successful commercial enterprise?
The modifying influence of both salesmen and financial men
32
According to the text, what is necessary for success in life?
Peaceful, harmonious, co-operative effort
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What does organized, co-operative effort lead to?
Personal power and group power
34
Who dominated the steel business by utilizing organized, co-operative effort?
Andrew Carnegie
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What is a 'Master Mind' as referred to in the text?
A group of co-operators with specialized abilities
36
What can be found in every successful university?
Organized, co-operative effort among specialized departments
37
What is the law of the survival of the fittest based on?
Power and organized effort
38
What is the danger of independence in life?
It leads to a maelstrom of destruction
39
Fill in the blank: Success cannot be attained ______.
single-handed or independently
40
What does cooperation offer according to the text?
Necessities and luxuries of life, and peace of mind
41
What is the primary basis for acquiring material wealth?
Co-operative effort
42
What should one prioritize over salary when seeking a position?
Passion for the work
43
What is the true measure of success according to the text?
Power based on organized knowledge expressed in action
44
What is the common outcome of procrastination?
Failure and stagnation
45
What does the text suggest about excuses for unemployment?
The world does not give chances; one must create them through action
46
Why is knowledge alone insufficient for success?
It must be applied through action
47
What is a significant factor contributing to the failure of 'ne’er-do-wells'?
Procrastination
48
What did the successful graduates from the business college have in common?
They expressed their knowledge through action
49
Fill in the blank: A man who relies on ______ will face disappointment.
the world to give him a chance
50
What is the philosophy of those who just 'get by' in their work?
Doing only what they are paid to do
51
What is the impact of a co-operative philosophy on acquiring life's necessities?
It allows for easier acquisition with less effort
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What does the text imply about the relationship between knowledge and success?
Knowledge must be organized and expressed in action to lead to success
53
What was the fate of the man who built his life on procrastination?
He failed to achieve success despite his education
54
What is the significance of family names in the context of work and achievement?
Family names do not determine one's worth or ability to contribute meaningfully to society.
55
What observation was made about the 'first families' in southwest Virginia?
The sons of 'first families' showed less promise compared to those from plain backgrounds who focused on action.
56
What humorous suggestion is made for gaining favor with an employer?
Arrive early, leave late, treat the employer's tools as your own, and volunteer for extra work.
57
What did the author conclude about the importance of having a Packard while attending Harvard?
One could do just as well at Harvard without a Packard, as success is not dependent on wealth or status.
58
How does the author describe the psychology of a city suffering from inaction?
The mass psychology is negative, reflecting in the people's demeanor, city ordinances, and overall atmosphere.
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Fill in the blank: The psychology of inaction can lead to a city experiencing _______.
dry-rot
60
What did Frank A. Vanderlip do when he had no work assigned to him at the bank?
He proposed creating a bond department and advertising it, which led to significant growth for the bank.
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What is a key characteristic of men of action according to the text?
They feel uneasy when there is no work in sight and often turn plans into reality.
62
What is the relationship between an active mind and the health of the body?
An active mind keeps the cells of the body in a constant state of activity, promoting health.
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True or False: Laziness is a result of an inactive mind affecting the body's cells.
True
64
What is auto-intoxication?
Self-poisoning due to the inactive state of the intestines.
65
What simple health practices does the author recommend?
Drink hot water in the morning, eat a balanced diet, walk daily, and maintain intestinal cleanliness.
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Fill in the blank: The author suggests drinking _______ glasses of water a day.
eight
67
What does the author say about aspirin in relation to headaches?
Aspirin provides temporary relief but does not address the underlying cause of headaches.
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What dietary change did the author make to alleviate headaches?
He reduced his daily food consumption by nearly one half.
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What is the author's stance on the importance of intestinal health?
Maintaining clean intestines is crucial to avoid self-poisoning and promote overall health.
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What mental state do the author’s observations suggest is prevalent in inactive cities?
A state of lethargy and despair among the inhabitants.
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What does the author suggest is a common misconception about wealthy families?
That they inherently produce more capable or successful individuals.
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Who are the 'dreamer-doer types' mentioned in the text?
Individuals who both dream and take action to turn those dreams into reality.
73
What is the effect of aspirin on headaches?
Aspirin can deaden the nerve line registering a headache.
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What dietary habits can impede a person from being a person of action?
Eating devitalized food like white bread and overeating meat.
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What should one avoid doing every time they experience an ache or pain?
Running to the pill bottle or taking aspirin.
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What are the consequences of overeating and under-exercising?
It prevents one from being a person of action.
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What effect does reading about ailments have on individuals?
It can lead individuals to imagine they are ailing.
78
How long has the author abstained from drugs?
More than five years.
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What does the author attribute to their enthusiasm and action?
Eating simple food and caring for eliminative processes.
80
What is recommended to try the next time one has a headache?
An enema.
81
What type of water is recommended for an enema?
Barely lukewarm water.
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Why is warm water enema considered detrimental?
It relaxes the muscles of the intestines.
83
What negative mental states are fatal to action?
Worry, envy, jealousy, hatred, doubt, and fear.
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What does a negative state of mind destroy?
The desire to achieve.
85
What is the author’s “gloom-chaser”?
A hearty laugh.
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How does the author suggest to stimulate action?
By having a good hearty laugh.
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What is the connection between thoughts and physical action?
Dominating thoughts influence physical actions.
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What are the two forms of action mentioned?
Physical action and mental action.
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What are the two types of men of action described?
* Care-taker type
* Promoter or salesman type
90
What does the world pay you for?
For what you do or what you can get others to do.
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What principle enabled Andrew Carnegie to succeed?
The principle of allied effort.
92
What is an example of a successful partnership in law?
One lawyer prepares cases while the other tries them in court.
93
What should you analyze to find your place in the world?
Whether you are a dynamo or a balance wheel.
94
What is the importance of aligning work with native ability?
It allows individuals to exert their best efforts.
95
What is the main goal of the course?
To help analyze oneself and determine one's native ability.
96
What is the first suggestion for overcoming procrastination?
Do the most distasteful tasks first.
97
What sign should be placed in front of you during work?
"Do not tell them what you can do; show them!"
98
What phrase should be repeated before sleep to combat procrastination?
"Tomorrow I will do everything that should be done, when it should be done, and as it should be done."
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What similar effect does singing have compared to laughing?
Singing can stimulate action.
100
Who is mentioned as a dynamic preacher whose effectiveness relies on psychological effects?
Billy Sunday.
101
What is the purpose of conveying impressions and statements of fact?
To do so in the clearest and most concise manner possible.
102
What healthful stimulant to action is compared to laughter?
Singing.
103
Who is described as one of the most dynamic preachers in the world?
Billy Sunday.
104
What was a contributing factor to the German army's early success in World War I?
The fact that they were a singing army.
105
What effect does church attendance have according to the text?
It provides a psychological effect through the song service.
106
Fill in the blank: The production in a plant increased by _______ after organizing singing groups.
forty-five percent.
107
What is the observed benefit of participating in a song service before writing?
Increased effectiveness in writing.
108
True or False: The Filene Department Store used music to stimulate their workers.
True.
109
What is described as a winning army?
A singing army.
110
What are the three major motivating forces to which man responds?
* The motive of self-preservation
* The motive of sexual contact
* The motive of financial and social power.
111
What do leaders need to create to rally their followers effectively?
A motivating objective accepted with enthusiasm.
112
Fill in the blank: A cooperative effort based on complete harmony develops _______.
super-power.
113
What is the foundation necessary for the development of a Master Mind?
Perfect harmony of purpose.
114
What was the motivating principle for the signers of the Declaration of Independence?
The principle of freedom.
115
What is the effect of a strong motive on a group of people?
It induces them to subordinate personal interests for a common goal.
116
What does the term 'live issue' refer to in politics?
A popular objective that rallies majority support among voters.
117
True or False: Men will work harder for the attainment of money than for ideals.
False.
118
What must be organized and placed behind a specific motive to create power?
The collective effort of employees and the public.
119
What is the most important of the fifteen forces in organized effort?
Definite purpose.
120
What is the consequence of having no definite purpose?
One becomes a drifter, controlled by circumstances.
121
What is essential for achieving success according to the text?
Power developed through fifteen essential qualities.
122
Fill in the blank: The three main motives which impel men to action are money, sex, and _______.
self-preservation.
123
What is the relationship between success and power?
Success and power are always found together.
124
What can make a person of average ability suddenly develop superpower?
A sufficiently vitalized motive.
125
What is the outcome when every member of a group works in perfect harmony?
The development of a Master Mind.
126
How does one ensure full, unselfish cooperation from followers?
By setting up a strong motive in their minds.
127
What did the president of a railway system say about the next lesson?
It carries a suggestion that can enable anyone to become a master in their chosen life-work.
128
What is the key difference between a purpose that is DEFINITE and one that is not?
A DEFINITE purpose is clear and specific, while an indefinite purpose lacks clarity.
129
What is stated about the person who knows what they want?
Nothing is impossible to the person who knows what it is he wants and makes up his mind to acquire it.
130
Name two historical figures mentioned who had a DEFINITE PURPOSE.
* Columbus
* Lincoln
131
What was Henry Ford's DEFINITE PURPOSE?
To build the best popular priced automobile on earth.
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Fill in the blank: NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE TO THE MAN WITH A _______ PURPOSE.
DEFINITE
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How does a DEFINITE PURPOSE affect a person's mind?
It becomes a magnet that attracts everything that harmonizes with that purpose.
134
What was James J. Hill's major goal?
To build a railroad across the great waste desert of the West.
135
What did Woolworth envision as his DEFINITE PURPOSE?
A chain of novelty stores specializing in five and ten cent sales.
136
True or False: Martin W. Littleton had formal education before becoming a lawyer.
False
137
List the fifteen qualities necessary for success.
* DEFINITE PURPOSE
* SELF-CONFIDENCE
* INITIATIVE
* LEADERSHIP
* IMAGINATION
* ENTHUSIASM
* SELF-CONTROL
* DOING MORE THAN PAID FOR
* PLEASING PERSONALITY
* HABIT OF SAVING
* ACCURATE THINKER
* HABIT OF CONCENTRATION
* HABIT OF CO-OPERATION
* PROFITING BY FAILURE
* HABIT OF TOLERANCE
* GOLDEN RULE
138
What should one do when faced with FAILURE?
Learn something of value from its visit.
139
According to the text, what is the first step to making progress?
Rely solely upon the forces within your own mind for your start.
140
Fill in the blank: Prayer works when backed with unqualified _______.
FAITH
141
What should be the foundation of all you do that affects other people?
The GOLDEN RULE.
142
How does one develop the qualities necessary for success?
By realizing what qualities are missing and having the desire to develop them.
143
What is the significance of mastering the fifteen qualities?
You can play a perfect symphony of success in any undertaking.
144
According to the text, what is the relationship between the past and the present?
Yesterday is but a dream, tomorrow is only a vision.
145
Complete the quote: 'Look well, therefore, to this ______.'
day
