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They exert little effort, perhaps because they have no confidence in themselves or because they fear failure, and then they rationalize when they don’t do well. C H A L L E NG E ᵬ R E AC T I O N What is intelligence? Are people born with a certain amount? Or can it be cultivated through learning? Using the following scale, indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements by writing the number that corresponds to your opinion in the space next to each statement.

INSIGHT ᵬ AC T I O N 1. What do you think about the Challenge → Reaction → Insight → Action system? Does it make sense? Do you understand how it works? Write a few paragraphs describing it in your own words. 2. Are you committed to using it throughout this book to validate its effectiveness? If so, write down exactly what will be required of you. Spending Time “in the System” 9 How Motivated Are You and How Are You Motivated? C H A L L E NG E ᵬ R E AC T I O N How intrinsically motivated are you?

I wanted to accomplish this for many years as a ‘thank you’ to my parents for giving me the opportunity for an education and a career, and as a personal note for my own family—and young people everywhere—about the importance of achieving their college education goals,” he said. “But I hope they get there quicker than I did. ”2 If you read this book carefully and follow its advice, it will help you become the best student you can possibly be. It will give you practical tools to help you manage your life.