a 2 nd helping of… you think youre a loser…. heres a 2 nd helping of some losers who hit it big...

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Here’s a 2Here’s a 2ndnd helping of some helping of some losers who hit it big after some losers who hit it big after some

persistence. persistence.

We all mess up. We all mess up.

Here’s a 2Here’s a 2ndnd helping of some helping of some losers who hit it big after some losers who hit it big after some

persistence. persistence.

We all mess up. We all mess up.

Take a look at some of these Take a look at some of these famous people and the failures famous people and the failures

they endured before they they endured before they hit it big! Get the most hit it big! Get the most

right and win!right and win!

Take a look at some of these Take a look at some of these famous people and the failures famous people and the failures

they endured before they they endured before they hit it big! Get the most hit it big! Get the most

right and win!right and win!

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Questions!Questions!

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The NHL told Wayne The NHL told Wayne Gretzky he was too light to Gretzky he was too light to play. How many pounds play. How many pounds

too light?too light?

The NHL told Wayne The NHL told Wayne Gretzky he was too light to Gretzky he was too light to play. How many pounds play. How many pounds

too light?too light?

#1#1#1#1

A. 40 poundsA. 40 poundsB. 45 poundsB. 45 pounds

C. 50 poundsC. 50 poundsD. 55 D. 55 poundspounds

Which actor was told by Which actor was told by movie producers that he movie producers that he would be better fixing would be better fixing

elevators?elevators?

Which actor was told by Which actor was told by movie producers that he movie producers that he would be better fixing would be better fixing

elevators?elevators?

#2#2#2#2

A. Sylvester StalloneA. Sylvester StalloneB. George ClooneyB. George Clooney

C. Keanu ReevesC. Keanu ReevesD. Brad PittD. Brad Pitt

MGM told the producers of MGM told the producers of the Wizard of Oz to take the Wizard of Oz to take something out. What was something out. What was

it?it?

MGM told the producers of MGM told the producers of the Wizard of Oz to take the Wizard of Oz to take something out. What was something out. What was

it?it?

#3#3#3#3

B. The “Rainbow” SongB. The “Rainbow” SongA. The ScarecrowA. The Scarecrow

C. The Yellow Brick RoadC. The Yellow Brick Road

D. TotoD. Toto

Which of these bands was Which of these bands was turned down because turned down because “groups with guitars are on “groups with guitars are on

the way out?the way out?

Which of these bands was Which of these bands was turned down because turned down because “groups with guitars are on “groups with guitars are on

the way out?the way out?

#4#4#4#4

A. The Rolling StonesA. The Rolling Stones

B. The BeatlesB. The Beatles

C. U2C. U2

D. Pink FloydD. Pink Floyd

Which of these popular Which of these popular movie directors failed movie directors failed motion picture production at motion picture production at New York University? New York University?

Which of these popular Which of these popular movie directors failed movie directors failed motion picture production at motion picture production at New York University? New York University?

#5#5#5#5

A. Steven SpielbergA. Steven Spielberg

B. Woody AllenB. Woody Allen

C. George LucasC. George Lucas

D. Quinton Tarintino D. Quinton Tarintino

Which of these movies series Which of these movies series was initially turned down by was initially turned down by every major motion picture every major motion picture studio in Hollywood before studio in Hollywood before

Century Fox produced it?Century Fox produced it?

Which of these movies series Which of these movies series was initially turned down by was initially turned down by every major motion picture every major motion picture studio in Hollywood before studio in Hollywood before

Century Fox produced it?Century Fox produced it?

#6#6#6#6

B. Rocky

C. Lords of the Rings

D. Spiderman

A. Star Wars

Which of these former Which of these former Presidents entered a war as Presidents entered a war as a “captain” but was a “captain” but was demoted to a “private” by demoted to a “private” by

the end of the war?the end of the war?

Which of these former Which of these former Presidents entered a war as Presidents entered a war as a “captain” but was a “captain” but was demoted to a “private” by demoted to a “private” by

the end of the war?the end of the war?

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A. Abraham LincolnA. Abraham LincolnB. Ulysses Grant B. Ulysses Grant

C. George WashingtonC. George Washington

D. Theodore RooseveltD. Theodore Roosevelt

True or FalseTrue or FalseMichel Lotito ate an entire Michel Lotito ate an entire bicycle in 15 days.bicycle in 15 days.

True or FalseTrue or FalseMichel Lotito ate an entire Michel Lotito ate an entire bicycle in 15 days.bicycle in 15 days.

#8#8#8#8

FALSETRUE

Which of these actors or Which of these actors or actresses does actresses does NOTNOT have a have a

learning disability?learning disability?

Which of these actors or Which of these actors or actresses does actresses does NOTNOT have a have a

learning disability?learning disability?

#9#9#9#9

B. Whoopi Goldberg

C. Tom Hanks

A. Tom Cruise

D. Cher

Most of the information used in Most of the information used in these games has come from these games has come from Chicken Soup for the Soul. Chicken Soup for the Soul. How many times did publishers How many times did publishers turn down the idea before turn down the idea before

agreeing to publish them?agreeing to publish them?

Most of the information used in Most of the information used in these games has come from these games has come from Chicken Soup for the Soul. Chicken Soup for the Soul. How many times did publishers How many times did publishers turn down the idea before turn down the idea before

agreeing to publish them?agreeing to publish them?

#1#100#1#100

A. 21 times B. 16 times

C. 29 times D. 33 times

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Answers!Answers!

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The NHL told Wayne The NHL told Wayne Gretzky he was too light to Gretzky he was too light to play. How many pounds play. How many pounds

too light?too light?

The NHL told Wayne The NHL told Wayne Gretzky he was too light to Gretzky he was too light to play. How many pounds play. How many pounds

too light?too light?

#1#1#1#1

A. 40 poundsA. 40 poundsB. 45 poundsB. 45 pounds

C. 50 poundsC. 50 poundsD. 55 D. 55 poundspounds

The NHL told Wayne The NHL told Wayne Gretzky he was too light to Gretzky he was too light to play. How many pounds play. How many pounds

too light?too light?

The NHL told Wayne The NHL told Wayne Gretzky he was too light to Gretzky he was too light to play. How many pounds play. How many pounds

too light?too light?

#1#1#1#1

C. 50 poundsC. 50 pounds

Which actor was told by Which actor was told by movie producers that he movie producers that he would be better fixing would be better fixing

elevators?elevators?

Which actor was told by Which actor was told by movie producers that he movie producers that he would be better fixing would be better fixing

elevators?elevators?

#2#2#2#2

A. Sylvester StalloneA. Sylvester StalloneB. George ClooneyB. George Clooney

C. Keanu ReevesC. Keanu ReevesD. Brad PittD. Brad Pitt

Which actor was told by Which actor was told by movie producers that he movie producers that he would be better fixing would be better fixing

elevators?elevators?

Which actor was told by Which actor was told by movie producers that he movie producers that he would be better fixing would be better fixing

elevators?elevators?

#2#2#2#2

A. Sylvester StalloneA. Sylvester Stallone

MGM told the producers of MGM told the producers of the Wizard of Oz to take the Wizard of Oz to take something out. What was something out. What was

it?it?

MGM told the producers of MGM told the producers of the Wizard of Oz to take the Wizard of Oz to take something out. What was something out. What was

it?it?

#3#3#3#3

B. The “Rainbow” SongB. The “Rainbow” SongA. The ScarecrowA. The Scarecrow

C. The Yellow Brick RoadC. The Yellow Brick Road

D. TotoD. Toto

MGM told the producers of MGM told the producers of the Wizard of Oz to take the Wizard of Oz to take something out. What was something out. What was

it?it?

MGM told the producers of MGM told the producers of the Wizard of Oz to take the Wizard of Oz to take something out. What was something out. What was

it?it?

#3#3#3#3

B. The “rainbow” songB. The “rainbow” song

Which of these bands was Which of these bands was turned down because turned down because “groups with guitars are on “groups with guitars are on

the way out?the way out?

Which of these bands was Which of these bands was turned down because turned down because “groups with guitars are on “groups with guitars are on

the way out?the way out?

#4#4#4#4

A. The Rolling StonesA. The Rolling Stones

B. The BeatlesB. The Beatles

C. U2C. U2

D. Pink FloydD. Pink Floyd

Which of these bands was Which of these bands was turned down because turned down because “groups with guitars are on “groups with guitars are on

the way out?the way out?

Which of these bands was Which of these bands was turned down because turned down because “groups with guitars are on “groups with guitars are on

the way out?the way out?

#4#4#4#4

B. The BeatlesB. The Beatles

Which of these popular Which of these popular movie directors failed movie directors failed motion picture production at motion picture production at New York University? New York University?

Which of these popular Which of these popular movie directors failed movie directors failed motion picture production at motion picture production at New York University? New York University?

#5#5#5#5

A. Steven SpielbergA. Steven Spielberg

B. Woody AllenB. Woody Allen

C. George LucasC. George Lucas

D. Quinton Tarintino D. Quinton Tarintino

Which of these popular Which of these popular movie directors failed movie directors failed motion picture production at motion picture production at New York University? New York University?

Which of these popular Which of these popular movie directors failed movie directors failed motion picture production at motion picture production at New York University? New York University?

#5#5#5#5

B. Woody AllenB. Woody Allen

Which of these movies series Which of these movies series was initially turned down by was initially turned down by every major motion picture every major motion picture studio in Hollywood before studio in Hollywood before

Century Fox produced it?Century Fox produced it?

Which of these movies series Which of these movies series was initially turned down by was initially turned down by every major motion picture every major motion picture studio in Hollywood before studio in Hollywood before

Century Fox produced it?Century Fox produced it?

#6#6#6#6

B. Rocky

C. Lords of the Rings

D. Spiderman

A. Star Wars

Which of these movies series Which of these movies series was initially turned down by was initially turned down by every major motion picture every major motion picture studio in Hollywood before studio in Hollywood before

Century Fox produced it?Century Fox produced it?

Which of these movies series Which of these movies series was initially turned down by was initially turned down by every major motion picture every major motion picture studio in Hollywood before studio in Hollywood before

Century Fox produced it?Century Fox produced it?

#6#6#6#6

A. Star Wars

Which of these former Which of these former Presidents entered a war as Presidents entered a war as a “captain” but was a “captain” but was demoted to a “private” by demoted to a “private” by

the end of the war?the end of the war?

Which of these former Which of these former Presidents entered a war as Presidents entered a war as a “captain” but was a “captain” but was demoted to a “private” by demoted to a “private” by

the end of the war?the end of the war?

#7#7#7#7

A. Abraham LincolnA. Abraham LincolnB. Ulysses Grant B. Ulysses Grant

C. George WashingtonC. George Washington

D. Theodore RooseveltD. Theodore Roosevelt

Which of these former Which of these former Presidents entered a war as Presidents entered a war as a “captain” but was a “captain” but was demoted to a “private” by demoted to a “private” by

the end of the war?the end of the war?

Which of these former Which of these former Presidents entered a war as Presidents entered a war as a “captain” but was a “captain” but was demoted to a “private” by demoted to a “private” by

the end of the war?the end of the war?

#7#7#7#7

A. Abraham LincolnA. Abraham Lincoln

True or FalseTrue or FalseMichel Lotito ate an entire Michel Lotito ate an entire bicycle in 15 days.bicycle in 15 days.

True or FalseTrue or FalseMichel Lotito ate an entire Michel Lotito ate an entire bicycle in 15 days.bicycle in 15 days.

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FALSETRUE

True or FalseTrue or FalseMichel Lotito ate an entire Michel Lotito ate an entire bicycle in 15 days.bicycle in 15 days.

True or FalseTrue or FalseMichel Lotito ate an entire Michel Lotito ate an entire bicycle in 15 days.bicycle in 15 days.

#8#8#8#8

FALSE

It actually took him 17 days!

Which of these actors or Which of these actors or actresses does actresses does NOTNOT have a have a

learning disability?learning disability?

Which of these actors or Which of these actors or actresses does actresses does NOTNOT have a have a

learning disability?learning disability?

#9#9#9#9

B. Whoopi GoldbergB. Whoopi Goldberg

C. Tom HanksC. Tom Hanks

A. Tom CruiseA. Tom Cruise

D. CherD. Cher

Which of these actors or Which of these actors or actresses does actresses does NOTNOT have a have a

learning disability?learning disability?

Which of these actors or Which of these actors or actresses does actresses does NOTNOT have a have a

learning disability?learning disability?

#9#9#9#9

C. Tom Hanks

Most of the information used in Most of the information used in these games has come from these games has come from Chicken Soup for the Soul. Chicken Soup for the Soul. How many times did publishers How many times did publishers turn down the idea before turn down the idea before

agreeing to publish them?agreeing to publish them?

Most of the information used in Most of the information used in these games has come from these games has come from Chicken Soup for the Soul. Chicken Soup for the Soul. How many times did publishers How many times did publishers turn down the idea before turn down the idea before

agreeing to publish them?agreeing to publish them?

#1#100#1#100

A. 21 times B. 16 times

C. 29 times D. 33 times

Most of the information used in Most of the information used in these games has come from these games has come from Chicken Soup for the Soul. Chicken Soup for the Soul. How many times did publishers How many times did publishers turn down the idea before turn down the idea before

agreeing to publish them?agreeing to publish them?

Most of the information used in Most of the information used in these games has come from these games has come from Chicken Soup for the Soul. Chicken Soup for the Soul. How many times did publishers How many times did publishers turn down the idea before turn down the idea before

agreeing to publish them?agreeing to publish them?

#1#100#1#100

D. 33 times

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Tie-Breakers!Tie-Breakers!

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Tie-Breakers!Tie-Breakers!

How many razors did How many razors did Gillette sell in it’s first year Gillette sell in it’s first year

of production?of production?

How many razors did How many razors did Gillette sell in it’s first year Gillette sell in it’s first year

of production?of production?

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A. 42 B. 63

C. 73 D. 51

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Tie-Breakers!Tie-Breakers!

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Tie-Breakers!Tie-Breakers!

How many razors did How many razors did Gillette sell in it’s first year Gillette sell in it’s first year

of production?of production?

How many razors did How many razors did Gillette sell in it’s first year Gillette sell in it’s first year

of production?of production?

#TB#TB11#TB#TB11

A. 42 B. 63

C. 73 D. 51

How many razors did How many razors did Gillette sell in it’s first year Gillette sell in it’s first year

of production?of production?

How many razors did How many razors did Gillette sell in it’s first year Gillette sell in it’s first year

of production?of production?

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D. 51

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Tie-Breakers!Tie-Breakers!

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Tie-Breakers!Tie-Breakers!

Which of these NBA Which of these NBA Champion Chicago Bulls Champion Chicago Bulls originally made his college originally made his college basketball team as the basketball team as the

equipment manager?equipment manager?

Which of these NBA Which of these NBA Champion Chicago Bulls Champion Chicago Bulls originally made his college originally made his college basketball team as the basketball team as the

equipment manager?equipment manager?

#TB#TB22#TB#TB22

A. Scottie Pippen B. Horace Grant

C. B.J. Armstrong D. Dennis Rodman

A 2A 2ndnd Helping of… Helping of…You Think You’re a You Think You’re a

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Tie-Breakers!Tie-Breakers!

A 2A 2ndnd Helping of… Helping of…You Think You’re a You Think You’re a

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Tie-Breakers!Tie-Breakers!

Which of these NBA Which of these NBA Champion Chicago Bulls Champion Chicago Bulls originally made his college originally made his college basketball team as the basketball team as the

equipment manager?equipment manager?

Which of these NBA Which of these NBA Champion Chicago Bulls Champion Chicago Bulls originally made his college originally made his college basketball team as the basketball team as the

equipment manager?equipment manager?

#TB#TB22#TB#TB22

A. Scottie Pippen B. Horace Grant

C. B.J. Armstrong D. Dennis Rodman

Which of these NBA Which of these NBA Champion Chicago Bulls Champion Chicago Bulls originally made his college originally made his college basketball team as the basketball team as the

equipment manager?equipment manager?

Which of these NBA Which of these NBA Champion Chicago Bulls Champion Chicago Bulls originally made his college originally made his college basketball team as the basketball team as the

equipment manager?equipment manager?

#TB#TB22#TB#TB22

A. Scottie Pippen

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Tie-Breakers!Tie-Breakers!

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Tie-Breakers!Tie-Breakers!

Which of these mobile Which of these mobile phone companies was phone companies was created from a created from a

bankrupt company?bankrupt company?

Which of these mobile Which of these mobile phone companies was phone companies was created from a created from a

bankrupt company?bankrupt company?

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A. LGA. LG B. SamsungB. Samsung

C. MotorolaC. Motorola D. NokiaD. Nokia

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Tie-Breakers!Tie-Breakers!

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Tie-Breakers!Tie-Breakers!

Which of these mobile Which of these mobile phone companies was phone companies was created from a created from a

bankrupt company?bankrupt company?

Which of these mobile Which of these mobile phone companies was phone companies was created from a created from a

bankrupt company?bankrupt company?

#TB#TB33#TB#TB33

A. LGA. LG B. SamsungB. Samsung

C. MotorolaC. Motorola D. NokiaD. Nokia

Which of these mobile Which of these mobile phone companies was phone companies was created from a created from a

bankrupt company?bankrupt company?

Which of these mobile Which of these mobile phone companies was phone companies was created from a created from a

bankrupt company?bankrupt company?

#TB#TB33#TB#TB33

C. MotorolaC. Motorola

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