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According to the 'bus ticket theory,' what is the third important ingredient for doing great work, besides natural ability and determination?
Why is a bus ticket collector's interest described as 'disinterested' in the article?
Which of these is NOT suggested as a heuristic to guess if an obsession might lead to important work?
True or False: The bus ticket theory suggests that great discoveries are often made because the person has a clear intention of finding something important from the start.
True or False: The bus ticket theory implies that having children can reduce one's likelihood to do great work due to competing interests.
True or False: According to the article, following many different interests without focus is generally encouraged to maximize intellectual creativity.
Explain in 1-2 sentences why obsessive interest can be a substitute for determination according to the text.
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Describe one way the bus ticket theory suggests society might encourage great work.
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Why might great work sometimes require 'wasting a lot of time' according to the article?
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What is a potential consequence of following many interests simultaneously, according to the bus ticket theory?
According to the bus ticket theory, how can pursuing what genuinely interests you lead to great work?
True or False: The article suggests that intense focus on a single obsession is the only way to achieve great work.
True or False: Cultivating children's interests deeply is suggested as a way to inspire their potential for great work.
What does the phrase 'disinterested obsession' imply in the context of the bus ticket theory?
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How does the bus ticket theory address the relationship between luck and obsessive interest?
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