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Bill Branstetter
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Director of Recruiting, 9th Way Insignia

What is your favorite book or movie? Why?

Sometimes interviewers like to ask "fun" questions to help you relax and to get a idea of your personality. How would you answer this question in an interview?

#interview #jobsearch #advice #motivation #fun

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Karen Martin
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My favorite book is Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill—not because it’s a get-rich-quick guide, but because it’s about the psychology of success.

What resonates with me isn’t just the financial principles, but the idea that mindset shapes reality. Hill’s concept of definite purpose forced me to get honest about what I truly want, not just what sounds impressive. The book doesn’t just say “visualize money”; it argues that clarity, persistence, and a burning desire are the bedrock of achievement—whether in wealth, relationships, or personal growth.

The chapter on the mastermind principle changed how I collaborate. Surrounding yourself with people who challenge and elevate you isn’t just networking—it’s strategic. And the stories of figures like Henry Ford and Thomas Edison (flaws and all) aren’t just inspiration; they’re case studies in turning setbacks into momentum.

Some criticize the book as outdated, but its core lesson is timeless: Success starts in the mind before it manifests in action. It’s not about magic affirmations—it’s about conditioning yourself to recognize opportunity, outwork doubt, and refuse defeat. That’s why I revisit it yearly. Each read reveals something new, because as I grow, the book’s lessons deepen.

It’s more than a book to me—it’s a mental toolkit. And that’s why it’s my favorite.

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Hard working and reliable U.S. Navy veteran seeking full time employment...

Saving Private Ryan. This is the breakthrough movie that truly showed the people in this country what war is really like. The first 20 minutes of the movie put me in shock and awe...

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First blood

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Connie Smith
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I would have to lie because I'm the type of person who likes horror movies the bloodier the better

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My favorite movie has to be pirates or the Caribbean at worlds end or curse of the black Pearl

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Beauty is Black

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