Discussion Questions Chapters 11 & 12 (Cody Sanoy)

1. One of the main goals of Adams experiment is to make $2500. If he doesn't accomplish this then he fails. Do you think it is smart for Adam to move out of the shelter? or do you think he should live there for as long as possible so he can save up more money?

It seems as if it is Adam's best interest to save as much money as possible. He even said he had the best time of his life in the shelter, and it's free. This makes it confusing to understand why he is leaving. If he stayed there just another month he could save up an extra $400 dollars or so which would go a long way.

2. Derrick is considered to be the best move at fast company and Adam looks up to him like a celebrity. Do you think Derrick is a role model for all of the movers or is Adam crazy for how amazing he thinks Derrick is?

Derrick is definitely a good mover but it seems weird to think so highly of him just because he can move well. It doesn't seem like that is really an important trait to have. It makes Adam look weird for talking so much about Derrick.

3. Do you think it was weird for Adam to write a letter to the bus driver? How do you think the bus driver reacted to the letter?

It's interesting that Adam wrote the letter. At first it seems like a weird thing to do because the bus driver never really did anything extraordinary, but it shows how a small gesture can make a big difference. It must be really hard for Adam at times to be doing this project. He missing his friends and family so seeing one friendly face every day can make a difference.

4. Similar to the question about moving out of the apartment, is it smart for Adam to buy a car when he car just ride the bus? we know that he getting a car is one of his goals but should he have waited until he had more money to spend so he could get a car that had less of a chance to break down?

Adam doesn't seem to be making all of the smartest financial decisions. Everything he spends money on sets him back and although he needs a car the sooner he buys it the less he can spend on it. Also, the longer he has the car the more time it has to break down, this seems even more likely because of how much he spent on it and how old it is.