The Secret To Understanding 100 Percent

The keys to success may not be exactly what you think they are...How some basic math can clarify the issue.
Have you ever really wondered what makes some people more successful than others in the world of business? You know, those people that rise to the top quicker than their peers? Who seem to jump over hurdles with a single bound? Those who seem to have all the stars in their quadrant and win-win- win… How do they get there? The answer is simple…they give more than 100%. I bet you would like to know how to do that too wouldn’t you? Well, it’s a lot easier than you think….

First, answer these basic questions:

What makes a 100%? What does it mean to give MORE then 100%? What are those people that say they are giving more than 100% actually doing? We have all been to those meetings where someone wants you to give more than 100%…. How is that best achieved? How about achieving 103%? How about achieving 110%?

The key is to understand the math…

From a strictly mathematical viewpoint, here’s a math formula that might help you find answers to these important questions:

If each letter in the alphabet is assigned a number then you have:

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z =

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

Then,

H-A-R-D-W-O-R-K 8+1+18+4+23+15+18+11 = 98% And…

K-N-O-W-L-E-D-G-E 11+14+15+23+12+5+4+7+5 = 96% But…

A-T-T-I-T-U-D-E 1+20+20+9+20+21+4+5 = 100% And…

B-U-L-L-S-H-I-T 21+12+12+19+8+9+20 = 103% and…look how far ass kissing will take you!

A-S-S-K-I-S-S-I-N-G 1+19+19+11+9+19+19+9+14+7 = 118%

So, one can conclude with mathematical certainty that while hard work and knowledge will get you close, and attitude will get you there...bullshit and ass-kissing will put you over the top!

You can feel free to print or email this article to your friends, family and business associates...maybe even your boss? Unless, of course, you are the boss! In which case, you can share it with your subordinates!

It's good to keep a sense of humor in your quest for success, right?

Thanks for reading!
   By Jim Hart
Published: 12/1/2006
 
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