A co-worker, in talking me down from a crisis the other day, mentioned that she thinks I am over-qualified for my job. While I munch on that and ponder what exactly I ultimately want to do with my life (besides being the best wife and mom ever, which is number one) this scenario between me and the big-shot broker I assist really made me laugh. (big-shot in status; in attitude, my team ROCKS.) Talent and intelligence are not always a precursor to success, even though I can't help but think you must have some portion of one or the other.
RR: (hands me some important legal documents) Hey Erin. I need you to proof these, and then send them to Mr. WhateverHisNameWas.
Me: Sure thing!
RR: He's out of our office in Memphis. You may have to look him up in the system... (reaches for a book on my desk, mumbles,) Maybe he's in here...
Me: RR, that's a dictionary.
RR: (laughs) Oh, right! I knew that. I was looking up "Memphis." Yeah, it's a state down south.
Me: Memphis the state. Got it.
The defense rests.
You should read Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell. It will give you a new perspective on why people succeed. :)
ReplyDeleteMichael, I just finished that book last week and I L-O-V-E-D it! Great reccommendation!
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