I just like this one

Somehow it epitomises a characteristic all employees of large corporations should painstakingly nurture, cultivate and cherish.

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I've spent the last 15 years working with Drayton.

And, as well as writing copy for our clients, run the agency side of the business.

Rupert

May 5, 2009 - 1:20 pm

What Makes 100%?

What does it mean to give MORE than 100%?

Ever wonder about those people who say they are giving more than 100%?

We have all been to those meetings where someone wants you to give more than 100%. How about giving 103%?

What makes up 100% in life? Here’s a little mathematical formula that might help answer these questions:

If:
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

is represented as:
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
2+21+12+12+19+8+9+20 = 103%

AND, look how far arse kissing will take you..

A-R-S-E-K-I-S-S-I-N-G
1+18+19+5+11+9+19+19+9+14+7 = 122%

So, one can conclude with mathematical certainty, that while hard work and knowledge will get you close, and attitude will get you there, its the Bullshit and Arse Kissing that will put you on top.

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Michael Leander

May 5, 2009 - 6:54 pm

Drayton, nice one.

Rupert, very interesting indeed and thx for the tip.

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