My OperaAnother Attempt to Climb the Corporate Ladder
Friday, November 18, 2011 6:02:45 PM
Oz: Our university is below the national average for students defaulting on their student loans after graduation. That is amazing! Well done, team!
Soop: Does that mean we are almost your favorite department now?
Me: Awesome! We are almost number one.
Oz: You don't want to be number one.
Me: Why not?
Oz: It's way too much pressure.
Soop: That's right. You have to keep performing at 120%
Oz: That's why I tell people, "I don't want to be your best friend. I don't mind being in the top five, but I don't want to be the BEST friend." Way too much pressure.
Soop: Does that mean we are almost your favorite department now?
Me: Awesome! We are almost number one.
Oz: You don't want to be number one.
Me: Why not?
Oz: It's way too much pressure.
Soop: That's right. You have to keep performing at 120%
Oz: That's why I tell people, "I don't want to be your best friend. I don't mind being in the top five, but I don't want to be the BEST friend." Way too much pressure.
scott cummingI_ArtMan # Saturday, November 19, 2011 3:50:25 AM
Turquoise Tanglesjbaird # Saturday, November 19, 2011 10:31:10 AM
Originally posted by I_ArtMan:
True! *learned the hard way here*
Friendship shouldn't have pressure though. Friendship should just flow from one conversation to the next seamlessly. I have a few friendships I can count by decades. Hope you do too!
~ Janean
Sarah angel292005 # Saturday, November 19, 2011 12:02:45 PM
Kay FourKayFour # Tuesday, November 22, 2011 12:44:35 PM
Kay FourKayFour # Tuesday, November 22, 2011 12:45:36 PM
Originally posted by jbaird:
A friendship that lasts for decades is rare. Be certain you cherish them!
Kay FourKayFour # Tuesday, November 22, 2011 12:46:36 PM
Turquoise Tanglesjbaird # Tuesday, November 22, 2011 11:31:23 PM
Originally posted by KayFour:
I do.