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Be Ready To Be Humbled; Don’t be an Ignorant Smart Ass
The 30/70 Rule: say 30% of what you know; leave some space for people to think and question about
I was reading an article by Tim Denning, Be Proud When You’re the Dumbest Person in the Meeting Room, and I simply love it.
It reminds me of what my professor, Prof. Richard Harris, said when I submitted one long essay on the troubled economy of Japan during my study.
He said:” Vivian, are you starting your graduate program with us?”
“Yes, sir,” I replied with some hesitation. Not sure if I did anything wrong.
“Be ready to be humbled.” Richard further said.
Be Ready To Be Humbled.
It is a line I never forget; I put it in my heart and remind myself of it every moment.
Be the Dumbest Person In The Room
The article I mentioned earlier also reminds me of what I have been doing over the last 20 years — I always put myself in that particular situation; be the dumbest person in the room.
Quite frankly, I enjoy being the dumbest person in the room.
