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What is the measure of success? Often, success is simply a matter of perception.<\/p>\n

Perception has its proper place, but how quickly it can consume and possess a man or woman. Combined with ambition, it can be blinding.<\/p>\n

It can all start with my old pair of shoes. They\u2019re comfortable, but I noticed someone looking at them at a meeting the other day. There\u2019s a scuff on the side and they\u2019re visibly duller, no matter how much polish I apply.<\/p>\n

While I\u2019m sprucing up the shoes, I might as well look at the rest of my wardrobe. How about a new pair of slacks? And I might as well get a coat to go along with the slacks.<\/p>\n

And while I\u2019m dealing with how others perceive me, I think its time for a new car. The old one is \u2013 well \u2013 old. And that car won\u2019t look right going into my old garage \u2013 so I probably should get a new garage, presumably with a new house.<\/p>\n

How much of our success hinges on the failure of someone else? We only get ahead when someone else falls behind in perception. If the boss thinks I\u2019m doing a better job than the other guy, either by real results or just \u2018looking good\u2019, then I can be successful. Sometimes, that\u2019s the sum whole of the competitive environment.<\/p>\n

Does the much vaunted American business machine depend on who looks the best?<\/p>\n

And then Jesus, trying to separate out the sons of Zebedee, said this<\/a>, \u201cWhoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first among you must be the slave of everyone else.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

What is the answer? Can you help? Comment here.<\/p>\n

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