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Off Topic A place for goofing off and interests other than motorcycles. Talk about anything here, but please keep subject matter family oriented. Do not include links to sites that aren't.

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Old 08-15-2007, 08:54 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default What you have, What you know, Who you know, What you do
Sorry about that last thread about goin' green, I didn't know it would turn into the debate that it did .....was pretty entertaining though. : )

It did raise a question that I've had for a number of years when folks compare their credentials, knowledge, skills and so on. I've noticed that people seem to fit into one of 4 categories that seem to define them--What you have, What you know, Who you know or What you do. Three of the above in particular I've had personal relationships with.

Someone with no talent may talk about only what they own, exotic cars/boat, extravagant home, etc. An individual with no college degree may possess natural abilities, this could be musical or artistic talents (actually, I define myself in this category, what I do). I've known namedroppers that constantly tell me about the football quarterbacks/baseball players they know and I know an individual that seems to only want to tell you about his huge home with heated 4car garage filled with BMW's and what he may be buying next. To me, pretty boring subjects. Then there's the individual that has to be right every time and knows everything. I knew a particular lady like this that was the most difficult person I have ever tried to get along with or work with.

So I'm curious, basically do you see yourself acting out any of the 4 categories or even a mix of the above? The category of "What You Do" also includes what you do for others. Now I know the other three categories are also capable of doing things for others but usually the price to pay is that the recipient oftentimes has to listen to boastful bantering. (And I've been there too. LOL)

I'm excluding folks who may be a good parent, or child, etc., these are great ways to define oneself but they are more personal definitions within ones own family.


Dan


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