Path to wisdom

The first thing the head of US army in the New Generals School tells his new Generals is: “Remember, as soon as you get those stars, everyone will laugh at your jokes, but you’re not that funny, and everyone will write down your comments but you’re not that smart, and women will want to have sex with you but you’re not that handsome. It’s just your title. Don’t let it go to your head”. While Marshall Goldsmith adopts these wise words while coaching CEOs, it's something for all. Whatever be the position, one ought to believe that people are not saluting him/her, they’re saluting the position and the second one thinks it’s all about him/her, its over. Each and everyone of us should keep listening, keep learning, make mistakes and apologise for them - that's the path to wisdom.