The importance of showing up

No amount of talent, intelligence, enthusiasm, or "anointing" will compensate for not showing up.

On the other hand, regularly showing up will take care of all the rest. Being there conquers all things.

 

No amount of talent, intelligence, enthusiasm, or "anointing" will compensate for not showing up.

That's what I've been telling my nephew for 30 years.

 

The importance of showing up

No amount of talent, intelligence, enthusiasm, or "anointing" will compensate for not showing up.

On the other hand, regularly showing up will take care of all the rest. Being there conquers all things.

It may be a necessary condition, but it is hardly sufficient.

 

Think about the legions of public high school students who graduate with a 3rd grade education. Maybe I meant 3rd rate education. Take your pick.

 

It may be a necessary condition, but it is hardly sufficient.

Yes, it is not sufficient, although I wouldn't use the word hardly. I think KL7AJ has a point. Showing up demonstrates willingness, which is normally accompanied by perseverance, responsibility and reliability. All of them extremely important to any potential employer.

 

Surprisingly there are people who show up for opportunities under the mistaken impression that a body temperature of 98.6 ° is all that is required. This is especially true for public sector jobs and political appointments.

 

Surprisingly there are people who show up for opportunities under the mistaken impression that a body temperature of 98.6 ° is all that is required. This is especially true for public sector jobs and political appointments.

Those are called supervisors ... and they don't always show up

 

Blessed are they who run around in circles...
For they shall be known as wheels.

 

I have never won a lottery that I did not buy a ticket for.

 

I have never won a lottery that I did not buy a ticket for.

I have never bought a ticket for a lottery I could not win.
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