Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Simple Mathematics

We have all been to one of those meetings where someone wants you to give more than 100%. How about achieving 103% or the famous, “I want 110%.” Ever wondered about those people who say they are giving more than 100%? Ever wondered what makes up a 100% or what it means to give a 100%? And can a 100% effort or any physical effort for that matter actually be measured?

I am going to try to do it mathematically and this equation should be taught in all mathematics classes at school!

Here is the formula.

If:
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z represent
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

Then: K-N-O-W-L-E-D-G-E can be translated to
11+14+15+23+12+5+4+7+5 = 96%

And
H-A-R-D-W-O-R-K can be translated to
8+1+18+4+23+15+18+11 = 98%. Not quite making yet, hey!

But
A-T-T-I-T-U-D-E translates to
1+20+20+9+20+21+4+5 = 100%. At last!

But wait
B-U-L-L-S-H-I-T translates to
2+21+12+12+19+8+9+20 = 103%

And even move effectively
A-S-S K-I-S-S-I-N-G translates to a whopping
1+19+19+11+9+19+19+9+14+7 = 127%

So, one can conclude with mathematical certainty that while Hard Work and Knowledge will get you close, and Attitude will get you there, it's the Bullshit and Ass Kissing that will put you over the top!

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