By The Numbers

By the Numbers

Ever wonder about all of those people who say that they are giving more than 100%. We have all been to meetings where someone wants more than 100%.

Here's a little mathematics that might prove helpful.

What makes life 100%? Let's use mathematics and logic to figure it out!

If: A=1, B=2, C=3, D=4 and so on then, when you add up the numerical scores for the letters,

HARD WORK = 8 + 1 + 18 + 4 + 23 + 15 + 18 + 11 = 98%;

KNOWLEDGE = 11 + 14 + 15 + 23 + 12 + 5 + 4 + 7 + 5 = 96%; But, ATTITUDE = 1 + 20 + 20 + 9 + 20 + 21 + 4 + 5 = 100%;

And, BULLSHIT = 2 + 21+ 12 + 12 + 19 + 8 + 9 + 20 = 103%.

So it stands to reason that hard work and knowledge will get you close, attitude will get you there, but bullshit will put you over the top.

So, the next time someone claims to be giving more than 100% . . .

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(Nevermind that education (104), intelligence (106) and a college degree (103) will also get you there, and a sense of humor (139) is hard to beat! -- contributed by DN)