Contradiction

i worked with many smart and well educated professionals over my "employed" career and still do in my "post-employed" career.  during that time i have learned something, at least one thing, from every person with whom i have worked.

during  that same period i also learned to see or pick out those that will excel to the top of their career ladders.  these are the people who i sought out (and still do today) to work with.  these are the "exciters", those who are changing our businesses and the world around us.

so how do i see these winners?

the answer is two part;

1. "egolessness" -- we all have egos in some way, but this is my term for a person whose ego is in check enough to allow them to see and hear what others fail to see and hear in the world around them -- these are the observers, the seekers of wisdom
2. contradiction processing -- these are the people who can hold and process contradictory stories, opinions, or facts simultaneously in their mind, be open to both, and move in the direction of the greatest logic and benefit.  few can do this well, but those that are open to it and learn this skill are rocket propelled in their careers and accomplishments

be a winner