Giving 103%

This is PG-13. If you are a kid, just skip this blog post - trust me, you are not missing anything.

For the rest, here is an interesting argument forward to me by my buddy Kiran.

What Makes 100%? What does it mean to give MORE than 100%? Ever wonder about those people who say they are giving more than 100%? We have all been to those meetings where someone wants you to give over 100%. How about achieving 103%? What makes up 100% in life? 

Here's a little mathematical formula that might help you answer these questions. 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 is represented as: 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

It is obvious that: H-A-R-D-W-O-R-K = 8+1+18+4+23+15+18+11 = 98%,

K-N-O-W-L-E-D-G-E = 11+14+15+23+12+5+4+7+5 = 96%, 

and A-T-T-I-T-U-D-E = 1+20+20+9+20+21+4+5 = 100%.

However, B-U-L-L-S-H-I-T = 2+21+12+12+19+8+9+20 = 103% and

A-S-S-K-I-S-S-I-N-G = 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 !