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We Only Deserve a Styrofoam Cup

We Only Deserve a Styrofoam Cup

So often we think that the success that surrounds us is because of who we are. 

Yet, the position we hold in business or life, is often what affords us the luxuries. 

It's not because WE ARE amazing. It is because the position we hold has "Power" or "Influence".

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Here is your coffee

Here is your coffee

Simeon Sinek in his video, "We only deserve a styrofoam cup" talks about someone who was in a position of power. 

They were driven to a venue. They were Given a cup of coffee in a ceramic mug.

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...the table turns

...the table turns

Now the same person comes back without that position. 

He takes a taxi to the venue. No one hands him coffee. He asks if there is coffee. They point and show him the coffee. He pours his drink into a styrofoam cup.

No ceramic mug.

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The Ceramic Mug was NEVER Meant for him

The Ceramic Mug was NEVER Meant for him

It was not meant for him...it was meant for the position / title that he held.

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So What? Humble yourself

So What? Humble yourself

In Business sometimes we think we deserve the world.

Remember, it's often the title. Stay humble.

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jesseschaa

Blogger and Podcast Host of Beginning To Begin

Watch this. Humility Matters in Business.

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