[Rusty Heap]

I was told once by a past supervisor during my performance review, to "lower my expectations in order to get along better with others"........

So basically, don't try to soar with the eagles or dare to make a difference, just peck the grain with the other turkeys and hens.

I don't mind losing the battle if I win the war, you have to pick the battles you CAN win.

Corporate America has really lost the drive, the passion, the daring.......

Middle of the road, politically correct, don't promote the people who take risks, and still give about the same level of salary increase to people who are asleep at the wheel.

Call me jaded, but really there isn't much reward that I see for sticking your neck out anymore. I've attempted to get 2 patents issued in my name, asked to present white papers to engineering industry, and got zero support from managment.

I'll sometimes put a post-it note on my desk with the accronym "LYE"........to "lower your expectations"........but no I don't tell anyone what I means, just smile and nod and be another sheep in the flock...

The early bird may get the worm, but the 2nd mouse gets the cheese from the trap.