In a 2008 commencement speech at the Wharton School, long-time executive Steve Gilbert summed up his years of job success with the following formula.

--Jacob Share

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Thanks to the magic of StumbleUpon, I found this rejection denial note (rejection rejection letter?) on a humor site:

Herbert A. Millington
Chair – Search Committee
412A Clarkson Hall, Whitson University
College Hill, MA 34109

Dear Professor Millington,

Thank you for your letter of March 16. After careful consideration, I regret to inform you that I am unable to accept your refusal to offer me an assistant professor position in your department.

--Jacob Share

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“Weaseling out of things is important to learn. It’s what separates us from the animals! Except the weasel.” -Homer Simpson

Over the years, Homer has taught us many valuable lessons about finding and leading a successful career.

--Jacob Share

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