To build something such as a wall, fence, or house requires a proper foundation.
As many college students are graduating this month, it opens the door to the question, “do I want to build something of my own, or do I want to be built?”
Thinking that we have time to figure this question out is one of biggest lies that we can tell ourselves. Eventually, if left unanswered, someone else called “your boss” will gladly answer the question.
Recently, while in a fast-food restaurant seconds from placing an order, right in front of me, I overheard the manager bluntly telling one of his employees “When I tell you to move, you move." My instinct kicked in immediately, yelling at him, “That’s not how you talk to people." To make matters worse, this employee was female. That manager then looked at me and said, “Don’t tell me how to talk to my employees,” which enraged me even more, as I wanted to immediately leave the store. I later decided to write upper management, alerting them of this rude encounter.
When someone else called “your boss” gladly answers the question, “do you want to build something of your own, or do you want to be built?” the answer isn’t always pleasant. A great understanding of the difference is critical in today's work environment.
It is not the beauty of a building you should look at; its the construction of the foundation that will stand the test of time. - David Allan Coe
Architecture and building is about how you get around the obstacles that are presented to you. That sometimes determines how successful you'll be: How good are you at going around obstacles? - Jeremy Renner
