Wizzdom from a song

Jim Croce was a singer whose life ended too soon at age 30. He had some interesting songs and it occurred to me that the refrain from his song ‘Don’t mess around with Jim’ released in 1972 could be advice that will live through the ages for your career.

o 'You don't tug on Superman's cape' – SM was the man of steel. Faster than a speeding bullet. Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound. The man. So don’t challenge the Big Dog unless you are prepared and ready to defend your argument or recommendation or to depose him. This could be the fight of your life. If you mess up you’re done.

o ‘You don't spit into the wind’ – As kids we used to say don’t wizz into the wind the reason being that the blow back would mess up your clothes. This is the same as knowing which way the wind is blowing. This doesn’t mean don’t do anything but be aware and know if you have to make adjustments to get your ideas accepted and/or implemented. Be in control.

o ‘You don't pull the mask off the old Lone Ranger’ The Lone Ranger was a a Texas Ranger who wore a white hat and a black mask over his eyes. The point is to have your facts and arguments ready because you are going to expose the LR and take away the LR’s identity or position or power or all of these. He will be exposed and embarrassed. Do your research and due diligence and be prepared for a fight but go for it.

And you don't mess around with Jim, da do da do...
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