Talking about sheep

Pop quiz:

When your client sends you an email at 8 p.m. requiring you to rework the presentation which is due the next morning, what do you do?

A) Say nothing to the client and quietly complete the request, building up resentment until the day you finally tell your client to fuck off.

B) Complain to your colleagues that your client is stupid, insensitive and you secretly hopes that his company implodes. And you stay up until 2 am finishing the presentation.

C) Don’t do the request and hope that someone else on the team picks up the slack.

D) Communicate openly and honestly to understand the need for this change, even though you know that you might still have to stay up until 2 am working on the presentation.

If you’re the person who wants to do work that matters, your choice must be D. Even though, it’s painful and scary to look your client in the eye and tell him the truth.

Otherwise, you’re a sheep.

When was the last time you told your best friend about how glorious your wool sweater is?

Taking pride in your work is more important than the fear of staying silent and following the rules. It’s about time you stop being a sheep.