Overconfident Achiever Gifts

"I predicted I would get an 'A-plus'! If it makes you feel any better, my prediction skills are way worse."

Overjumpers

Where the Appalachian Trail Crosses the Path of Least Resistance

"Where would you see yourself in five years' time?"

"Doing your homework may lead to a job that has homework."

"I have a recurring nightmare that I've taken a test, and the professor won't give me an 'A'."

What else is there to wish for?

"Today we are going to find out if you can that leap."

Genius Envy

Caged Businessman

"One day, I'll be the first woman!"

"I really love school. There's only one problem. I think not having a college degree is holding me back."

"You know, there's a corporate elevator."

'I told you hard work would pay off in the third grade, Cate...You've had three job offers.'

"Listen here pup, it's time you realized it's a "dog eat dog" world."

"Could you please downgrade this to a C? High expectations bring out the worst in my parents."

'I was speeding right along toward my goal of moving up from middle management, when a cost-cutting measure overtook me!'

'They're a very successful family.'

"You'll never make it as a doctor with handwriting like this. I understood every word."

Too big to fail

"Rosalie—your poor performance this year has reduced your parents' investment in you by almost seventy per cent."

Workaholics Anonymous meeting: 'No one showed up. Everyone is working.'

Do you mind if my mother joins our little business dinner ? You know what it's like, I don't want people from the office to think I'm sleeping my way to the top.

"Trying to get new business is killing me..."

'No ulcers shows me you haven't reached your full potential.'

"Stop applying! You've been accepted to three universities!"

"Congratulations Professor, the committee 'okayed' your grant request."

One day, he hoped to hit the big time.

"I know by outward standard I'm successful, but a voice inside my head keeps saying, 'Where's your private plane?"

"And, of course, if I were to get the job and start feeling comfortable here I'd no longer need the security blanket."

"Looks like a storm ahead, Captain." "I think you're being over dramatic."

"Sorry, but if we hire someone like you, you'll quit in six months and start a rival company!"

"You can achieve anything if you put you mind to it."

'Your performance review is next Tuesday. You're allowed to bring a guitar and up to three backup singers.'