Skill Level Explorer Gifts

Everyone thinks they can do it

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

Keeping all the balls in the air - skills

Do you have any other skills?

"Now the geeks hold all the power. They're the ones who know how to forge a parent's e-signature."

"I'm good at ticking boxes."

'It's only four acres but we're glad we bought it - he's always wanted to be an expert in his own field.'

'I'd do better if I knew all the words you know!'

"How learning curves feel... Before: Holy hell During: I'm not gonna make it! After: That wasn't so bad! The next time: Again?!!"

"I'd describe myself as generous and empathetic. I've always been good at self delusion."

"And now from downtown!"

You are more than your job description.

"I'm not good with letters."

Seven males, ranging in age from a baby to an old man, wait in a line monitored by a uniformed guard.

"We've discovered the part of the human brain that activates achievement is located right next to the section that governs how much you look out the window."

'Boy Scouts aren't ANY kind of terrorists!'

What brings you to therapy, Mr. Park? I'm stuck. Dr. Noodle. I'm paralyzed. I'm not making any progress. Honestly, I'm lost in the trees. I've lost sight of my goals. My health units are low. Units? Unseen enemies are everywhere. I can't sleep. I'm not eating. You're not making sense. Who am I kidding? You're right. The truth? Fine, I admit it. I can't get past level 5!!! I don't do video game counseling. If my mom loved me more, I'd be able to find more ammo.

"Your air-guitar solos are commendable, Mr Ferguson, but do you have any other examples of how you’ve ‘taken the lead’?"

'I don't know anything about anything, but I'm great at looking stuff up!'

"It may very well bring about immortality, but it will take forever to test it."

Ages of man.

"You're a people pleaser. We could work on that, but then no one would like you."

"He claims to be a specialist, but I think he just has a one-track mind."

OWZAT...The beer-mat-flipping champion sets a new world record!

"Once you learn, though, you'll never forget."

First Day of School

"A good employee never stops learning new skills."

"If we're learning about multitasking, why does she need our 'undivided attention?'"

Jell-O: A Life.

"When I said you can learn at your own pace, I meant within the school year!"

'My lab partner wants a prenuptial agreement!'

I'm doomed! What's Twig's problem today? She forgot that the pre-SATs are this weekend. She hasn't practiced. So what? They don't test for life's important skills. Right. Like planning ahead. Whoops! I forgot the cream.

"Your project today is to find an internet video of someone building a chair."

'Well you see, to start with, we learn by rolling peas, and then, we graduate to rolling dung...'

"On the other hand, I believe it's equally important to catch your employees doing something right and complimenting them for it. Boy, does THAT ever mess with their heads!"