"Gimme an Inch..."

..... and I'll take it a mile"

I never really knew what that meant, but it's something that my father said that always stuck with me. Granted, it was before he had some elective surgery. However, 15 years and roughly $8,000 worth of Mescaline later, I'm still trying to figure out what he meant.

I'm inclined to think that it should probably be interpreted as a metaphor for taking on life's challenges by exploiting an opportunity when it presents itself. (A lull in the conversation... locking eyes with a potential lover... an open ladies underwear drawer) All of these situations are perfect examples. You have to seize what's in front of your eyes, for the the window of opportunity can shut all too fast, and you're left with nothing but broken fingers, salty tears, and the only soiled underwear you possess is your own.

The first day I stepped into the corporate world, a then-trusted colleague said "you should never let your desire for money drive you... it's power you should be after."

The concept of 'power' is nothing, yet everything at the same time. Let me give you an example that I would hope any one who is reading this would understand and relate to. Each morning, as I'm heading out the house, I tuck a Remington M1911 pistol in the back of my trousers before I throw on my suit jacket and grab the bus to work. Now, have I ever used my handgun? The short answer is No (unless you consider a pistol-whip use). Will I? Never say never. But the point is this: much like the time tested method of "Ass Pennies," keeping a fully loaded semi-automatic firearm tucket in your waistline at all times creates just the type of conceptual power that will certainly keep my head above water in today's cutthroat workplace.

Be it a colleague, potential client, or potential lady of the night, you can rest assured that you have the upper hand, especially if you keep the safety off. If nothing else, you'll certainly feel like you've got a few more inches.