There's terrific merit in having no sense of humour, no sense of irony, practically no sense of anything at all. If you're born with these so-called defects you have a very good chance of getting to the top.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Cook suggests that lacking humor and irony might actually help someone reach the top in society.
- In plain terms
- Having no sense of humor could help you succeed and rise to the top.
- What can you take from it?
- Seriousness or lack of irony may aid career advancement in some contexts.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does humor hinder success?
- What traits help you climb the ladder?
Another view
This overlooks how humor often aids leadership and relationships.
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