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"If A is a success in life, then A = X + Y + Z.
Work is X; Y is play; and Z is keeping your mouth shut."

Albert Einstein

It is amazing how exceptionally wise the man is, and don't forget correct. Keeping your mouth shut is something that should be taught at universities in preparation for working in the big 'bad' world. I am not going to count the amount of trouble I got into because I would speak out. In the end I learned and to this day, I'm still learning, when to keep your mouth shut and when to voice my concerns.

I do not claim to be a loudmouth but even though, my concerns were perfectly legitimate I still got into trouble, not always, still, knowing when to open your mouth and when to keep it shut is an art in social interaction.

I certainly do not advocate being a mouse, more of a sneaky cat that knows exactly when to ask for cream from her owner. After all, the difference in the raise percentage is significant:)

So my equation would be somewhat different:

If A is a success in life then A = X + Y + Z, where Z=(t + v), _where t = _{knowing when to keep the mouth shut ;} v =_{knowing why to keep it closed.}