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A Lopsided Equation

There's a well-known popular formulation --
Achievement's ninety-nine percent perspiration
On the heels of one percent inspiration  

What's missing from this lopsided equation?
  ~ The not insignificant role of desperation

Copyright © Gershon Wolf | Year Posted 2019

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Jennifer Proxenos Date: 9/14/2019 10:17:00 AM This is clever and funny - I love the themes you find to write about Gershon, they seem to come to you so naturally and indeed this is awesome. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer. Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 9/14/2019 9:15:00 PM 'Seems' is the operative word in your comment. I do best when I am desperate/a desperado! ~ Wanted in all 50 states, gw

M. L. Kiser Date: 9/13/2019 7:45:00 PM Now there's a different take! Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 9/14/2019 9:14:00 PM Right! Necessity and desperation are so often the mother of invention...

Bobby May Date: 9/13/2019 2:57:00 PM Stop using Big words, I am a simpleton!! LoL Love it great work!! Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 9/13/2019 3:35:00 PM Sorry there, my friend. Next time I won't use any words over 19 letters. Honest Injun! LOL. Thanks, Bobby. ~ Gershon

Chris Green Date: 9/13/2019 2:03:00 PM Umm...beer? That would make it better for me. : ) Nicely penned my friend. Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 9/13/2019 3:34:00 PM Pretty funny, Chris. Thanks for the smile! :)