Career Advice

"You could learn a thing or two from me, Anderson," Mr. McCaughey said.

"Yessir," Anderson squeaked.

"First thing: Don’t talk while I'm talking."

"Yes—" Anderson caught himself.

"You don't make it to the top without cracking a few eggs, Anderson." Mr. McCaughey paused. "Did you hear me? How can I know you're listening if you don’t say something?"

"Yessir. Crack some eggs, sir."

"Don't interrupt me, Anderson. Now, what I mean, of course, is destroy a few people's careers. It's a lot easier to move up the ranks when you decimate the competition."

"But isn't that unethical, sir?"

Mr. McCaughey laughed.