I'm just exaggerating!

Kiddo 1: My Dad is stronger!
Kiddo 2: No, my Dad is more stronger than your Dad!
Kiddo 1: My Dad can pick up a car with one hand!
Kiddo 2: My Dad can launch an aircraft by throwing it!

Just a normal conversation two kids have in the backyard of a friendly neighborhood...

As humans, we start to master the art of exaggeration from as early as childhood. By puberty, we master how to show ourselves superior over other teens. And by the time we are good enough to work, we even learn how to make money out of it.
Well, at least he smart ones.

The people who have mastered this skill (and have the need to master it) are mostly the marketing and management people. The level of mastery varies according to the race, location, amount of sunshine, and various other factors!

The thing is, if it is not done right, it annoying. You get to know the flaw too easily. And if it is done right, you admire. Most leaders and businessmen of all times have mastered this skill, and show off without any shame.

For these people, once in a while it is good to introspect and remind themselves of their insignificance; by watching videos or reading books specifically made for them.

Here are a couple:

The pale blue dot.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wupToqz1e2g

Imagining the Tenth Dimension:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkxieS-6WuA
www.tenthdimension.com


I, for one, still try to remain humble in the infinity of the unknown, as is said somewhere in the Bible. The other side seems so inviting, but I resist.
Till now.