Jul 24, 2013

101%

We all know that 100% means everything. When we take a test/examination, getting 100% means we answered all questions correctly. To quote from Wikipedia, "a percentage is a number or ratio as a fraction of 100". Thus 100% refers to the complete whole of anything. 

Previously, it is not uncommon to hear people saying, "I gave 101% to this project". They wanted to emphasize that they did more than expected, since everyone else 'only' gave 100%. And when 101% wasn't enough since everyone too started using it to (try to) distinguish from the rest, people move on to using 110% instead.. Then when 110% has been used too recklessly, we start to hear about 120%... and sometimes 200%.. soon, it will be 1000%..

Instead of using 101%, 110%, 120% or even 200%, why don't you just state EXACTLY what you did. People, especially your bosses, are no longer impressed by all the numbers that are being thrown around. Evidences are far more superior than declarations, don't you agree?

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