Let Me Learn From Those Lower On The Ladder Than I

Never assume people who are lower on the success ladder than you can't teach you something you did not know which will be of great benefit to your own success. Architects, engineers and other experts, who also have wisdom, will seek out suggestions for improvement of a building, device or project from the people who work there, use the device or have hands-on experience with the thing. Just because that worker is paid less, or has a lower IQ or has spent his life doing the same menial job, doesn't mean he doesn't know how to better improve whatever it is you are formally educated to do. The designers of a new, high-tech airliner are misguided and unwise if they do not consult the pilots who fly it, mechanics who repair it and stewardesses who work in it, for their suggestions on improving the thing. I have never met a person, no matter how unsuccessful, crude, mean or simple that did not know something of value which could benefit my own understanding in some way.  Looking ignorant does not make a person useless. Using poor grammar does not reflect ignorance on more important matters. A person who says little often knows more than the fluent speaker. An old, feeble, wrinkled, and helpless person may once have performed miracles of accomplishment and have the answers to your most difficult problems or questions ... if asked. It is neither wise nor appropriate to be rude, callous or uncaring toward a person simply because they are old, ugly, poorly dressed or cannot express themselves as clearly as others. We can learn something we did not know from the least likely people. Everyone has a place and purpose and talent or gift which I do not have. Lord let me be wise enough to listen for truth from whatever source. Gaining knowledge trumps pride every time. RB