It’s commonly understood that you don’t “beat the boss.” Whether you’re playing golf, ping pong, or poker; the common knowledge is that you let your superiors win.

I don’t buy it.

I have no interest working for someone who expects me to let them win.

Competition is competition, whatever it is. The same personality and competitive drive that comes out on the ping pong table is ultimately what will come out in business.

I don’t want to work alongside anyone who thinks they need to pad up my ego, and I wouldn’t expect anything less from my coworkers and superiors.

Maybe it’s simplistic, but I believe we should bring the same humility, respect, and pursuit of excellence in everything we do.

-Brandon