Not all skilled people become craftsman.

Applying the formula for success will not always give you a positive outcome.

Putting in work will not guarantee you a reward.

Beware, in everything there is always one small caveat. There is always one small detail that has a huge impact on the outcome.

Ever wonder why despite your knowledge people ignore what you have to say or refer to someone less knowledgeable?

Ever been puzzled about how years of experience are passed over for novices?

Its because there is always one small caveat.

Yes, you need knowledge to gain respect, but that never guarantees respect.

Yes, experience gives you the wisdom to pass on to others, but it does not guarantee that people will listen.

I once assumed, to my great dismay, that people would automatically listen if by all practical standards you have demonstrated worth through education, skill, or experience.

But, I was disappointed time and time again.

There was one small caveat that I neglected

The caveat being you have to have appeal

Your experience or education does not make people sit up and pay attention, but your appeal does.

Your education, skill, and experience only get you a seat in the room, not the position.

What people perceive you know makes all of the difference.

Even if you have limited education or experience if others perceive that you know what you are talking about they will listen to you.

If your success depends on being heard it would be wise to invest in methods that will broaden your appeal.

If you don’t want to be disappointed in life always pay attention to the caveats.

Ask what is the one thing that makes all the difference and work to strengthen that.