“Tests function as predictors of your future success.” For some reason I want to fight this comment made by Professor Lipton. I guess it’s because I want to justify that I will be successful no matter what mark I get on a (stupid) test. I know this was not at all an emphasis on today’s lesson, but it has struck a nerve with me, and I’d like to map out my thoughts.
Language and Success is obviously subjective, but to make matters easy, lets say getting a good job is equivalent to success. To get hired you’re going to first have an interview, which requires the ability to sell yourself; personality comes into play; the ability to look someone in the eye and express yourself with confidence. Although language is definitely important in expressing your thoughts, delivery is the key. I believe Marshall McLuhan’s statement, “the medium is the message,” relates to this thought. I think the ability to excite someone while engaging in conversation is a skill that is important in determining your success.
One could also fight that knowing you’ll be successful is the most important aspect in determining success but not everyone agrees with “The Secret” and I’m not about to preach it’s teachings. I just want to put some faith into those of us who posses a special quality that may not be noticed from a test score.
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