I’m telling you to drop your 7’s. Surely you have some, everyone does. I do. They’re too easy to come by. Chosen for their convenience, harmless nature, and agreeability the 7 will get you nowhere.
On a 1 to 10 scale the 7 lurks near the top and far from the bottom, about 7/10ths of the way to being the best. It will not displease the asker, nor disappoint the reviewee for it is The 7.
“How was the sandwich?” Susan asked, her heart pouring with curiosity
“Mmmm 7 out of 10” Herbert answers
What does Susan gain from this review? Was it good? Somewhat. Was it a poor choice? Perhaps. Should Susan order it next time she dines at Sandwich Land? Who knows!
Drop your 7 review. Immediately. It does no one anygood and has your choice spinning in a whirlpool of mediocrity. Next time you review something on a 1 to 10 scale, do yourself a favor and lose the 7.
Did you know that 7 out of 10 Americans don’t know 7’s neighbors? (that may be false)
The point I’m trying to make is that 7’s neighbors, 6 and 8, are very kind to you and are much more telling of an experience. 8 basks near glory of the coveted 10, while 6 has squandered that glory and tip-toes failure. By choosing 7’s neighbors you can move on with your life, it provides a framework for decision making that is way more efficient than the 7.
Try it. Next time your asked for a rating on the 1 to 10 scale, don’t choose a 7, even if 7’s are hanging from your ears and screaming from the roofs….don’t do it! Choose a 6 and know that the choice should not be repeated, choose an 8 feeling satisfied with your choice and be open to choosing it again.
“How was the meal Susan? On a scale of 1 to 10?” Herbert slips out between bites
“Herbert, it’s a 6.” Susan says with stern disappointment. Herbert winces at the review, feeling sorry that his burger is a 9 of 10, he decides not to share a bite and provide Susan with a greater sense of Fomo.
Shortly after Herbert and Susan finish their meal, they leave the bistro, depositing a cash payment under the coffee cup including a tip. The waiter clears the plates and collects the payment, counting the money he finds himself with a $7 dollar tip.