Recipe for Humble Pie
Eating a slice - or two - of Humble Pie is an experience everyone should have. In fact, I think it should be a regular part of the menu. Humble pie tastes tart and sweet at the same time... it’s more of an acquired taste. It doesn’t need to be on the menu daily, but it’s an important part of learning a lesson or two in humility.
Eating Humble Pie is a great way to remind ourselves of a few things:
There are other people, who are just as dedicated and hardworking as we are
There is more than one way of doing things
It’s not about being “right” or “wrong”, but about respecting differences
We should never assume that we’re “too good” for certain jobs or better than other people.
Starting at the bottom and not having everything fall into our lap can be a lifesaver
Failure tastes like whipped cream when eaten on Humble Pie.
For the crust:
A whole bunch of confidence
A good portion of “expertise”
A dash of know-it-all
For the filling:
Use equal parts of:
Computers crashing and data being lost
Forgetting something
Not showing up for someone
Breaking a promise
Sprinkle with a dash of bad luck and stir well.
In a separate bowl, add:
One unhappy customer or coworker
Being wrong about something
Being schooled by one of your peers
Not being able to prove something
Really screwing up and making a bad choice
Stir well.
Mix the two batches together and add the secret ingredient: losing a friend over a social media dispute - that really makes the filling stick together.
For the topping:
Mix a heaping spoonful of realization with someone showing you grace and sprinkle on top.
Let sit overnight, then bake at 350° for 60 minutes. Enjoy regularly and try it with a side of failure sometime...
Bon appetit!
I have to warn you - you probably won’t like it the first time you try it - but it kind of grows on you... In fact, the taste changes from bitter to bittersweet and finally to sweet. Because we grow - as entrepreneurs, as coworkers, as friends, as people - with every slice we eat. It’s a great reality check and something to keep us grounded.
P.S. - Humble Pie can be enjoyed at any age, so don’t be afraid to serve a slice to your kids!
Eating a slice - or two - of Humble Pie is an experience everyone should have. In fact, I think it should be a regular part of the menu. Humble pie tastes tart and sweet at the same time... it’s more of an acquired taste. It doesn’t need to be on the menu daily, but it’s an important part of learning a lesson or two in humility.
Eating Humble Pie is a great way to remind ourselves of a few things:
There are other people, who are just as dedicated and hardworking as we are
There is more than one way of doing things
It’s not about being “right” or “wrong”, but about respecting differences
We should never assume that we’re “too good” for certain jobs or better than other people.
Starting at the bottom and not having everything fall into our lap can be a lifesaver
Failure tastes like whipped cream when eaten on Humble Pie.
For the crust:
A whole bunch of confidence
A good portion of “expertise”
A dash of know-it-all
For the filling:
Use equal parts of:
Computers crashing and data being lost
Forgetting something
Not showing up for someone
Breaking a promise
Sprinkle with a dash of bad luck and stir well.
In a separate bowl, add:
One unhappy customer or coworker
Being wrong about something
Being schooled by one of your peers
Not being able to prove something
Really screwing up and making a bad choice
Stir well.
Mix the two batches together and add the secret ingredient: losing a friend over a social media dispute - that really makes the filling stick together.
For the topping:
Mix a heaping spoonful of realization with someone showing you grace and sprinkle on top.
Let sit overnight, then bake at 350° for 60 minutes. Enjoy regularly and try it with a side of failure sometime...
Bon appetit!
I have to warn you - you probably won’t like it the first time you try it - but it kind of grows on you... In fact, the taste changes from bitter to bittersweet and finally to sweet. Because we grow - as entrepreneurs, as coworkers, as friends, as people - with every slice we eat. It’s a great reality check and something to keep us grounded.
P.S. - Humble Pie can be enjoyed at any age, so don’t be afraid to serve a slice to your kids!
