How many ways can you get 100?

How do you classify 100%

The gospel song "99 1/2 Won't Do" (as performed by Hezekiah Walker), preaches:

Lord I'm running,

Trying to make a hundred because,

Ninety-Nine, and a half won't do

Given my recent disinterest in my future, this question is one that has come up with surprising frequency. I know a lot of people who strive to be their absolute best and they are often perplexed by my seeming lack of drive. I ask, however, what constitutes "best", or "100%" or "full potential?" To some, this is centered around reaching the highest level of quantifiable achievement possible (be that fiscal, academic, or agency-designated). But, is this really their best? And how can you measure it?

I have been told for my entire life that I can be whatever I want to be. Because I was capable, I have wanted to be everything ranging from a doctor, to an investment banker, to a CEO. However, after lots and lots of years of school, I know one thing: If I attempted to become the thing that would take the greatest academic effort, I would be a douchebag. A successful douchebag with lots of money and certificates, but a douchebag nonetheless. I would never roadtrip, or go out, or get anything (non-academic) from college. It was out of class, in fact, that I learned some of my most poignant and important life lessons.

So for those of you who are striving to reach their absolute best, I encourage you to really consider exactly what that means to you; it may be less cut and dry that one would originally assume.