I got one of those executive registry things in the mail today. At first I dismissed it as a really stupid mailing list that tries to make itself sound prestigious so you’ll want to be on it, but then I read further – “Inclusion is limited to individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, or achievement in their occupation, industry or profession”. I took this to my boss so I could prove my worth and get a 6 figure raise, but he read beyond the bits I’d cleverly highlighted to the part that said “you will be listed among thousands of other highly accomplished individuals”… The letters are funny, they even try to suggest you’re getting into some kind of “who’s who” book (just not the famous one). I can picture some people sending in updates whenever something in their life changes…