Strive For A Meritocracy, And Never Settle For Mediocrity

I remember the first time I heard the term “meritocracy.” I was playing baseball on a junior-league team, and our coach (the father of one of my teammates) told us that the team would function as a “meritocracy.” We were told that this meant that the players that were the most deserving would get the coveted infield positions and the best batting lineup slots.

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Strive For A Meritocracy, And Never Settle For Mediocrity