[ibstudios]

Why do some monkeys like to climb to the tallest branch to make the most noise?

At best, you can only be the best for a short moment. What will you do with yourself after that moment?

I agree with your post, it is not that important. It is just the need to be the highest monkey in the tree.

[mh_]

I must confess to finding this answer pretty insulting (but i guess in truth, you are calling everyone monkeys, and just distinguishing between those that climb to the top and those that don't)

I guess the counter-thought would be that of exploration & discovery, where we need trailblazers to set the path that others will follow later..

[zombio]

>I must confess to finding this answer pretty insulting

Oh come on... anyone who finds a simple human/monkey analogy insulting is way too sensitive.

[ibstudios]

Hi. I mean no offense. I should have explained my thoughts better. I am not calling everyone a monkey, I am saying the behavior is a primate behavior that we share.

Discovery/learning is a completely different desire than the need to compete.

[bluedevmonkey]

it doesn't seem insulting for me, perhaps my username led him to call us monkeys (what humans are, kind of ;).

[bluedevmonkey]

I didn't think of that long-term view you described. reminded me of some one-hit-wonder artists - thanks for that, but what's the way for a long-term success? the best one retains in the highest branches i guess.