By Mark E. Ruquet

One evening while attending a cocktail party with his wife for a local school function, Scott Addis was engaged in a conversation when someone interrupted, praising him for his community involvement. Feeling humble, Addis explained that what he did for the community was nothing more than any successful professional would do. But the stranger insisted on praising him for his good work, saying he had heard so much about what he done for the community.

"What do you do for a living--are you a lawyer or CPA?" the individual asked.

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