Take for instance, Clay Aikens in American Idol. He was not the winner, but he seems to have gone on to gain more popularity that the winner. The same goes for the contestants on
The awards teach that sometimes it is the experience gained in obtaining the awards that matter more than the prize in the end. This can be applied in the work world where an attorney may be too focused on the title and salary, and not realize that it is the tasks, responsibilities, skills that are gained that will market that person to the top. In the end, getting the General Counsel or Partner title may not be as important as accepting all types of experiences in order to stay employed in no matter what the economic times are?
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