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Tax Man Poster

February 12, 2012 | Permalink

So after doing my taxes, I made this poster. Here’s the lyrics… the short of it is that we pay way too many taxes.

Writer: HARRISON, GEORGE

Let me tell you how it will be
There’s one for you, nineteen for me
‘Cause I’m the taxman, yeah, I’m the taxman

Should five per cent appear too small
Be thankful I don’t take it all
‘Cause I’m the taxman, yeah I’m the taxman

If you drive a car, I’ll tax the street,
If you try to sit, I’ll tax your seat.
If you get too cold I’ll tax the heat,
If you take a walk, I’ll tax your feet.

Don’t ask me what I want it for
If you don’t want to pay some more
‘Cause I’m the taxman, yeah, I’m the taxman

Now my advice for those who die
Declare the pennies on your eyes
‘Cause I’m the taxman, yeah, I’m the taxman
And you’re working for no one but me.

The only things in this life that you can control are your thoughts and your actions. Blaming others is a powerless move. When we choose to blame others for our problems, we have decided that the solution is outside of our control and we can’t do anything about it. This is a place of no action and a place of no power. It doesn’t matter that you can convince others of your opinion or that you feel justified because those around you agree that you’ve been wronged. The blame game makes you a victim. You’ll see the world as a victim and try to get others to sympathize with your victimization. You have become a victim.
What does this have to do with work or creativity? Well, for one, no one wants to work with a victim who constantly complains. People want to work with those that are confident and inspire others. Also, if you’re telling stories of clients, employers and coworkers offending you, you are talking to potential clients, employers and coworkers. People don’t like walking in eggshells. Presenting yourself as fragile bad for business.