Now that he’s gone, you must accept greater responsibility.

The death of Someone Else, the man who could do everything, recently gave rise to mourning and lamentation all over the world.

Else was the most talented person of all time. Perhaps his greatest talent was that of being everywhere. He has left behind him not merely a vacancy, but a gap that can only be bridged if all people accept greater responsibility.

Someone Else lived longer than any human being on record (about 10,000 years) and during that time did more work than most people can even conceive of. Whenever a group needed leadership, the members automatically expected Someone Else to step forward.

Whenever a problem developed, employees expected Someone Else to accept blame and find a solution. Whenever a difficult or distasteful task required attention, entire nations expected Someone Else to spring into action.

The phrase “Let Someone Else do it!” has been, at one time or another on the lips of nearly everyone. But no longer. Responsibility now lies squarely on each person’s own shoulders.

Although you will be tempted to call his name in a time of need, DON’T. Someone Else is dead, and no matter how loudly you cry out he will not return.