You may have already seen this little gem:
http://www.simple-talk.com/opinion/opinion-pieces/fired-with-enthusiasm/
If not, then be dazzled by the genius of Kishor (not his real name).
Do you relate to the author's comment towards the end?:
'It was at that point that I realised I would never make it to the top rank of IT managers. Something else was necessary; a talent I didn't possess. Kishor had it.'