How do you step from the top of a 100-foot pole

http://uglyblackjohn.blogspot.com/2011/11/humility.html

When a I visualize a 100-foot pole; it brings to mind a pole that is continuously rising. I can compare it to the journey of a human being. When the journey begins; the pole is still small.Over time; the individual grows; the pole does the same and become this 100-foot pole. When it is at this level; the person is at an high level in his life; either socially or professionally.

"Stepping down from a 100-foot pole" brings to mind the fact that people who are seen as older and wiser let others take decisions;have opinions and have the humility to accept them. It highlighs the facts that  they need "to step down" from their social positions. (even if they are your elders or superiors).

Interacting; participating with others; and having the humility to embrace new ideas and opinions (either on a social or professioanl level) is important as it permits you to understans that no matter how far you are; there are always things that you don't know and still have to learn.