Last week, I discussed the virtues of grace — or the absence of it. The capacity to be unapologetic, honest, and direct simultaneously can benefit Gen-Z individuals who are not intimidated by the Boomer's revered 'respect' (read: the subtle demand for subservience due to age). Given this, it falls upon Gen-Z to ensure the path remains clear for the Gen-Alpha following us. I always felt that Millennials and Gen-Xers were doing their utmost to support us, yet there was still a strong inclination to succeed within the Boomer's restrictive guidelines. Wait your turn, bootstrap yourself, and so on. It was defiance that propelled them, outperforming the Boomers at their own game, but as Gen-X and Millennials ascend to leadership roles, it appears they wish to impose the same on us. In doing so, they perpetuate a meaningless cycle of unrewarded effort, solely because respect for the status quo is deeply rooted in daily life. This is why Gen-Z, by embracing disruption, must ensure the door remains open for Gen-Alpha, unlike what was done for us. I'm not advocating for mentorship or understanding pop culture references — I'm a brat for life — just not halting progress once we achieve better pay, jobs, and lifestyles. In doing so, and to address the main point, I believe it's time to abandon defining groups by generation. In sociological sciences and occasional pop culture references, defining ourselves by generation only serves to divide us. Critics will argue that tribalism and division are essential for growth, that nature desires not just system disruption but violent chaos. I disagree! I believe we can eliminate these divisions, as other than ensuring age appropriateness, defining oneself by a 14-to-20-year birth span does nothing but provide an excuse to overlook real issues. A specific individual might be at fault, whether they are a Boomer or Millennial, or a broader issue like systemic injustice, or far more likely, incompetence. That's right, that's what we truly fear, and Gen-Z is recognizing this in themselves and each other. Anyone perpetuating the cycle of pointless, uncompensated work? Guarding their own incompetence. What other explanation could there be for someone contributing to the contrived miscommunication that often plagues businesses or workplaces? Or the miscommunications of life that are easily resolved by speaking up, a trait Gen-Z values. With this in mind, let's not alter how we communicate. Generation Alpha may seem a bit odd, but they are not hindered by the shame, pride, and anxiety that previous generations faced. I believe that if Gen-Z can maintain our course and fulfill the promises made by those before us, when Generation Alpha enters the workforce and the broader world beyond childhood, we will have genuine allies to finally eliminate the generational divide.