That approach gives the manager a sense of investment in your idea. By using words and phrases that show that you see the shades of gray in a situation, you are more likely to avert battles. Ninety-nine percent isn't an acceptable score for the hero. It's hard to visualize heroism as a roadblock to success, because heroes so often seem successful. And the new economy is a macho culture in so many ways.
Sleep is for wimps.
The issue for the hero isn't the success, it's how she goes about achieving that success. A hero does whatever it takes to get where she wants to be. She'll expend whatever resources are necessary and make whichever sacrifices have to be made. She doesn't notice that nobody has fun at the party. They're sick, and they're exhausted.