Paul, or "Know it All Paul" as he was commonly known, was a three-handed land surveyor. At least, that's what his colleagues joked, referring to his tendency to constantly touch the legs of the tripod while he worked.

Despite his quirks, Paul was a talented surveyor. He had an encyclopedic knowledge of surveying techniques and tools, and he was always eager to share his expertise with anyone who would listen.

But there was one thing that irked his colleagues - Paul always insisted on being his own rod man. While most surveyors worked in teams, with one person holding the rod and another taking measurements, Paul preferred to do it all himself. He claimed it made him more efficient, but the truth was, he simply couldn't keep his hands off the tripod legs.

Despite this, Paul's work was always accurate and precise. He had an uncanny ability to spot details that others might have missed, and he was always quick to point out potential errors or oversights.

But Paul's colleagues still found him insufferable at times. He had a habit of interrupting them and insisting that he knew better, even when they had more experience or knowledge than he did. It was clear that he had a bit of a know-it-all attitude.

One day, while working on a particularly challenging project, Paul's habit of being a one-man show came back to haunt him. As he was attempting to take measurements while also holding the rod, he lost his grip and the rod fell to the ground, shattering into several pieces.

For once, Paul was at a loss. He didn't know how to fix the rod, and he had no backup. He was forced to call in a colleague for assistance, who fixed the rod and helped him complete the project.

After that day, Paul seemed to have a newfound respect for the value of teamwork. He still insisted on being involved in every aspect of the surveying process, but he was more willing to listen to others' ideas and suggestions.

And while his colleagues still found him a bit insufferable at times, they couldn't deny that Paul was a talented surveyor who knew his stuff. They just wished he could keep his hands off the tripod legs once in a while.