Chapter 10
Building a Strong Work Ethic
IN THIS CHAPTER
Discovering what work ethic is
Breaking down the components of a strong work ethic
Maintaining a good work ethic
The harder you work to cultivate a good work ethic, the easier and more enjoyable any job gets. The internal and external rewards that come from working hard professionally lead to career and personal happiness and success.
In this chapter, you find out what having a good work ethic means and how to put that ethic to good use at your job and in your life. You also discover that working just a little bit harder isn’t all that difficult, and that doing so can make achieving your goals much easier!
Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.
—THOMAS EDISON
Defining Work Ethic
Work ethic is the way you feel personally about the importance of work. Having a good or strong work ethic means you believe that hard work and diligence have a moral benefit and an inherent ability to strengthen character and enhance professional success. In other words, a good work ethic depends on believing in the importance of working hard. Work ethic is built on a set of values centered on ...
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