When anyone has a good work ethic, they hold the belief that it is important to work hard. It is associated with an attitude of determination and dedication to one’s work.
It is usually based on a set of values, manifested by a determination to want to succeed and to work hard. Like everything we have to learn, but with a steely determination and staying power and a good work ethic should always pay off.
From our first human interactions as toddlers, we are taught by our parents through involuntary learning opportunities, what is acceptable at home and in social settings, whether that’s doing chores in the house, or in school around our peers.
A good work ethic enables us to carry out our duties with a good moral attitude, that include responsibility, integrity, humility, and a good discipline. It is never acceptable to work solely from the ego, with no regard for the social impact.
If parents have a good work ethic, their children should too, and even if they don’t, with a different attitude from us, we can learn to have one.
Having a good work ethic will replicate in more personal areas of your life too, where you can choose to give of your best. In a world that is changing, and not always for the better, perhaps it is important to think about that.
One thing I can say is that I do have a good work ethic, which is surprising considering how my parents were.
I haven't technically worked in a long time, but I do know how to get things done when I need to. I have got lost in my life for far too long, dwelling on the things I couldn't do and lost track of working hard for what I wanted, because it didn't seem to matter.
I'm trying to do things differently now and focusing on the things that I can do, which I'm doing better at, but I have a long way to go.
Thanks Randy. Don't be too hard on yourself. Given your childhood, and what you've been through, you do well. I am so proud of how far you have come, since the early days.
With encouragement children will go on to make successes of their lives. It's a lot more difficult in dysfunctional families. There may always be an element of struggle in that case.
I am sure when you were working you will have had a good work ethic. Around the things you enjoy, I am sure you do. I also hope that once we're through the pandemic and our lives are no longer on hold, you can get back into your life and continue to be a force for good.
I have always taken pride in my work, and even more so when I started working for myself, my reputation is everything.
I agree with you, when children see a good role model and a positive hardworking attitude towards work they will adopt that at an early age.
I am looking forward to adopting the same attitude when it's time for me to retire!
Thanks. Yes, you retire and you won't need the same work ethic, but you will need a routine and like everyone taking retirement, you'll have to find something to do.
A work ethic isn't just about our behaviour in work, but also our personal life. Taking pride and having integrity is everything in this life. Without it, we will struggle to function.
The backbone to living a successful life needs both.