On this episode of The Wednesday Call podcast, Andy Albright talks about hard work with Jeff Bright on a special edition of the show.
What does hard work look like?
"Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle." --Abraham Lincoln
The three elements of hard work: Perseverance, persistence and passion.
How do we get those three things? Each has implemented action (behaviors), adopted values (attitudes) and absolute beliefs (truths).
With commitment and dedication, we get perseverance. With resolution and drive, we get persistence. With loyalty and devotion, we get passion.
Let’s look at each of those elements.
First: Commitment --> Dedication --> Perseverance
"I slept and dreamt that life was joy (pride in accomplishment). I woke and saw that life was duty (commitment to a goal), I acted (with discipline), and behold, duty was joy." --Rabindranath Tagore
Moral: When pride (joy) and commitment (duty) are commingled, we are at our best and hard work doesn't seem hard. Pleasure in one's work, puts quality in the effort.
Perseverance comes through pride: when becoming relentless (steadfastness) meet deciding you deserve better (self-worth). Dedication comes from discipline: when regarding the consequences as fearful (liability) meets recognizing tenacity (stamina). Commitment to excellence: when realizing you are indispensable (distinction) meets accepting diligence (assurance of superior quality).
Second: Resolution --> Drive --> Persistence
"The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.” --Confucius
Moral: Sometimes getting started is the toughest part of hard work. Having a process indicates our intent to stay around for the long haul (resolute to a proven system over a quick fix). Start by doing what's required to get started, then switch to what is possible; and suddenly you will be doing the impossible.
Persistence comes through endurance: when becoming obligated (fortitude) meets deciding to be obedient (loyal). Drive deals with desire: when regarding something as urgent (crucial) meets recognizing an opportunity (moment). Resolution to the process: when realizing your willpower (strong-mindedness) meets accepting consistency (routine).
Third: Loyalty --> Devotion --> Passion
"Truth is a tyrant -- the only tyrant to whom we can give our allegiance. The service of truth is a matter of heroism." -- John F. Kennedy
Moral: Our truth should be demanding of our time and effort when it is tied to a heroic cause like work. Being a faithful servant is only realized through acts done with passion.
Passion comes through enthusiasm: when becoming optimistic (positive) meets deciding to be willing (sacrificing). Devotion in credence: when regarding with faithfulness (honoring promise) meets recognizing morality (walking with maturity). Loyalty to a cause: when realizing strong emotional attachment (bonded involvement) meets accepting a common culture (shared beliefs).
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