Work Hard Regardless of What You Are Being Paid

Working is part of life. Whether you are a stay-at-home mom, the owner of start-up, a store clerk, a CEO, or a volunteer…work hard.

It’s called a work “ethic” because it’s value based. You work hard…at every job…every time…because it’s who you are.

I was working at a large bookstore chain and was always surprised when I would come in and some of my co-workers had left stacks of books for me to re-shelve. I wasn’t upset, because I enjoyed shelving them, but I was curious as to why they preferred to do nothing rather than do something, so I asked why they made that choice.

The response: “I don’t get paid enough to work hard.”

And chances are, they never will get paid enough. Work hard first. Get paid later.

There is a quote that says “You can’t make a million dollars with a minimum wage work ethic.”

If you are making $8 an hour you should work as if you are making $100. If you are making $100 an hour, you should work as if you are making $500. Always give more than is expected.

There is something to be said about being the type of person that can be relied on. It feels good to go to bed at night exhausted from a hard day of work.

Being bored is…well…boring.

If you babysit and the kids are asleep, rather than sitting on the couch watching tv, why not take 20 minutes and wash the dishes in the sink? The parents will be shocked and you will be the first person they call the next time they need a babysitter.

Fill up your time. Be of service.

Work hard.

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