Do More than What's Expected
Character Issues Blog #1
“Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity, but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty.”
Proverbs 21:5 NLT
Some people love work. Other people hate it. You will do well to learn to love it.
There is one simple rule for hard work.
Do more than what's expected.
Most people do the least they can get away with. When you do more than what's expected, you immediately set yourself apart from the majority of people. People will trust you, and you will gain influence in your world.
Whatever you are working on, ask yourself,"What is one thing could I do beyond what is expected." If you are playing a sport, you could show up early or stay late. You can run hard when others are sandbagging. If you are working for someone, you could do a better job than is required or you could go one step further in the project than directed.
Even when you are working independently on your own project, be aware of the performance you expect yourself to give. Then push yourself to do even better.
When you work hard, doing more than what's expected, you will gain the respect and trust of those around you. Those perceptions will benefit you immensely in life.
When you work hard, you will invariably succeed in many endeavors. Celebrate the victory your hard work brought you. But, don't be fooled into looking down at the less successful people; just rejoice in your God given ability to work hard and achieve.
Therefore work hard to achieve greatness, and see your life blossom.
