I'm convinced! Never thought about it when my younger self applied the do-the-work attitude, but that's how I was able to survive and flourish in the workplace. Now, in my 80's and not in the best of health, I have to continue that attitude as I hear the signal from my phone that it's time to complete my daily PT session. "In praise of work" indeed! Thanks for the reminder and another very shareable post, John!
Yup, hard work and steady pushing is the primary path to success. I never had a task or project that just did itself. Sometimes when I get stuck, as you did, I pray to Jesus for help. Laugh if you want, but Jesus was a carpenter and was with the Father at the creation of the world so I am no longer surprised when some technique or idea that I'm sure I was previously unaware of soon afterwards came to my mind and I was able to successfully complete my project. No angel swooped down and did it, it was me, but I got fine help when I needed it most. Thanks for posting this essay, John.
I'm convinced! Never thought about it when my younger self applied the do-the-work attitude, but that's how I was able to survive and flourish in the workplace. Now, in my 80's and not in the best of health, I have to continue that attitude as I hear the signal from my phone that it's time to complete my daily PT session. "In praise of work" indeed! Thanks for the reminder and another very shareable post, John!
Yup, hard work and steady pushing is the primary path to success. I never had a task or project that just did itself. Sometimes when I get stuck, as you did, I pray to Jesus for help. Laugh if you want, but Jesus was a carpenter and was with the Father at the creation of the world so I am no longer surprised when some technique or idea that I'm sure I was previously unaware of soon afterwards came to my mind and I was able to successfully complete my project. No angel swooped down and did it, it was me, but I got fine help when I needed it most. Thanks for posting this essay, John.
Great post, John. You almost sound like an early Boomer. Now, get off my lawn. Lol.
Signed
An early Boomer.