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The 13 Key Ingredients of a Strong Work Ethic

A work ethic is a set of essential values that fortify your character, enhance your career, and contribute to a more fulfilling life. In addition, a strong work ethic is instrumental in helping you — and your organization — achieve success. Here are 13 ingredients to guide your behavior. A strong work ethic involves being:

Conscientious. Do you put your heart into your work?

Driven. Do you hold yourself, and others, to a high standard?

Dependable. Do you consistently exhibit trustworthy behavior?

Positive. Do you possess a can-do attitude?

Respectful. Do you show kindness and consideration to others?

Accountable. Do you accept responsibility for your actions?

Courageous. Do you run toward a problem rather than away from it?

Ambitious. Do you exhibit a continuous desire to learn?

Cooperative. Do you serve as a helpful and considerate team member?

Productive. Do you work hard and work smart?

Dedicated. Do you display unwavering commitment and loyalty?

Fair. Do you earn your rewards or demand them?

Honorable. Do you conduct yourself with integrity, always trying to do what’s right? By practicing the above principles, and incorporating the essential ingredients, you will not only develop a strong work ethic but a high degree of professionalism as well.

A Strong Work Ethic Is Hard Work

Judge your successes by the sacrifices made to achieve them.

At the end of the day, it’s not the money, power, or prestige that you acquire that defines success; the real reward is the journey, not the destination. While a bigger house, fancy title, or sizable bank balance may bring momentary pleasure, it will never lead to a sense of fulfillment. The real reward of success is the feeling of accomplishment that you gain from overcoming a challenge, becoming a better person, and making a difference in someone’s life. Don’t kid yourself. Maintaining a strong work ethic and achieving success will require hard work, sacrifice, and determination. Remember, you’re not doing it to win accolades or to impress others; you’re doing it for yourself. Your journey won’t be easy, but the rewards are well worth it. They will give your work meaning and your life purpose. If you think this requires a lot of hard work, you’re right. But bear in mind, it’s a lot harder to face yourself every day, knowing that you didn’t try.

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Do You Possess All the Key Ingredients?

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Additional Reading:
25 Actions that SHOUT Work Ethic
Why Work If You Don’t Have To?
Your Code of Conduct Defines You
Hard Work Is Good for Your Soul
Is Self-Reliance More Than a Buzzword?
10 Ways That Helping People Makes Them Helpless
9 Powerful Reasons Why Your Moral Character Matters

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