WORK FOR YOURSELF
- July 9, 2020
- Posted by: Sam Adettiwar
- Category: Great Wisdom
A dream doesn’t turn into a reality through a miracle, one has to work for it and sweat yourself out. Be an entrepreneur, an employer, or an employee who always works for yourself. Don’t fetch money, try seeking knowledge and wisdom. Work is an integral part of a man’s personality who aims for his development throughout his life. Humans long for happiness but it is only the product of systematic and meaningful work that they do. You need to protect your work so it protects you from unforeseeable events. When you work for yourself, there is a sense of satisfaction that rushes through your body invoking your determination and motivation to achieve more.
Develop an “IKIGAI” (the reason which will make you jump out of your bed every morning) for yourself. When focused on a goal, you tend to think more and work more. And what else is fulfilling when all the hard work that you do pays off? Goals allow us to develop a passion for what we do and the ability to groom ourselves into better beings. Since our existence, we are wired to understand two things – Rewards and Punishments. When we work hard for ourselves, not only it makes you promoted work-wise, but you tend to feel more creative and productive. You make your own reward statement and gain motivation for further goals. When you embrace stress, you tend to actualize your own actions and reach your potential.
Everyone has role models. What inspires you about them? What role do they play in your life to model your behavior? You see them work hard for themselves. There is a reason why they have managed to achieve their dreams – hard work. They exhibit the same level of perseverance and resistance that you need to look for. Famous personalities like Bill Gates and Steve jobs have immensely toiled to pull off their aspirations.
Life is a hustle and you have to be above it. You have to build your thunder and invest with great intent. Be tenacious, perseverant, and resilient. Realize your potential by investing in your thoughts and attitude. Keep in mind it is never too late to start something new. Start focusing on your mind and deal with difficulties by facing them. Continuous hard work makes everything fall in place and helps you climb the ladder of greatness.
“It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.”
—Confucius
