What aproach can you have for a job?

Different people approach the topic of work differently. Some treat it purely obligatory, as a necessary means to get money, for some it even fits into life as much as prehistoric people drove the stylus into clay tablets by etching the first paintings. Regardless of which approach suits us better, I would like to share with you my approach, which I learned from my trainer Judo during adolescence. He often told us - his contestants: "Have peace at work". At the time, I didn't quite understand what he really meant. It is not about "sluggishness" in the performance of their duties, but about a structured approach to the performance of activities, conscientiousness and a certain humility as to the fact that sometimes it is crowded. Particularly at that time, a structured, organized and well-ethical approach works very well. I would like to tell you, beloved, a short story that I think carries with me the moral of my trainer's words.

Ethos or nothing

An old carpenter was ready to retire. He told his boss that he was planning to abandon the construction business and start enjoying family life alongside his wife, children and grandchildren. Admittedly, he would not receive payment for his work at the end of each week, but the retirement he was counting on would be enough for him to live a prosperous, peaceful life.

The boss was a bit worried by the decision of his employee, because the guy was a great professional. He asked him for one last favor, to build another house. The carpenter agreed, but after some time it became obvious that he had no heart for this job. He allowed himself poor woodwork, poor finish and used low quality materials. It was quite an unfortunate way to end a wonderful, thorough and honest career.

When the carpenter finished the job, the boss came to inspect the house. When he did, he handed the front door keys to the carpenter with the words, "This is your home … my present to you."

The carpenter was shocked!

What a pity! If only he knew that he was building his own house, he would have done everything differently.

It is similar with us. We build our own careers and our own lives, every day. We often give less than we can afford. After some time, we are shocked that we have to live in a house that we have built ourselves. If we could do all this again, we would do it completely differently.

You are a carpenter, every day you hammer a nail, lay a beam, erect another wall. Your attitude, your choices today, help to build a house where you will live tomorrow. Therefore, build wisely! Do your job in a structured and careful manner every day. You are also building other people's self-image and somehow … everything is going well.