Earlyface

Below are four timeless principles to remember in
your work.
1. Remember that if you want to Earn More, you
have to Learn More
I’m not just talking about formal eduction
(although, that can be an important aspect of it).
Look at your job as a training ground for the next
chapter of your life. Learn all you can from
whoever will teach you. Read books. Listen to
podcasts. Find mentors. Keep learning. If you want
to move up or move on, you have to outgrow your
job and that doesn’t happen automatically because
of time. You have to be intentional and disciplined
to keep growing. Don’t just talk about it or dream
about it…do it!
2. Show respect even to people who don’t deserve
it; not as a reflection of their character, but as a
reflection of yours.
You’re going to have coworkers and bosses who
aren’t very respectable, but you still need to show
them respect. Don’t sink to their level. Rise above.
Change the environment; don’t let the environment
change you.
“Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do
what is right in the eyes of everyone. If it is
possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace
with everyone.” Romans 12:17-18
3. Save your best for the people who matter most
We’ve all been guilty of having a bad day at work
and then being a jerk to our families afterwards.
Try to never do that again. Your job isn’t nearly as
important as your family. On your deathbed, you
won’t be thinking about your boss or your co-
workers, you’ll be thinking about your faith and
your family. They’re what matters most, so give
them your very best (not just your leftovers after
you’ve given your best to everyone else all day).
4. Remember who you’re working for
If you have a mindset that you’re just working for
“The Man” or for a boss, you’re always going to be
frustrated. The truth is that wherever you’re
working, and whatever you’re doing, you’re working
for God. He loves you and He’s for you. Let your
hard work be a reflection of your Faith and your
hard work will honor God and inspire the people
around you.
This article was originally published on Patheos.