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BEYOND INSURANCE
This trait can move mountains- or cloud our perspective
A strong work ethic is a set of values based on commitment and diligence. It is also a belief in the moral benefit of work and its ability to enhance one's character
The Four D's of a Strong Work Ethic
The characteristics of a strong work ethic can be described as the Four D's:
Desire: How important is it that you accomplish your mission or goals?
Dedication: Turning desire into action requires lasting commitment. How dedicated are you to your goals and dreams?
Determination: This represents the intensity with which you are dedicated to the accomplishment of your goals.
Discipline: Discipline is action-oriented. It involves deciding how you will go about achieving your goals by staying with that strategy.
A number of years ago, I had a meeting with a Dutch client.
Our conversation moved to the concept of a strong work ethic. As I proudly defended the importance of hard work and 50-plus-hour work weeks, he seemed perplexed. While he readily admitted that desire, dedication, determination and discipline were vital ingrethents of success in the workplace, he stressed the importance of balance. In the 15 nations of the European Union, by law, all full-time employees must be given a minimum of four weeks' paid vacation per year; the same is true for part-time employees who have worked for at least 13 weeks. Let's compare this to the United States.
Counting shorter work weeks and longer vacations, the average European receives nine weeks (350 hours) more free time per year than Americans, according to The Simplicity Forum.
Since emerging in the late 1970s, the concept of "work-life balance" increasingly has gained acceptance among both employees and...