Everything We Know About Work Ethic is Wrong

Beyond Busyness: Everything About Work Ethics Is Wrong

Everything about work ethics is wrong when we blindly equate it with the notion of being a hard worker. The societal perception and glorification of hard work and relentless toil as the ultimate measure of success can obscure the importance of focusing on growth and what we want to achieve. It is, therefore, essential to shift the narrative from the quantity of work to the quality of work, emphasizing efficiency, innovation, growth, results, and strategic thinking over mere exertion. True success lies not in the sheer volume of hours spent laboring but rather in the meaningful impact and tangible results we can deliver. Rethinking our approach to work ethics can lead to a more balanced and fulfilling professional life, where emphasis is placed on growth and evolution rather than a misplaced idealization of constant busyness.

In this episode, your host, Paul Lyngso, shares more about work ethics and how you can channel your hard work toward building competency and reliability, the true cornerstones of success. Learn how to focus on what it takes to produce the results, let go of the need for validation and approval, and be present in the season.

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Key Highlights from the Show

[00:01] Introduction to the show

[00:12] How hard work ties to competency and reliability 

[02:02] The arbitrary nature of hard work as a success standard

[04:08] Paul’s social conditioning and how it costs him his sales job

[05:52] How hard work can become a protective mechanism for our ego

[08:08] The risk: What happens when you are result driven 

[09:08] Celebrating hard work vs. growing and getting better over time.

[10:45] Creating results and living from a place of truth, not frustrations

[12:12] Wrap-up and end of the show

Notable Quotes 

• The arbitrary nature of hard work as a standard is to keep us on a treadmill that creates a massive sense of internal struggle. - (02:06)
• When we remove the reward from achieving a task and replace it with working hard, we get so deeply focused on showing everybody how busy we are that we completely lose sight of the results. - (02:41)
• Hard work can get you validation and approval, but the same validation can keep you in your comfort zone and from getting what you want. - (07:58)
• Hard work is just a pre-requisite for any situation; it’s not something we should be celebrated for; it’s the price of admission. - (09:30)
• When we celebrate hard work, we’re lowering the bar and expectation of what it means to be a man, woman, or adult in society; celebrate growth, being honest with yourself, and getting better over time. - (10:07)

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