#work-ethic

#work-ethic

"Right now I'm out there with these guys. I'm going to keep being out there with these guys and we're going to keep growing as a unit."

"My mother would say to me, if you're one minute late, it's the same as being an hour late," he recalled.

Dealing successfully with adversity helps individuals learn to think about and work through difficult situations in new ways, leading to personal growth and resilience.

Elba told host Amy Poehler that he didn't find success until he was around 35 and that life before that was often difficult. "There were some very tough times," he said.

Calamos states, "You don't get out of school now and say, 'OK, what is the government going to give me?' It's not what the government's going to give you, it's what you can do," emphasizing personal responsibility and initiative in achieving success.

It was a physically demanding job, but it didn't bother me. I knew that if I demonstrated a good work ethic, I could work my way up.

"It's only been three episodes, but so far, this season stays true to the franchise in a way I find persuasive: The conflicts are emerging from the inherent stress of the job rather than relying too heavily on cyclical interpersonal fighting."

If you've been meaning to get good at something, whether it's a hobby, craft, or a skill you need for work, you're going to need to study, focus, and most importantly, practice.

I've always had at least one side gig on top of a primary job. Through economic dips, my backup jobs have brought me peace of mind for 25 years.

In many ways the idealism has been very good, but we were also idealistic about not being a business - which is not a great way to run a sustainable business.

"We're looking for world-class competitors... Guys that want to compete every day to be the best versions of themselves. We are looking for people with relentless work ethic."

"We lived in that motel for most of my childhood. That was our home and our business."

"I just always do my best, whatever it is. A coach once told me that my best was always good enough."

Guy Fieri emphasized that his children must earn two degrees to inherit from him, reflecting a commitment to education over material wealth.

"To succeed in this industry you have to have an insane work ethic. I work double the average person's hours a week, and I'm only where I am now because I invest so much time in my job."

Ben Affleck emphasized to his son that despite their wealth, it's important to understand the value of money: 'I have the money, you're broke.' This reality check helps maintain a healthy perspective on financial privilege.

"There’s no doubt that being a talented athlete is a major advantage, but what sets Thomas apart isn’t just his strength; it’s his relentless work ethic and love for the game."},{

The reason I continue to work as hard as I do is for my children.

My mother reinforced the importance of work as she raised my siblings and me. She is from Mombasa, Kenya, and my stepdad, who raised me from age 2, is from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Quincy Jones demonstrated extraordinary musical talent complemented by an unwavering work ethic. Starting from humble beginnings, his determination shaped him into a musical icon who transformed American music.