The Payment is in the Process

“If a man is called to be a street sweeper, he should sweep streets even as a Michelangelo painted, or Beethoven composed music or Shakespeare wrote poetry. He should sweep streets so well that all the hosts of heaven and earth will pause to say, ‘Here lived a great street sweeper who did his job well.” ~ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Too often, we correlate the amount of hard work we are willing to exert to the amount of money we receive in exchange for our work. We believe that our highest efforts should be reserved only for those jobs and duties that pay highly and benefit us the most. However, if we wish to achieve greatness, we should put out our best efforts regardless of the job or the amount of money it pays. Every opportunity should be treated that same. Whether you are flipping hamburgers at McDonald or running a million dollar company, you should strive to be the best and give 100% of your efforts, for this is how you propel yourself to your goals and dreams.

The belief that the payment is in the process, is what turns an intern into a executive. Everyone has to start somewhere and, for most people, the starting point is usual at the bottom. Whether or not one stays at the bottom is dependent upon their attitude and the amount of hard work they are willing to give. The intern who strives to be the best intern who ever worked for his/her company, will not be an intern for long. The one who is always willing to serve and help others, will always have someone willing to pull him/her up to the next level. The one who develops a hard work ethic and uses it in every situation, will always get to their desired destination.

Even if your current position is not the one you desire, strive to be valuable and essential to the success of your company.  Strive to make things run as smoothly as possible. Be proactive and anticipate needs. Strive to be the kind of worker who is missed when you are not around. Be willing to give of yourself and your gifts freely. Perform every task as if you are being paid handsomely. Take pride in your work, for your work ethic and the result of your work become apart of your reputation, and your reputation follows you wherever you go. Hard word also helps increase your sense of pride and self esteem. Always keep a smile on your face and have a positive attitude. Be grateful for every opportunity and treat every opportunity the same. Know that every step you take and every ounce of effort is moving you closer to your goal.

Do not become too focused on the destination. The payment is in the process. Enjoy the journey. Every moment we have here on this earth is a blessing. Every opportunity is an learning experience. Always give your all and life will give back to you. In order to grow to the next level, you much first grow out the level your currently reside. When you perform every tasks to the absolute best of your ability, nothing and no one will be able to hold you back from greatness.