Simply put, I’ve been busy. Due to a rather dry summer and water restrictions, my lawn has become wrought with dead patches. So, I recently aerated my lawn and spread grass seeds all over. After a couple of weeks, I fully expected grass to start popping up. No such luck. I was getting rather disappointed, but I left for a trip for about week and came back to some actual growth. Nature has a way of reminding you that hard work and patience pays off.
This brings me to today’s topic of having a proper work ethic and giving not only those you work with some wiggle room, but also yourself. This is probably less of an IT-focussed area of discussion, but it is certainly applicable. I’ve always had a strong work ethic and I don’t settle for half-done. This can sometimes be a problem for me when I can’t or don’t finish something. I’m a perfectionist, which can make things take a while, but I also don’t like spending a lot of time on any particular project.
The reality is that to priorities change. Along with other factors, it’s virtually impossible to complete everything you want and need to do. My suggestion is to work very hard at what you do...you get paid for that. It also makes a statement about who you are. Without patience, however, things aren’t going to go well for you. Not everything works on your timeline. I plan well, I organize well, but I don’t have control over all the factors that impact my work.
Much like my lawn, the efforts I put into my work today, will pay dividends tomorrow. You will find that taking that notion into your own, especially if you manage people, this will also pay off. Stick to the plan, as best you can. Be patient with yourself and the people you work with. You, and they, will be more productive and find the fruits of your labor will flourish.
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