This morning while listening to the life story of a pilot, he mentioned at one point that he took his work very seriously. Given his personality and training, I have no doubt he does it. What does it mean to take one's job seriously?
To take one's job seriously, one must work very hard to make sure every aspect of the job is done in the best way possible, the end results are obtained in the most efficient way and there are no tasks left undone.
At the same time, I have been advised that there are certain aspects of my work that I should not take so seriously. I need to lighten up a bit.
OK, do you see the problem. This is like a tug-o-war between opposing forces. If I lighten up with respect to certain people or issues, then it changes my whole perspective. On the other hand, if I buckle down and take my job seriously, that will impact all aspects of my work.
Somehow I will need to find the balance. I think I need more of both the seriousness and the lightening up! They will just have to get along.
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