Work Ethic

What is a good work Ethic? By Definition its a set of values based on the moral virtues of hard work and diligence. To me it means attempting to be the best at whatever you do. Developing a good work ethic begins during the educational process. As you go to school for an education to further your career, you can build a good work ethic in your study habits. If you are able to hold down a job while attending school this can be a good way to learn a good work ethic while also learning multi-tasking skills before you enter you career of choice.
As a child I was taught the importance of a good work ethic. My Grandma stressed to me weather you are a professional athlete or pick up trash for a living be the best at whatever you do. She worked at the Richmond Shipyards during World War II where she was part of a mostly women workforce that was able to built 747 vessels during the War. That is a feat that has not been equaled in the time since, so she knows all about the importance of a good work ethic.  This is a lesson that children and adults can both appreciate. One of my favorite quotes is "Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard", none of us wants to waste talent by simply not putting in maximum effort. I'm sure we all know some incredibly talented people with horrible work ethics, what a terrible waste of god given ability.
I have always carried this motto with me and it has served me well in life. Work ethic is good for not only your professional life but for your personal life as well. I have always attempted to be the best father, husband, brother, and friend that I can be. Soon a good work ethic will be part of you, and you will put maximum effort in everything that you do.