Put Your Best Foot Forward!
Put Your Best Foot Forward!
ByYou know, everything you do says a lot about you. Every job you perform speaks volumes about your work ethic, integrity, and how much you care about the work you put forth.
A wise man once said, “Every job is a self-portrait of the person who does it. Autograph your work in excellence.”
Whether you’re doing that personal do-it-yourself project around the house or braving that big presentation for the office, you should always give it your best shot. Put your best foot forward.
Speaking of the work place, most people have a tendency to put their best foot forward on the first day of work. They do their best to arrive on time or even ten minutes early. They dress their best. They do all they can to finish the assigned tasks with their best effort applied. They want to do their best to make the best impression.
But something happens over time. After a while, the ten minute early arrival time turns into just barely making it on time, or dragging their feet in the door. They lose the pep in their step. They don’t feel as much of an urge to make a great impression.
What happened? They’re showing their true colors. They’re showing others what type of work ethic they truly have. Does this sound like you?
If so, know that it’s never too late to get straight. Fix the root problem. Make a choice today to put your best foot forward. Don’t endeavor to just make that best impression on the first day of work. No, put forth your best effort five or ten years on the work force.
That friendship that needs mending, go out of your way to call a friend. Take them out to lunch. That exercise program that’s lacking, instead of barely making the work-out regimen, up the ante. Do your best to take the work-out to the next level.
Whatever you do, give it all you got. Put that pep back in your step today. Make the choice to put your best foot forward as you charge forth on your journey of life!
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Hello Jarrod
Came across your blog and was impressed. I must admit that I don’t always put my best foot forward. Sometimes, I’m just too busy or harrassed. But I do try. And I think trying to do our best is all we can do when we’re bogged down.
Having said that, it’s important to be reminded, which is what you have just done.
Thanks for your post. It was inspiring!
Regards, Ivee
Hi Jarrod, thanks for sharing. Well, it think many people just focus on the end result rather than the process of achieving it. That’s what many employees had failed to see.
It’s the process that we need to pay attention to and go through it with a positive attitude.
Hi Jarrod,
Whatever we do carries our signature, whether we pen one or not.
The loss of enthusiasm over time when it comes to any endeavor speaks a great deal about one’s character. Like anything else it all comes down to a decision that you make.
Great insight buddy
Ryan