Pearl Buck once said, “The secret of joy in work is contained in one word: excellence. To know how to do something well is to enjoy it.” I hope you are one of the people that enjoy what you do. How do you link excellence with enjoyment?
Over my years in industry I have met individuals that never seem to get the details right. They try, they take action, they work fast, but they never seem to check their work. They have errors and mistakes in the data or in the facts, or in the way they present the story. But yet, they don’t seem to care.
After reading this quote, it made me think about these people. Are they just not happy doing what they are doing? If you try to help them, coach them, it doesn’t seem to stick. In some cases they become angry that you are even trying to help.
On the other hand when you are striving for excellence, your attention to detail is heightened. Finding happiness in excellence is a great goal. Alignment in actions, thoughts, goals, purpose, and passion is the starting point.
Have you found a path to excellence that also makes you happy?