While the media might often make it seem like hard work is dead and that everyone is just ghosting their lives away, we’ve seen countless examples of how strong the work ethic is on every street and in every neighborhood in America. Hard work is alive and well and we asked some of the hardest working folks we know how they developed their work ethic.
Tiannah Jones
My parents have always worked hard to instill in my siblings and myself about the importance of going to school, getting a job to create your own business. They always said that working is hard or boring if you’re doing what you love to do and helping those that can not do for themselves. When I created Lakira skin Paradise I didn’t realized how it would impact teens my age to do the same and now we collab on many prophecy’s now. Read more>>
Maurice King
My work ethic is somewhat uncommon lol. Even when I coached, I expected my kids to work hard but I never expected them to have my work ethic, it wouldn’t be fair to ask them for that. But my work ethic started when I was around 8 or maybe 9 years old. The first time I played organized basketball and I was terrible! Read more>>
Dalia Fragoso
I would have to say my work ethic came from my parents. I was lucky enough to have parents who pushed me to follow my dreams and to go for what I want. My parents taught me to never give up. Read more>>
Felipe Gomez
I believe my work ethic stems from an early age when my family had to move to the US due to a recession in Colombia. My father, in particular, played a pivotal role in shaping my work ethic. He worked three jobs to support our education and eventually secured a teaching position, which led us to move to the US. Read more>>
Sue Ann Allen
My work ethic comes from my kids, my kids are powerful motivator’s for to work hard and set a positive example for them. It’s amazing how my children has inspire me to be my best self . Seeing their potential and wanting to provide for them had fuel my work ethic. Read more>>
Baby Nue
Honestly my work ethic comes from pushing myself harder and once I assembled a team I started taking it more serious. I got a manager and added an artist, Shystacx also added a producer, Foreign Nedd who provides the label beats. Read more>>
Andre Bradley
I get my work ethics from my mother. As a single mother she always worked hard to make me happy as the only child. She worked non stop while also making sure I get to school on time. Every job I had she taught me how and what should be said when being professional. Read more>>
Negrita Smart
My work ethic stems from observing my parents over the years. I am the first of my family to graduate from college. This was made possible not only by my efforts but also because of their hard work, sacrifice, and unwavering support. I was motivated to graduate and make them proud. My accomplishments are shared with my family. Read more>>
Laura Downey-Hill
I learned my work ethic from the example set by my father. My dad did not have role models in his mother and father. Money was always a struggle. He remembers being sent to the neighborhood grocery store and begging them to put a few necessities on his parents’ tab, even though their bill was way overdue. Read more>>
Mayra Mendoza
My work ethic definitely comes from my mother, Alicia. She has taught my siblings and I, to not depend on anyone and that we have to work hard for what we want in life. For as long as I can remember, she has always had two jobs to support her five kids. Read more>>
Garion Briggs
My family, when I say my family is full on entrepreneurs it’s crazy. But even the ones who don’t have their own businesses make huge impacts in their job roles. I was not about to be the runt of the family who is lazy and not a go getter. Read more>>
Patti Brock
I believe I got my work ethic from my parents. Both were very steadfast in making sure we understood money and how to handle it and save it. We were raised in an environment of having nice things. In order to have the extra things that we wanted, we were encouraged to have a job and take care of that job. Read more>>
Chris Peavy
From a young age I’ve always dreamed of having more. Coming from living in an abusive household where my dad was an alcoholic, my parents always fought, and had very little, to staying with a single mother after their divorce when I was 9, I knew I wanted a better life, but I didn’t necessarily know how to achieve it. Read more>>
Brendan O’Connor
I think I get my work ethic from my mum, who got it from her dad. It’s just always been something on her side of the family to work hard so you can play hard. And that success and self-worth can come from really pouring yourself into something; whether that be sports, your hourly gig, or a special project. Read more>>
Shawn Ellis
I grew up outside of Chicago, Illinois. My family taught me the “Midwestern values” of hardwork, doing the right thing, never giving up, and treating everyone with respect. These values were the basis of my worth ethic as an adult. Read more>>
Jenny Campbell
My work ethic absolutely came from my parents. Our folks both followed their dreams and alternately struggled and succeeded, but they never considered doing anything else because they were doing what they loved. And a kid notices that. Read more>>
Desinique Robinson
MY MOM! Wow, such an amazing question! I was raised by a single mother. I literally never wanted or needed anything! She took care of me so effortlessly! I always said if my mom can provide this lifestyle for me, I have no choice but to maintain it. I owe her the world plus more! I cannot wait!! Read more>>
Da’Neesha Mackerway
My work ethic comes from seeing my mom get up everyday to provide for her family. She taught me that nothing comes to a sleeper but a dream. If you want to make your dreams come true you have to get up and pursue them. Read more>>
Frederick William Taylor
My work ethic comes from body building, 9yrs ago I weighed 268lbsn and had a lot health issues. Diabetes, high cholesterol etc…I started working out and met my body building coach Mr. Bobby who gave me the blueprint on training and nutrition. Read more>>
Erik The Terror
I get my work ethic from my mother. & Grandma. We call ourselves Grandma Babies because we spent alot of time with our Grandmas. Alot of our mothers were single mothers & worked alot & we spent alot of time with our Grandmothers to watch us.. Read more>>
Adrian Huff
I specifically discovered my work ethic from understanding the lack of opportunities in a lot of places and understanding how to overcome low points that life brings, then eventually figuring out ways to make situations better than what it was before. As time goes on you also want to find people that share the same mindset overtime. Once the minds combine to create, that will be the time for developments to be structured. Read more>>
Tatá Batera
Certainly, I got my work ethic from my parents. As they were always involved with music at our church I could learn from them the fundations of how to be a musician. Basic things like: learn the songs before the rehearsal, be on time, respect others and do everything with commitment and pleasure were taught to me by my parents, with their life example. Read more>>
Theoden Humphrey
It’s difficult for me to call what I do a work ethic, because one thing I know is that despite all the writing I have done, I am still only — “only” — a self-published author. I should also probably address the question about overcoming imposter syndrome here, because that’s another aspect of this. Read more>>
Jada Ross
I’ve always put my best foot forward with everything I’ve touched or set out to do. I know that my work ethic and drive to be the best version of myself at all times play a huge part in who I am today and what I’ve achieved. I can grant some of that credit to the people who’ve come before me. Read more>>
Shelby Zlotkowski
Having a strong work ethic is something that has been instilled in me from a very young age. Both of my parents have been incredible role models, demonstrating the values of hard work and perseverance. Read more>>
Jessica Bahr
My work ethic comes from being raised around people who expected a lot from me, from seeing those same people hold themselves accountable for their own integrity, and from others reinforcing that I was capable of achieving. Read more>>
Susan Bortone
My parents. They were both immigrants from Croatia who came here with a few dollars in their pockets in search of possibility and a better life. They understood the hard work and dedication it would take to make it, to build something from nothing. Read more>>
Alexion
I think that my strong work ethic comes from the family and friends I’m most closely surrounded by. My parents have always had good work ethics, and me seeing them work hard every day allowed me to do the same and adopt the same mindset. Read more>>
Michele Conti
My work ethic was instilled in me by my parents, for as long as I can remember. They always encouraged and helped me, but always taught me that if I wanted something, then I needed to figure out how to go out and get it. One of my most memorable experiences of figuring out how to go after something was when I wanted to join an AAU basketball team but didn’t have the money to cover the fee to join. Read more>>
Radhika Deshmukh-McDiarmid
My parents started over in the US at the ages of 34 and 36. I can’t imagine building a life in a new country with two young kids and no built-in community! I definitely learned my work ethic from them. Read more>>
Ineka A. Bell Owner and Creator of AmaznCreationZ
My Grandfather, Louis Bell. Growing up my Grandfather instilled in me that I must work and be on time in order to accomplish the things that I want in life. I watched my grandfather work till the age of 85 and that has an impact on my work ethic. He taught me to NEVER half step and to give my all I’m whatever I do. And that’s what I do with my creations. Read more>>
Nebiy Tesfaldet
My work ethic comes from my parents. My Parents are first generation immigrants who worked really hard to make a living here in the U.S. and to provide for me and my siblings. As a child, id always look up to them for their sacrifice, time and effort to do what was needed to support themselves and those that love and care for. Read more>>
Brian A. Victor
Having good work ethic is extremely important in making a successful career for yourself. While I have always had a strong work ethic and time management skills, it wasn’t until I went to law school full-time and worked full-time that I realized just how important having these skills was. Read more>>
Samantha Atwater
Easily my grandfather! I would spend the summers with my grandparents. Once I started school, I began to struggle with math during my first-grade year. Between that and being a year younger than my classmates, there was a debate about having me stay behind to catch up. Read more>>
