Building Blocks of Success: Work Ethic

FROM HELL

When beginning the process of building a brand you have to keep applying pressure. You have to work everyday in order to stay relevant. I was self employed in the construction field for while pushing myself working 19 hour days consistently. I’ve just had this work non stop mentality engraved in me for a long time now. i try and explain to others if you can devote 8 hours a day to a job you hate why not devote some time to your own creative outlets. i enjoy and truly love what i do and the act of creating is just so peaceful and serene to me. I absolutely love being about to devote my time to my own brand today. I’m grateful to do all this and it’s all really a gift. Read More>>

Andre Horton

I get my work ethic from my father. I knew my father worked hard all week and then on payday he would give his check to my mother so that she could take care of responsibilities. Read More>>

Jackie Vujcich

I grew up in a family that didn’t have much money; but when I was young I didn’t know that! I did know that my father worked 3 jobs to make ends meet and that he literally built our house from the ground up because that’s what he could afford at the time. Read More>>

Dion Dupree

I get my work ethic from having very humble beginnings, Growing up in a single family, low income household afforded me the ability to value hard work and sacrifice. I witness my mom work tirelessly to provide the best she could for my sister and I. I learned at an early age, that if you wanted something, you had to be willing to get out and work for it. I craved to have better than my circumstances so that drive fueled my passions. As I got older, my work ethic evolved into a lifestyle thus me naming my company Grind Mode.  Read More>>

John Pullings

I have always been self driven. I see life as a place of growth whether it’s spiritual, mental, or physical. I humbly believe that I am destined and deserve greatness. I have faced and overcame so many challenges. Putting effort into my visions and being able to witness the completion. That’s a feeling that is rewarding on its own. The success and prosperity that comes with it is nothing but a blessing that i cherish dearly. Read More>>

Kenisha Darden

My parents, my family, have instilled in me a strong work ethic. Both my parents worked hard to provide for my brother and me when we were growing up. As a child, I witnessed my parents making sacrifices to ensure our well-being. We were surrounded by family members who also did the same thing. There have been times when I was forced to re-do certain chores if they were not completed correctly. I was told that if you are going to do something, make sure you do it correctly and take pride in your workmanship. I was told that it is not only a reflection of me, but also of my family name. It would be inappropriate for me to embarrass the family name.  The message has remained with me to this day. Read More>>

Taylor Byrne

I get my work ethic from the idea that I have absolutely no other choice but to succeed. I’ve found that giving myself a Plan B makes me less motivated to put my all into Plan A. So, I tell myself to get my content recorded, post daily, work on myself daily, because I have no other choice but to. It’s like brushing my teeth in the morning; my entrepreneurial work will get done all the same, because it is absolute. Read More>>

Yvett Adams

I got my work ethic from my father it’s some ability I have throughout genetics. Anything worthwhile achieving takes discipline -staying focused on the long-term goal and not being side-tracked by short-term gratification. I had to train myself to be persistent and strive for excellence in my assignments. Read More>>

Devan Martin Friedrichs

My work ethic as a creative definitely came from my experience as a collegiate swimmer. Even though life as a creative is much more free-flowing, the skills I learned from college athletics have immensely helped me to navigate the world as an adult. It has helped my resiliency, tenacity, overall hard-working attitude, and my time management skills. Read More>>

Victoria Ivy Embers

Growing up, I always felt as though I was never doing enough. I spent a lot of time daydreaming about success and the life I wanted while actually doing nothing to achieve those goals but hoping. One day, I realised that goals without a plan and effort will always remain as dreams and nothing more. I decided to set a change in my life and start working towards the goals I wanted to achieve in life. Read More>>

Tina Berry

I get my work ethic from several different people in my life. One set of grandparents were farmers and worked day in and out making a living for their large family. My Maternal Grandmother worked tirelessly as a single Mother to provide for her kids and even after a cancer diagnosis she still worked in our family farmers market. You can say hard work has always been in our blood. My parents started a small business at the beginning of their marriage and over time it became extremely successful!! They worked tirelessly day and night to build it from the ground up. My sister, brother, and I were taught determination, resilience, and that nothing was given to you… it had to be earned. We literally grew up in this business. It’s all we knew….it was our life. Then, I met my husband and he’s one of the hardest working men I’ve ever known. I guess you can say it’s been all around me my whole life and truly been instilled in me. Read More>>

Michaela Romano-Smith

Definitely my parents and grandparents. One set of my grandparents were entrepreneurs and another set of grandparents were immigrants and all worked very hard to be successful and provide for their families. My parents had the same mentality and overall work ethic which I learned from a young age. Read More>>

Erin Duvall

I get my work ethic from my parents. They are the two hardest working people that I know. They taught us at a very young age that you have to work very hard for everything you want and to understand that nothing will come super easy. Since becoming a mother, and then a single mother, my work ethic only intensified because leaving a legacy behind for my children that they are proud of is my number one goal in life. From my own life experiences, I fully understand that life and work are full of many ups and downs and that you have to keep your head down, drown out the noise that doesn’t matter and to always keep pushing forward. No matter what. Read More>>

Tay Spencer

My mom! When I was a child I witnessed firsthand what it meant to work hard. For some time my mom worked two jobs and went to school at night. So witnessing her in all her glory at a young age I had to excuse​. Read More>>

Angel Johnson

I get my work ethic from my mother. I saw her work three jobs to provide for our family growing up and she never complained. I have always admired her work ethic. Read More>>

Robnitia Weekley

I don’t rely on others to help me with dreams/goals that I have so I naturally have a “go get it” work ethic that I get primarily from my mother and by also observing others and following their lead in the workplace. I’m extremely proactive and will always consider “how are things done” by asking the right questions during onboarding and as things change within my role. My mother displayed great work ethic during my upbringing by showcasing all of the necessary traits that a working woman, mother and wife should have. I believe that those very traits were instrumental in helping me to become the young woman that I am today that is ready to work and learn everyday. Read More>>

Christine Hitt

I knew from a very young age that I wanted to work in the entertainment business. During my college years, I signed up with different talent agencies throughout Florida so that I could be on set, as an actor, background actor or stand-in. I always knew it was going to take a lot of dedication and hard work to get to where I am today. So, I asked a lot of questions, took a lot of notes and helped out any way I could. Read More>>

Marilyn Klisser

My Mom is a big part of my work ethic. She has always been and still is the hardest worker I know. I’ve seen how she finishes a job that she starts; and she takes a lot of pride in doing it the best she can. I feel I learned that from her, as it’s also very important to me to finish what I start and have pride in what I do, and to do it the best that I can. Even the little things. She taught me that all the daily “little things” matter, and to do your best with them, because it will them carry over to the “big things”.Read More>>

Teiwan Williams

Work ethic can be developed through various sources such as upbringing, personal values, cultural background, education, and work experiences. It is a combination of attitudes, behaviors, and compassion. I work in customer service for over 20 years, I treat others how I want to be treated. Although you can’t predict on the feedback with others, I always allow myself to leave a positive impression. Read More>>

Sonni Koster

I grew up in a home where both of my parents were active duty military, and they taught us the importance of work, why we work, and why it’s important to work hard for what we want. Read More>>

Stephanie & Ryan Bloom

Ryan Bloom’s work ethic can be traced back to his upbringing in a divorced home. Growing up, he witnessed firsthand how hard his mother had to work to provide for their family in that environment. Seeing her dedication and determination to overcome challenges instilled in Ryan a strong sense of responsibility and a drive to work hard. Read More>>

Anton Clifford

Well, I come from military parents my mother was in the army and my father was in the Navy. That is actually how they met so I was raised to work hard I knew at an early age that you cannot achieve anything by sitting around and waiting on somebody else, so when I chose to get into acting I already knew that talent can only take you too far. I always hear the term from a lot of actors saying that they are naturally gifted, but I choose to work as if I have no talent because at the end of the day I would love continue to represent the disabled community in a good way, so I’m not gonna take my foot off the gas when it comes to acting training because in this industry, you always have to be ready and I just wanna continue to capitalize off the opportunities that I get Read More>>

Dayna Tames

I value a strong work ethic & consistently strive to exceed standards & expectations. I believe in showing up & giving my absolute best each time I approach a task. Coming from a like-minded family, this trait has developed naturally for me & is something I’ve worked to sharpen over the years. As a business owner, I understand that hard work isn’t only morally beneficial but a necessary component of success. Read More>>

Amanda Amore

I made a career change in 2020 from NYC entertainment lawyer, to copywriter and brand strategist. I worked really hard as an attorney, but still wasn’t happy. Now I work hard at doing something I love. Whenever I have an off day, I just remind myself that If I can work as hard as I did in a career that I disliked, then I can definitely work hard doing something I love. Read More>>

Lourdes Castro

Being a teenage mom if you did not work you did not eat. At a young age I was responsible for rent, bills, daycare and food. I had help from my Boyfriend now husband and my family, however the majority of it was on me. On my last year of high school, I was in a program where you worked one week and went to school the other week. You were paid for the week you worked. Due to my pregnancy the school decided to employ me at the school, working in one of the offices. There is where I met a woman who took me under her wing and taught me how to be a working adult at the age of sixteen.  Read More>>

Sharnesa Lamb

My work ethic definitely came from my mother. Growing up honestly that’s all she did . Not to mention she didn’t have the best bill of health but it didn’t stop her from showing us you have to grind till you get. And to be completely honest this is why I started cooking . As I stated I am the second oldest, my big sister didn’t cook at time lol. So I had to get in that kitchen to prepare meals so when mom came home she could eat a hot meal. Still to this very day she still works under he her situations but I love her for showing me don’t stop don’t quit grind , grind and grind. Read More>>

Alyssa Kapnik Samuel

I don’t know that I have the strongest work ethic. I’m organized and motivated to continue working for myself, and I definitely have to work hard to keep myself in business, but I don’t work hard just to be monetarily successful. What really drives me is being able to connect with other women, and make art, and try to open larger questions for women about inequality in the birthing and mothering world, about the challenge and beauty of motherhood, and about what it really feels like to go through these things. Read More>>

Philip Branch

I probably get my work ethic from my mother. Watching her wake up at 6am every morning to work to take care of my brother and I. Not only did it make me want to work harder, but work smarter. Read More>>

J. Michael Niotta

Hi J. Michael, thanks for sharing your insights with our community today. Part of your success, no doubt, is due to your work ethic and so we’d love if you could
open up about where you got your work ethic from? Read More>>

Charlene Hendricks

Loyalty was ingrained in me as a child. The most significant part of loyalty is never giving up. My parents never allowed me to be subpar or quit anything without finishing it. From school to sports to any club I signed up for, I had to show up, go above and beyond, and at the very least, see it through. Becoming a theme in my life, I’ve always strived (and was pushed) never to do the bare minimum and my work ethic reflects that. Read More>>

Maelynn Le

I think for all my life I have self motivation for myself. Part of my personality and the way I was shaped today is having self motivation. I don’t need anyone to tell me how great I am all the time although it is nice to hear. I know that I accomplish great things in life and I know I will have a bright future. What helped me have self motivation throughout the years was doing taekwondo and taught me a lot about self-discipline and about my mental and physical health. Between me becoming a music education teacher and me doing food photography, I have gained a lot of self-motivation by doing taekwondo with reflects my work ethic. Read More>>