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.
Jenni Porter
I get my work ethic from my upbringing, where I learned the value of hard work and determination. Growing up without much, but thriving in athletics,competition and the teamwork environment, I strongly believe it really shaped me into the successful, nationwide full-time Trainer & Coach I am today. Read More>>
Curtis Newkirk
Watching my grandparents work from sun up to sundown while maintaining exceptional households. The grind and drive that my parents instilled in me to always give my best. Read More>>
Kylie Fishman
I get my work ethic from my dad. He is the hardest working person I know and is always trying to grow and better himself. Watching him at a young age never give up and keep persevering has greatly influenced me. Read More>>
Keyala Marshall
I get my work ethic from my parents. They both worked very hard to provide for us growing up. My parents taught me that if you want something you have to work hard for it and I continue to use that motto. I started off selling my pralines walking second lines around the city of New Orleans and with hard work they are now available in many stores. Read More>>
Jason Ramsey
My family. I was raised on a farm. I spent every day watching my parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins work together to achieve their goals. I got to see firsthand what hard work was and the rewards it can gain. Read More>>
Jeff Ruffin
Growing up in the inner city of Birmingham, AL, at an early age I saw my parents set the example of what hard work looks like. I made goals, sacrificed, and put in the work to make sure that our current position was not indicative of what our future would look like. Read More>>
Flynn Harris
I’ve been very lucky in my life. From the support from my parents to the coincidental life events, i’ve been presented with a lot of opportunities that make me incredibly grateful for what i’m able to do in my life. Read More>>
Kyle Hammersley
I would my work ethic comes from a family of successful individuals. I was never handed a dime and have built my business all on my own! Read More>>
Ziwei Li
My strong work ethic comes from my upbringing and family values. As a first generation Asian American, I was taught that your word is your bond, and I never want to let anyone down. I work hard to build that trust within my community. Read More>>
Matthew G
My work ethic comes from a mix of personal drive and the influence of my best friend. We’ve always encouraged each other to give our best in whatever we do. There’s no secret formula, just a genuine passion for what I do, and a desire to consistently do my best. Read More>>
Omar Mora
My ethics come from my parents. I always saw them working hard. Fighting for what they wanted to do. I never saw them doing nothing. Then with time and with my own experiences I learned to work smarter, that is, working hard but smarter. Read More>>
Jackson Ramsey
My work ethic came from a long line of family that showed me that if I wanted something in this world, that it wasn’t just going to be handed to me. My grandfather was one of the hardest working men I have ever known and I had the privilege to be able to work out in his barn with him on various projects and learn all about his life. Read More>>
Mayzella House
I get my work ethic from my family. Everyone in my family works hard at whatever they do. I also come from a family of business owners, so that motivated me to start my own company. Read More>>
Chiquita Riddick,M.Ed
I recall my upbringing and the values instilled by my mother during my younger years. She always emphasized the importance of doing things right the first time to avoid unnecessary repetition. It wasn’t about knowing everything perfectly, but rather about taking the necessary time and effort to ensure quality and avoid redoing tasks. Read More>>
Braunda Smith
My strong work ethic stems from my past experiences of having to hustle to get the job done, no matter the circumstances. As a young mother at 18, I had to mature quickly and do whatever was necessary to provide a better life for my family. Read More>>
Theresa Backes
I developed my work ethic at a very early age. I come from a family with no means and one that culturally discouraged higher education for women. I was never encouraged to do homework, excel in school or enroll in higher education. Read More>>
Jason Johnson
I get my work ethic from my family genes, I’m a Johnson but also a Cherry. MY parents raised me very well and in the church. Both sides of my family are different but they work very hard and do good to everybody ! From doing chores to having my own landscaping company at 12. Also playing sports help me. Read More>>
Kristel Mathis
I began my journey as a hairstylist in 2010 after years of working in retail. I wanted more freedom, more money and have personal relationships with people through my business. After a bad experience with a hairstylist and my mom experiencing a bad service. I was encouraged to become a hairstylist. It wasn’t easy, I didn’t want to go back to school. I didn’t want my schedule of comfort to be disrupted. I wanted it to be easy and it was nothing but that. Read More>>
Michelle Gomez
I definitely get it from my energetic make-up, for sure! I am a Capricorn Sun and a Virgo Moon so working, creating, generating things is a part of who I am. Getting up and going comes naturally to me, it’s REST and RECOVERY that I have to actually schedule into my day so that I don’t burn out. Read More>>
James T. Bartlett
My work ethic can be random: I can often be incredibly lazy, and put off what needs to be done today until tomorrow, but then I will have an intense and long period of activity when I put on headphones, listen to music, and work like the devil. Read More>>
Kristen Bullard
Full Bloom is a full service florist. We do everything that falls under the fresh flower umbrella and plants. We offer 1st Class service and sincerely enjoy complimenting an occasion or event with our floral designs. Read More>>
Jamall McMillan
Regarding my work ethic I have come to realize that it’s just how God created me. I have always believed that whatever you do, do it in decency and excellence because you’re a reflection of Christ. I love to work and the greater the challenge the harder I work. Ever since I was a little kid I always wanted to give my all to whatever I was doing and it has only increased since becoming an adult. Read More>>
Camille Knutson
My grandparents raised me so I think that really set the tone for how I approach my work. Basically I was taught that anything worth having is worth working for. I remember when I was in jr high and I wanted a pair of jeans that all the other girls in my class were wearing. Read More>>
Elijah Smith
Where do I get my work ethic from, probably my Moms. My mom was a single mom with a lot of help from my grandparents, I’ve seen her work 2-3 jobs sometimes and get everything that we wanted as a kid even if we didn’t deserve it all the time. Read More>>
Ashley Rouse
My parents have instilled the importance of having a strong work ethic in me. Their actions have shown the significance of leadership and valuing principles. One phrase that’s essential in building good work ethics is “do it like you own it”. When you value what you do, you are driven, productive, disciplined, and motivating to others. Read More>>
Tino Perez
“At LAPC, we excel in a wide range of technology services. We specialize in computer and cell phone repairs, design and develop websites and applications, and have the expertise to transform your house into a ‘smart home,’ allowing you to control lights, locks, and more with devices like Alexa or Google. Read More>>
J Woods
My work ethic comes from my mom. Growing up, she made a way out of every situation in order for me to survive. As a up-and-coming photographer, nothing was given to me. Read More>>
Brittany Steele
I get my work ethic from starting my first retail job when I was 15 years old. Of course I did not want to work because I was a teenager and felt like my friends were able to get money from their parents, so why shouldn’t I?! Read More>>
Paquita Thorpe
My strong work ethic was passed down to me from my parents. As a child, teenager and adult, I never saw my parents not go to work. There were days I saw my mom and dad both press their way when they weren’t at their best. Read More>>
Liz Boldon
I’ve always been a hard worker, it’s just part of who I am. I detasseled corn in the summer as a 13 year old and my first real job was as a CNA in a long term care facility at 16. My parents had strong work ethics and were positive role models. Read More>>
Will Kim
I believe the fundamental source of my strong work ethic is in my genes. My grandmother, who passed away when I was an elementary school student, lived her entire life always pushing her limits to achieve the seemingly unachievable. Read More>>
Jason McAfee Jr
So I am a small town country boy from West Texas. I attended Washington Math & Science STEM Elementary then graduated from Lee High Schoo. I soon left Midland, Texas to pursue collegiate sports in football, and Track & Field. Read More>>
Evan Clark
I have a very strong work ethic, something in me just needs to get stuff done no matter what it takes. I have always had a drive to push myself and work to be the best there is. But I think it mainly strives from that, the want or need to try and be the best I possibly can and to be the absolute best I can, and that I think just always translates back to just the work ethic and that’s how I try and maintain my drive to keep going forward and keep pushing myself to be the best I can. Read More>>
Parris Balazs
I began my event planning career more than a decade ago organizing and directing corporate and charitable events as the marketing manager for a multi-state title insurance and settlement law firm. I was awarded the opportunity to learn how to run a business working simultaneously for the law firm’s sister real estate school as the chief operations officer. Read More>>
Damian Ortiz
My parents showed me the importance of hard work and dedication by being great role models themselves. My father came from Mexico at a young age and worked hard to get where he is at today: He definitely motivates me to be great at whatever I do. Read More>>
Sandro Feliciano
I was born and raised in Brazil, I have been working professionally on the field for the last 25 years. Recording and Touring all over the world with many different artists, and all kinds of music, from R&B to Rock, Brazilian Music to Contemporary jazz, etc. Read More>>
Dominique Purnell
My father. First and foremost I want to give a huge shoutout to my Dad, I get my work ethic from him, no matter what was going on I also saw my father get up bright and early to go to work. He is an extremely hard worker. Read More>>
Jorge De Los Ríos
My father, without a shadow of a doubt, was my first and most important role model. I vividly recall how he used to rise at 5 am every morning to work in his solar panel business. Witnessing his self-discipline and unwavering determination became my guiding light in life, particularly when it came to work ethic. Read More>>
Anna Braff
I grew up with meager beginnings in a small town. My parents were divorced and I was raised by my single mother. She took on the arduous task of being the sole income earner and parent. She raised my sister and me without help from my father and her parents passed away when we were young. Read More>>
