The Push of Passion It has become common these days to say that hard work and money go together, the more hard work you put in, the more money you make; however, if we step away from these false assumptions, we’ll be able to see that the relationship between hard work and passion is still alive. We have seen this relationship in the past in the form of inventions, and we still see it today in the determination of the passionate. Society has evolved so much and is continuing as new advancements arise and show us the different forms of hard work and the successful results that come with it. Hard work can be defined to as something as simple as getting basic education , or to the complexity of things such as construction of the greatest …show more content…
In today’s society, hard work is a key factor to meet our daily needs. For example, in college, we decide to dedicate our time to one specific field, or a career that will provide financial security for our future life. After completing our education, we tend to continuously work day and night, investing our time and hard work, without caring about what our true happiness lies in. In order to achieve the ultimate result of money, we work endlessly everyday. We are so intrigued by the idea of living a secure life that we often forget about our passion and our pursuit of happiness. If we want to see the true definition of what Ralph Emerson was saying, “ human labor, through all its forms,.... is one immense illustration of the perfect compensation of the universe.” We can envision and understand it from the past. Whether it’s the hard work of the passionate and loyal leaders—who put in hard work for the prosperity of a country, or painters, who painted without the care of earning money. These people truly define how hard work can be its own …show more content…
Hard work can teach many incredible and lifelong skills, such as patience leading to a better result, perseverance—learning to get up every time after a fall, and most importantly falling in love with your work. History has given us inspiring examples of perseverance, passion, and hard work in the form of evolutionary inventors like Thomas Edison, who lightened the world with his enlightening invention of the light bulb, despite the failure of so many of his previous experiments. Another example is renowned painter, Vincent Van Gogh, who was only able to sell one painting in his lifetime, and today his painting are sold in millions of dollars. He lived through harsh and poor days, and sometimes wasn’t able to meet his basic needs, nevertheless, he continued his passion towards painting and created artworks that still continue to awe the world. Both Van Gogh and Edison faced criticism, but they didn’t let it affect their passion, which knowingly or unknowingly resulted in exceptional success. It is good to understand the criticism of your work, but it is extremely important to embrace your work because by supporting your work comes great
...long career provides a lighthouse of hope to all artists who labor in the dark, uncertain of their efforts but determined to express their voice." (Schneider, 129).
One of the facts of modern life is that a relatively small class of people works very long hours and earns good money for its efforts. Nearly a third of college-educated American men, for example, work more than 50 hours a week. Some professionals do twice that amount, and elite lawyers can easily work 70 hours a week almost every week of the year." What I see from this is nothing more than people only working long hours to receive good pay. That doesn’t mean they enjoy what they’re doing and for me I 'd rather be happy working and making decent pay then work stressful long hours and be unhappy just to receive a bigger
Thomas Carlyle, a preeminent figure of the Victorian era, said, “The real desire to get work done will itself lead one to more and more to truth” (Carlyle). Many teenagers all over the world rely on jobs to earn money to do fun activities with their friends. There are also many adults who have jobs to get by in life. Along with this, there are people who have a career. The difference between the two is that people who have a job work just to earn money, but do not enjoy it. People who have have a career enjoy their jobs and are very passionate.
of society spend the majority of their time working, rather than enjoying the wealth they have already acquired. Emerson is trying to say that we should stop and appreciate what we have, rather than spend our time trying to obtain more. After all, how can one fully enjoy what they have, when they are too busy trying to acquire more. Emerson hints that we should not spend our lives preparing for life rather than living life. Throughout our lives it’s common to see people with high goals, but never tackle them head on.
Living in one of the wealthiest countries in the world, our culture has naturally valued prestige and luxuries. We admire fancy items and often judge other individuals by the clothes they wear, the car they drive, and the schools that they attend. The “American Dream” serves as a motivational factor for people; believing that hard work and dedication can bring “success” to ones’ life. Although this is partially true, it is difficult for individuals in the middle class and lower class.
The worker comes to believe that the maintenance of individual existence is thus the single and solitary goal of their life activity.” He believes that if a worker works only for the wage then he deprives himself of purpose in life. In turn, he implies that labor is the only way to affirm one’s purpose in life. Life is about the mindset each person carries. It is possible that one could work a job simply for the wage. However, that does not to mean that they have to lack self-actualization. One could be working a job that they don’t completely enjoy but realize they have found purpose in providing for their family. To be able to provide for their family and create happiness within them, is all it takes for some. The means of production in a capitalist economy does not inevitably lead to alienation. Others may work a job solely for the wage but find purpose in non-economic activities. For example, people could find their purpose in the church, playing a sport, tutoring children, and more. Your job doesn’t have to define your meaning in
The problem we have in today’s society is that people work to acquire as much money and possessions as they can and they think this will achieve happiness. Unfortunately, nobody told these people that happiness cannot be purchased and our possessions will fade no longer keep our interest. As we engulf ourselves in our daily busy work, our relationships are becoming strained and we are distancing ourselves from real happiness. We are seeking the means of work and money as an end, and we are chasing the wrong things in life. We hide from our unhappiness by watching television or partake in activities to distract ourselves from our problems. We need to find true happiness and this is found in becoming virtuous, creating good friendships,
The poem, “What Work Is” by Philip Levine is an intricate and thought-provoking selection. Levine uses a slightly confusing method of describing what work actually is. He gives the idea that work is very tedious, however necessary. It is miserable, however, it is a sacrifice that is essentially made by many, if not all able-bodied members of society. Many have to sacrifice going to a concert or a movie, but instead works jobs with hardly a manageable salary. This poem seems to have a focus on members of the lower-class or middle-class who live paycheck to paycheck and are unable to put money away for a future for their children or for a vacation and how difficult life can be made to be while living under this type of circumstance. Levine
DONKIN, R (2001) Blood, Sweat and Tears: The Evolution of Work London: Texere. (Ch. 11 – Western Electric Discovers Motivation).
“As we advance in life it becomes more and more difficult, but in fighting the difficulties the inmost strength of the heart is developed,” Vincent Van Gogh quoted. Albert Einstein, JK Rowling, Vincent Van Gogh, and I all have something in common. Apart from being passionate about a subject, we have all failed at some point. Yet, this does not stop us from trying again. JK Rowling was rejected fifteen times before her book was published. Each time Rowling failed she revised her work and published it again. Einstein also failed various times when he tried to come up with theories. Van Gogh only had one ear and people did not take notice of him because he was mentally ill and isolated. Van Gogh then became famous after he died at age thirty-seven.
Is there anyone in this world who does not want to be rich? The first thing that crosses the people’s mind while choosing job is money. Money plays a vital role in one's life and most of the people are motivated to perform well in their jobs for money. Money is the reason what drives people to work better. In most cases, money greatly works. People are motivated to perform better by receiving monetary incentives like wages, salaries, allowances, bonuses, retirement benefits, etc. But, money doesnot always contribute in influencing people towards the work. This essay will discuss the arguments that are both for and against money being the key motivator and suggest that money is not always the best motivator.
Everyone must surely have once experienced to be a worker in each person’s life. Worker can be defined as an individual who engaged oneself in a contract of service to perform specified works or tasks for an employer in an organization. According to Watson (2008), work is task-based activities that enable people to survive in the context of social and economic. Financial success in term of salary or wage is one of the driving forces which motivates worker to commit themselves in work. The traditional view of financial success literally depends on an individual worker to excel in his or her given job but with the requisite qualification and years of experience in that particular work there is every chance one is able to harness the material reward. There is no restriction for anyone to pursue a financial success if one has the endurance, capability and will to excel.
Although it has been said that money is the root of all evil, many people actually believe that they would be happier if they were wealthier. Could this be correct? This essay will support the thesis that not only does the pursuit of wealth not lead to happiness; it may actually make us unhappy.
The arts have influenced my life in amazing ways. Throughout my life, art has been the place I run to and my escape from the world. As I’ve grown older, art has become so much more than that. Every piece of art I create is a journey into my soul. It’s a priceless way to deal with my emotions and my struggles. I create art not only because I enjoy it and because I want to, but because I have to. Somewhere deep inside there is a driving force, urging me to put my heart down on paper. I become emotionally attached to each of my pieces because they are like dashes on the wall marking my growth. Each one is the solution to a problem I have dealt with and overcome.
All of us want to make money to gain some status, some comfort and some luxurious. This money has brought; is bringing; and will bring so many differences between some of you and me. These differences will be later named as differences between the rich and the poor. If I ask you ‘Do you know what is happiness? You would thrillingly and pleasingly answer me YES, OF Course Then lets share some examples of the happiest man. One would experience happiness when a leads a luxurious life. One may also experience happiness when he had expanded his business almost across the globe. One may also experience happiness when he had his meal in the most famous and expensive hotel. One may also experience happiness when he attends honorable parties.