Where and how I find inspiration to work harder.

Where and how I find inspiration to work harder.

Home is the first place where I find inspiration to work harder. When I look at the kids, I know their needs will grow with their age. Their needs will require extra financial support in which as a father, I need to diversify what I can do to make more money instead of piling up debt, applying for personal loans or playing with ambitious wishes which may not guarantee success. My kids will drive my mind to find ways on how I can build my second or third income as it is my responsibility to help them financially as begging for other’s help in the future is a very risky option as not everyone will lend a hand when the going gets tough.

Hospital is the second place that inspires me to work harder. When I observe the nurses, medical assistance, pharmacists and doctors working based on shift, I realize that this body can afford that indescribable pressure if I learn to get used to it. Some of them have learned to embrace the nature of their work even though the expectations can be too much to swallow sometimes. Even though they are mentally exhausted and emotionally hurt, some can still afford to give a smile to the helpless patient. Some even walk as fast as a horse as if they are not tired. Only God knows how much they miss their bed at home and the chance to let go of the burden they have gone through that day. That heavy responsibility has always challenged me to give more than expected. If we give less than expected, that day will not be worth it to remember because giving more than expected means we have done our duty to our best for our fellowmen and our country. Even though good deeds are not continuously rewarded,  we should practice self-reward to save ourselves from questioning our sanity and because sooner or later, giving more than expected will always be rewarded in many ways.

The church is third place that inspires me to work harder. When I go to the church, it reminds me that my time on earth is unclear. I don’t know when I will say goodbye to this world and my loved ones. Due to that thought, I have to work harder to improve myself as a worker, father, son and a husband as working hard is not just about what you can do at your workplace.

The beach is the fourth place that inspires me to work harder. When I sit by the beach, the sounds of the waves help me to dive deeper into the thoughts of my personal self-reflection. I would mentally travel far into the past to question everything that I have done for myself and my loved ones. If I could do extra work, that means I can earn extra for myself, my family and my good friends. This extra money can financially help me to bring my family for a vacation or a night a two at the nearby resort. That extra money can also be used to have barbecue with my good friends. Last but not least, I can also share that extra income with my parents. It may not be much but a gift of love means a lot for parents who speak with their eyes.

Working harder than yesterdays will always be my daily goals but I will not sacrifice the time that I should spend with my family and my good friends. It is important to work harder but one’s health and our loved ones shall always be made priority as working harder is pointless if our loved ones become strangers and our health turns into our worst enemies. 

Originally written by Mr. Mani Jack 

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