Take Pride In Your Work

David McCullough was interviewed by one of his 19 grandchildren in a podcast in February 2020. We talked about it in yesterday’s blog post. David died at the age of 89 and still sitting in front of his Royal KMM typewriter, writing his next book. Now, his unpublished work may never be seen again. But what will be seen is his dedication to the craft. To the work. And the pride he took in it. In that podcast episode he sat down for in 2020 he says, “I really feel like I’ve been doing something for my country my whole working life. And will continue to do so as long as I can. Because I love it. I don’t do much in playing golf…or flying off to some enchanted island. I get my kick from coming to work everyday. I’d much rather do that than anything else.”

That is a man dedicated to his work. The work he is proud to create and share.

Now, you may not be a writer or historian as David is. Yet, you have work of your own. Work to be proud of. You’re a parent. A truck driver. You work in customer service or serve tables at a restaurant. Take pride in that work. Afterall, you make a living doing it and you get to serve others in some way. We may not have the honor to impact the world as David has, yet we have our own world we can impact. Families to influence. Friends to inspire. Someone is always watching.

David sitting in his writing shed in Hingham, MA. In front of his Royal KMM typewriter, that has written all 12 of his books.

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Thought Provoking Questions : What work are you proud of? Why? Feel stuck? Than how can you adjust your mindset or approach so that you can be proud?

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