Tuesday, September 5, 2023
What a great quote: “All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence.” – MLK.
Let’s break this down! So, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was basically saying that any kind of work, big or small, that makes life better for people is something special. Like, if you’re helping someone, it’s pretty awesome. Whether you’re a doctor, a teacher, or even just a friendly neighbor, you’re part of something meaningful.
Now, about that “painstaking excellence” part – think of it like this: imagine you’re making a sandwich. You could just slap some ingredients together, or you could take your time, make it special, and maybe even add a little love. That’s what “painstaking excellence” means – doing your absolute best and really caring about what you’re doing.
So, the next time you’re doing your thing, whether it’s a job or just helping out, remember that you’re adding a touch of goodness to the world. Keep doing it with all your heart, and you’re making a difference in people’s lives. That’s a pretty cool challenge, right?
About Marsha Egan, CPCU, CSP, PCC, ICF-Certified CoachMarsha Egan, is CEO of the Egan Group, Inc., Nantucket MA and an internationally recognized professional speaker. She is a leading authority on email productivity. Her acclaimed ?12 Step Program for E-Mail E-ddiction? received international attention, being featured on ABC Nightly News, Fox News, and newspapers across the globe. In early 2009, the program was adapted into a book, Inbox Detox and the Habit of E-mail Excellence (Acanthus 2009 - http://InboxDetox.com/book) Marsha works with forward-thinking organizations that want to create a profit-rich and productive email culture. Marsha was named one of Pennsylvania?s Top 50 Women in Business in 2006.