It is human nature for every person to strive for success. However, success does not just happen. Success is a result of the application of certain principles. One of them undoubtedly is hard work. This is the attitude that distinguishes extra ordinary people from ordinary people. Extra ordinary people are willing to go the extra mile, do beyond what the ordinary person is doing and achieve what the ordinary person has not thought of.

Proverbs 22:29 says, “Do you see a man who excels in his work? He will stand before kings; He will not stand before unknown men.” Over the years, I have come to realize the validity of this scripture through observation and experience. I have noticed that those who get the chance to receive awards, honors, and speak with C.E.Os, presidents and other great men have always exhibited the attitude of hard work. Recognition and honor does not just happen, it takes years of practice, determination and hard work to get there.

I am sure you have heard of precious minerals such as gold, diamond, silver, bauxite and copper. These minerals are expensive and can be used for various purposes. However, these nuggets are not hung in the skies where you can jump and easily catch them. They are hidden deep in the ground. Before you get them you need to dig. Digging involves pain and effort. However, after all this work, when you get the mineral, you realize that hard work was worth the value. In the same way, for us Christians to reach the gold (our great dreams), we need to put in all our effort- (spiritual, mental and physical) and in due time, we shall surely reach our target.

Sarah Brown said, “The only thing that sat its way to success was a hen.” Of course, as students we need to sit down to study but after we have gained all the knowledge, we need to get up and make use of this knowledge. After all, the value of knowledge is in its results. Hard work is a requisite class for any person who wants to succeed. Proverbs 10:4 says “He becometh poor that worketh with a slack hand; But the hand of the diligent maketh rich.” Lazy people don’t get anywhere in life. Those who are fortunate to get somewhere, lose everything because of their slack hand. However, as noted in the scripture any body willing to be rich must be diligent in his work.

This is something I saw back in my home country, Ghana. It goes this way; the addition of all the numeric values of the word “ATTITUDE” is 100. That is A=1, T=20,T=20,I=9,T=20,U=21,D=4 and E=5. After adding everything, thus 1+20+20+1+9+20+21+4+5, the total is 100. This means attitude is very important in the life of any person. So is the attitude of hard work.

Finally, J.G Holland said, “God gives every bird its food, but he does not throw it into its nest.” I believe that you are convinced beyond doubt that hard work is an attitude we cannot do without. If in the days past, you have been lazy, determine from now that you are going to be a hard worker and I am certain that you will definitely reap the results.

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