It's All About The Game

Work ethic has been on my mind a lot lately. As you may or may not know I recently started a new job in the stockroom of Victoria’s Secret. It’s way different than my old job as a sales associate. It involves a lot of lifting, moving, climbing, etc. and I leave everyday absolutely exhausted. I also leave completely satisfied. It makes me feel fantastic to know that not only am I making money for my hard work, but that people see I’m working hard and appreciate it.

I’ve never been the type of person to back down from a challenge, whether it be a dare or a task. I wasn’t good at high school, but I tried my hardest and ended up graduating with a pretty decent GPA and a bomb scholarship. I don’t like college, but while I’m there I’m going to do my best. Hey, I just got a B in English 102! That goes to show you that hard work does pay off. When I was still working at Lane Bryant I did my job to the best of my ability even though I hated it and I was quite often complimented by my bosses. Those compliments made me feel great and encouraged me to continue working hard. I started a diet on December 21, 2010 and I have lost 72.5 lbs so far. I still have quite a bit to go, but I’m going to keep on chugging! 

My best friend called me earlier and told me she wants to quit her job. As it so happens she also works at Victoria’s Secret, but on the floor as a sales associate. I understand her frustration because it’s very different than previous jobs that either of us have worked and, to be frank, our boss is kind of a bitch. The only thing I do not understand, though, is that she’s barely worked there for two weeks and she’s already ready to put in her two weeks. I don’t believe in throwing in the towel before you’ve even given something a chance.

I hate the fact that, by definition, leaving my job at Lane Bryant makes me a quitter. It’s engrained in me not to quit. That’s how I know I can and will make it in wrestling. Not only is my absolute insatiable love a huge motivating factor, but giving up is something I cannot and refuse to do. I have faith that my work ethic is going to pay off in the long run. I have said this countless times before: I cannot imagine my future without wrestling. As naive as it sounds, I know that no matter how difficult it is to make it, I can achieve whatever I put my mind to through sheer hard work and dedication.

I know this is kind of all over the place, but what I’m trying to say is that having a good work ethic will get you far in life. Unfortunately some people aren’t innately born with one. In my last post I talked about how I’m going to embrace any fear I encounter and allow it to inspire me to greatness. That takes work. It truly is one of the most difficult things to not let your fears and doubts consume and overpower you, and instead conquer them. However, I truly believe that if you go into something with the mentality that you will not quit no matter how hard or scary it gets, then chances are you will succeed.

Dictionary is the only place that success comes before work. Hard work is the price we must pay for success. I think you can accomplish anything if you’re willing to pay the price. -Vince Lombardi