The only way to do great work is to love what you do

It is likely that many of us may not like the work we do.Yet we do it reluctantly because of the compulsions of circumstances or for any other reason. There is no denying the fact that your output in such cases will be compromised a lot because your heart and mind don’t go into it. As a result, you are indifferent to your work and yet you somehow manage to do it.

”Love your work” is an old proverb, and it has a pointed message: The outcome of hard work with love gets great results. You not only get satisfaction in your work, even your existence gets a meaning that makes you feel proud of yourself. The purpose of life gets a fresh boost of fulfilment.

The joy of life in loving your job is best described by American entrepreneur Steve Jobs:” Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do.”

That tells us that one can’t have a sense of accomplishment at something until one loves it. Loving your job gets other people’s applause too because you are doing something that bears fruits for all. In other words, you are working for the good and welfare of all sentient beings.

American civil rights activist Maya Angelou says this in her own inimitable words: “The secret of joy in work is contained in one word — excellence. To know how to do something well is to enjoy it.” Inner Voice comprises contributions from our readers The views expressed are personal innervoice@hindustantimes.com