A new thought on hard work for a new generation

A new thought on hard work for a new generation

In an increasingly knowledge driven world we have come to experience a state where any idea which is not brand  new or sufficiently compelling in a particular field is bound to lose it appeal. This situation can actually be called knowledge saturation or creativity neutral state. The problem is that even after applying sufficient individual or collective effort to any apparently new idea, it fails to create an impact. In such a scenario it is really difficult to put on one’s energy into a vocation and at the same time to ensure result. While doing a work only for the sake of work is not worthwhile for most people, forgetting the result can create stagnation in the field. Now to overcome this change of outlook can be really helpful that ensures hard work, creativity and personal well being.

Three broadly distinct modes of work:

Driven by passion:

Very few people can be passion oriented.  Make sure it has the fire. Passion is not a common aspect to come by and is generally created by a sense of deep loss in life that takes the escape route through work. It is all consuming that encompasses all other things in life and they tend to be natural workaholics.

So mere interest or even love of a vocation cannot be mistaken as passion.

For recreation:

This is surely the ideal mode for the creative field. Here work becomes natural entertainment. Work here presents new challenges and by overcoming those life of harmony can be achieved.

For engagement:

This situation actually comes after sufficient experience in life. Here a person wants to be attached to work that positively enhances health and emotional well being. This state is not actually result or performance oriented where the main benefits are at the intellectual level. In this situation any kind of target or accomplishment may remain unfulfilled though the person can expect to reach a favourable position in course of time.

Looking at the outcome of efforts we can also find three levels-

Idea initiation:

This is actually the point at which cumulative knowledge is taken to a new level through a connective thought. For discoveries in science and technology this is actually the point of acceleration.

Constructive development:

This actually works like a project, be it individual or collective. Here a tendency to develop a creative thought to fulfill value added goal can be observed. While it may work like a project there can be one particular guiding force behind this.

Co -ordinating teamwork:

In this aspect of work the main focus is on adjoining various minds to develop a product. It can become a celebration rather than serious work and every individual can take part in adequate measure. The thought of influence or impact is rather subdued in this aspect of work.

It is also important to keep in mind what affects you the most while doing a job-

Image of success:

To view oneself as successful or an achiever can be extremely fulfilling and this can give the zeal for hard work.

New vision:

If a paradigm shift is needed in a particular field it can provide new vision that changes earlier conception. This is a visual aspect that has to be worked upon for a sufficient time and many new avenues can open as a result.

Affecting people’s lives positively:

This is a very fulfilling thought for continuing with something. Taking into consideration others lives, conscious effort to improve them while obliterating the self has long term effects .

In a creative place where saturation has a tendency to set in it is also important to ensure continuation of the process without stagnancy. Perseverance and consistency should be in the process of work .This is also utmost important for stress free life.

In knowledge driven society quantity is always given less importance than quality but by having a clear conception quantity of work can be surely increased.