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A leader once said, “The skills aren’t high, but the attitude is good.” Yes, attitude determines everything. Through the four points listed below, I would like to share with you how different work attitudes lead to varying career prospects. A few nights ago, a former colleague reached out to me for something, and then asked why, despite having worked at the company for five or six years and putting in effort, the management still refused to give her more responsibilities Although my answer at the time was that it was the company’s fault for not valuing its talent properly. But I knew very well what her problem was; after all, the person involved is often confused, while an observer can see things more clearly. One weekend, her supervisor was on a business trip outside and needed an important piece of data urgently, so she immediately called this colleague. But the phone rang seven or eight times with no one answering. The supervisor initially thought she might be out dealing with some matters, so he called again after a while; yet after making over a dozen calls, there was still no response. It was not until the manager finished dealing with the matter that this colleague called back to explain that they had forgotten their phone at home. But that night, when the manager checked his social media feed, he realized that she had liked a post from a mutual friend, and it happened to be at the same time as the phone call. Actually, it goes without saying that the manager knows she’s pretending not to hear; anyone with a little common sense understands that after making so many calls, there must be an urgent matter. She did this because she considered the weekend to be a day off, with full freedom and the right to ignore work calls. In fact, no one wants to deal with work matters during their break time. But in some special circumstances, the nature of the work and its mission require you to make appropriate sacrifices and give up certain things. Many times, we always ask what work gives us, but rarely ask ourselves what we have given in return for it. Everyone wants a promotion and a raise, but few truly take their work seriously. I met a friend who used to be an administrative staff member, but through her own efforts, she managed to become the boss’s assistant. In fact, in terms of strength and ability, she has no competitive advantage at all, because there are many people in the company whose professional skills are higher than hers, whose thinking is quicker than hers, and who are more competent than her. But her good luck is greatly related to her work attitude. For example, once the boss needed a company annual plan, and it happened that the secretary was on leave at that time. When the boss brought up this matter, everyone tried to shift the blame onto others. Some say they are not good at writing reports, while others claim to be too busy with their current tasks. Even colleagues who are skilled at writing official documents are reluctant to take on this task, as everyone understands the principle that the fewer things you do, the fewer mistakes you make; the more you do, the more mistakes there will be. Besides, this is extra work with no benefit at all. But at that moment, only she stepped forward to take responsibility, saying she could give it a try. She used her off-hours and weekends to draft the plan and submit it to her boss. It was actually her first time writing; although it didn’t meet the requirements, she listed the key points, and the boss only needed to make modifications and refinements based on those points, which reduced the workload by a large margin. Although she started from a low position, through repeated challenges and training, she gradually became a versatile talent, and her supervisors were more willing to invest in her development. Both abilities and skills can be built up and developed, but attitude is difficult to correct and change. As long as one is willing to learn and work hard, even with somewhat limited abilities, it is possible to keep improving. 3 I heard recently that Brother Liu has been promoted again. In fact, in my opinion, this was expected. Brother Liu was also an ordinary technician in the company at first, but his greatest strength was his strong sense of teamwork. After finishing his own work, he would also go and work as a temporary laborer. For example, when the General Affairs Department is short of staff, he goes to help with things like copying documents, printing files, and sending packages ； When the HR department needs to conduct surveys, carry out staff reductions, or establish records, he is also duty-bound to lend a hand ； Even once, when the company was holding an important meeting and the reception staff were extremely busy, he would go to help as well, by making tea, setting up the venue, and moving tables and chairs. And he does all these things without complaint, with no desire to be recognized for his efforts. Later, he became the company’s “firefighter,” going wherever help was needed without hesitation. Although the leader did not give him any special praise at the time, the attitude he showed in his work revealed his potential and abilities as a manager. Later, in a new round of competitive selections, an opportunity was given to him as a result. In one’s work, if one wants to establish a solid foundation and achieve something meaningful, it is necessary to have a sense of ownership, and to not be afraid of suffering losses, hard work, or fatigue. Only those who consider the bigger picture are qualified to oversee it as a whole. 4 Perhaps a person’s future depends on many factors. Such as one’s own capabilities, the people encountered, and the opportunities that arise, etc. But a person’s attitude toward work largely determines how far they can go in the future, how well they will prosper, and what kind of things they might achieve. An employee who only cares about personal interests and gains, and who adopts an attitude of \"it’s not my business\" will at most avoid making mistakes, but they won’t achieve any accomplishments either, let alone become a key figure in the organization. But an employee who is capable of shouldering heavy responsibilities, willing to take on big tasks, brave enough to charge forward, concerned about the collective interests, and diligent and hardworking in his or her job, is more likely to become a pillar of the organization. I remember a teacher once telling me that no matter what job you do, those who are better than you simply put in more effort – more responsibility and patience. It’s no need to worry if a person has a lower level of education, weaker abilities, or slower reaction times; they can improve over time through continuous learning, and thus get better at doing things. But no matter how intelligent a person is, how unique their ideas, or how sharp their mind, it serves no purpose if they refuse to take action, to do things, or to make an effort. Generally speaking, those who want to do their work well, strive for improvement, help solve problems for their organization, and take action are always more deserving of recognition, trust, and reliance than those who seem to have good conditions, strong abilities, and great potential for growth, but only think about themselves, settle for the status quo, and prefer to stay in their comfort zone. Source: People’s Daily Online