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There was no denying that Ken had a tough assignment at work. And there was no doubt that Ken was dodging that assignment. He had a hundred excuses—and he used them—to delay getting started.
Meanwhile, Ken’s boss trusted him. Relied on him. And the deadline wasn’t changing. Finally, at long last, Ken executed the most difficult part of the assignment . . . he got started. And as usual, once begun, the hard work led to good results.
This is Howard Butt, Jr., of Laity Lodge. We can procrastinate and use elaborate excuses, but they all blind us to one simple fact: the best way to start a job . . . is to start the job! . . . in the high calling of our daily work.
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Workmatters is a non-denominational Christian marketplace ministry helping people discover God's purpose for their work since 2003. They do this through digital content, small group studies, live events and training so you can gain fresh insight for living out your faith at work.
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Contributors: Howard E. Butt, Jr.
Published by The High Calling, September 4, 2011. Image by
Michiel Jelijs
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