Think of the person who has the job of washing the family car. He or she sees
the task as another chore to get through. So the time spent washing the car also
involves chewing a huge wad of bubble gum and blowing subsequently larger
bubbles while watching and conversing with all the people who pass by on the
street. At the end of the job, the car will be cleaner than it was before.
Now consider a person who owns a brand-new, cherry-red Mustang convertible.
The job of washing that car will require an entirely different level of
engagement. There will be much more attention to detail. At the end of this job
the car will not just be cleaner than before, it will sparkle!
Think about some of the jobs you have. What is your level of engagement? How
can you increase the level of engagement, increase the value of your results and
increase your level of satisfaction in a job well done?
