Weekly Challenge – Doing More Than Paid For

The Challenge:

This week’s challenge will help improve our discipline and goodwill.  It is important that we understand the importance of doing more than we are rewarded to do.   During this week, when someone asks you to do something for them (no matter the size of the request) find a way to do something above and beyond what they expected you to do.  Write about your experiences in your notebook or online.

This task is worth 40-points on your scorecards!

Thought Provoking Questions:

Did you feel ripped off and/or cheated when you did something extra without being directly rewarded for it?

How long can you commit yourself to providing extra service without immediate gain?

The Lesson:

This task brings to light two key principles that we should be aware of.  First, we should always look at the non-monetary benefits we receive from providing more than what is expected.  For example, you receive a stronger reputation and internal pride.  Many times people will look to you as someone that gets things accomplished and will send more opportunities your way.  The second principle is that once you release the need for immediate monetary gain to bring you gratification, suddenly monetary gain may show itself in abundance. 

There is a belief that the more time someone invests in providing greater service than they are paid for, the larger the reward will be when they are eventually recognized. To truly prove this task as true, you may consider making a commitment to provide more than what is expected of you for a certain individual or perhaps your work for a period of six months.  At the end of six months, write about the non-monetary gain you’ve received and the potential monetary gain that may come as a result of this extra service.

This discipline is tough because we have to practice supreme patience to not get frustrated with all the hard work and lack of reward.  So how will this discipline help you achieve your dreams?  No matter what you choose to accomplish in life, if you are constantly doing only what is expected of you, you will never standout from the crowd.

“There are ten weaknesses against which most of us must guard ourselves.  One of these is trying to reap before we have sown.” – Napoleon Hill