1. CHAPTER 10 SELF-MOTIVATION “Forget yourself in your work...Throw yourself, body and spirit into whatever you are doing. The truth is that, in every organization, someone is taking notice of any employee who shows special ability.” ---Harry B. Thayer

2. Chapter 102 A Competent Worker... Arrives at work prepared and on time Exerts a high level of effort and perseveres toward goals Works hard to become excellent at tasks by setting high standards Pays attention to details Works well and displays a high level of concentration even when assigned unpleasant tasks ---SCANS

3. Chapter 103 Sources of Motivation INTERNAL MOTIVATION … A drive within you to get things done EXTERNAL MOTIVATION… A drive to achieve that comes from outside yourself

4. Chapter 104 To Show Initiative... Be willing to work: Overcome the desire to just relax and avoid hard work Take on unpleasant tasks: Force yourself to face up to the task at hand, even if it is messy, dull, or physically exhausting Act on your own: But first, think the situation through carefully and make your decision on the best information you can get “Perhaps the most valuable result of all education is the ability to make yourself do the thing you have to do when it has to be done whether you like it or not.”---Huxley

5. Chapter 105 Learn On Your Own Take courses to prepare yourself for promotion Learn how to do work that must be done even though it has not been definitely assigned to you Learn how to think and act swiftly in emergencies Learn how to handle new and unusual situations that arise Volunteer, on your own time, to assist more experienced coworkers with tasks you may someday be assigned to do

6. Chapter 106 Be Ready And Eager To Learn View new and unfamiliar situations as opportunities to learn Understand that being told once is enough Listen carefully and pay attention to both instructions and demonstrations of tasks Take notes when possible Avoid repeating a mistake--learn from it Cultivate an “I can do it” attitude

7. Chapter 107 Do More And Better Than Expected Set high standards for your performance. Do not be content with mediocrity Learn to work as hard and as well on your own, as you do when you are being supervised Be conscientious--stay with the job until it is done well Show initiative, but exercise good judgment

8. Chapter 108 Develop A Reputation For Dependability If you say you will do it, DO IT Do not unnecessarily postpone work when you can do it immediately Never say “yes” unless you are certain you can keep your promise--on time. Learn to tactfully refuse when the situation calls for it Do not make excuses--accept responsibility Take pride in being on time, every time If you cannot avoid being late or absent, inform your supervisor as soon as possible

9. Chapter 109 as a self-motivated, conscientious worker who can be depended upon to get the job done--and to do it well Build Your Reputation…