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How to make hard work a labor of love

A funny thing happened while I was screwing in the legs to an IKEA counter stool I bought recently: I fell in love with it.

When my husband came home, I couldn’t wait to show him my handiwork. “Isn’t it gorgeous? Don’t you just love the lines?”

He glanced at the stool for a millisecond. “Oh sure. It’s fine.”

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Passion and perseverance for long-term goals

Appreciating what you’ve been given

Doing what’s best despite short-term temptations

Wanting to know more

Commitment to making a meaningful contribution to the world

Recognizing the limitations of your knowledge