Understand the difference between Good Work and Great Work from "summary" of Do More Great Work by Michael Bungay Stanier
Good work is the work you do every day. It's the tasks that keep the wheels turning, the emails you send, the meetings you attend. It's the work that meets expectations, that gets the job done, that keeps things running smoothly. Good work is necessary, but it's not exceptional. It's not the work that moves the needle, that makes a real impact, that leaves a lasting impression.
Great work, on the other hand, is different. Great work is the work that challenges you, that pushes you outside your comfort zone, that forces you to think differently. Great work is the work that excites you, that inspires you, that makes you feel alive. Great work is the work that you're proud of, that you look back on with a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment.
Understanding the difference between good work and great work is crucial if you want to make a meaningful impact in your career and in your life. It's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day tasks and lose sight of the bigger picture. It's easy to settle for good work and never strive for greatness. But if you want to do more great work, if you want to make a real difference, you need to be able to distinguish between the two.
Great work requires courage, creativity, and commitment. It requires you to push yourself beyond your limits, to take risks, to embrace failure. It requires you to think bigger, to dream bigger, to be bigger. Great work is not easy, but it is immensely rewarding. It is the work that leaves a legacy, that changes lives, that makes the world a better place.
So, the next time you find yourself stuck in a rut, doing the same old tasks day in and day out, ask yourself: am I settling for good work, or am I striving for greatness? Remember, good work is necessary, but great work is what truly sets you apart. It is what defines your legacy and leaves a lasting impact on the world. So, dare to dream big, dare to take risks, and dare to do more great work.
