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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
Gandharv Walia

Quote of the day by Judi Dench: 'I think you should take your job seriously, but not...' Life lessons from inspirational quote on work-life balance, humility, hard work, ego, self-importance, work ethics, commitment, dedication, reliability and approachability

Quote of the day by Judi Dench focuses on the difference between taking work seriously and taking yourself too seriously. Judi Dench’s words suggest that people should care about their responsibilities and give proper effort to their work. At the same time, they should not allow a job title, success or failure to define their entire identity. The idea can apply to actors, employees, students, business owners and people working in many other fields. It also connects work ethic with humility. A person can be committed to doing good work while remaining relaxed about personal mistakes and criticism. This balance can make work more manageable and relationships easier.

Quote of the day today and its meaning

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