Top 1200 Good Work Ethic Quotes & Sayings - Page 4

There was no way we'd ever get spoiled. Daddy made sure to instill in us a work ethic.

I'm kind of a Midwestern snob. I think we're just nice people and have a great work ethic.

I was so grateful to work on 'Bunheads.' We had so much material, and everything was so rapid-fire, and I developed - through theater too, I developed a really great work ethic. I think preparing for both of them is just that - you come to set ready to go, ready to play. You know your lines. You're ready to work.

You can never control how people respond to your work. You can only control your own work ethic.

I really respect Zakk Wylde's guitar playing and his compulsive work ethic.

If you've got the confidence and the work ethic, you can make any dream come true.

You have to have a work ethic, and you have to be educated in what you're doing. You have to take it seriously. It doesn't mean that everything you do has to be serious. But you've got to have the tools.

I don't have any ego about it, but I find there's not a great work ethic in show business. A lot of people are in it to make money, and coming from stand-up, you have to work so hard because almost nothing works, and if you lose the audience for three minutes, you're dead.

I had no kind of work ethic and I always felt that music - especially rock 'n' roll - was a more for boys.

Work ethic starts where everyone understands that you're putting that extra foot forward in order to be the best.

I think that purity creates not only a higher level of artistic vision but a purer work ethic.

Generally, I am just myself, a crazy John Belushi type. But I'm not comparing myself to him. I think I am against stereotype. Generally Asian guys are more quiet - they study and have a good work ethic. Generally, I have none of those things.

And where I excel is ridiculous, sickening, work ethic. You know, while the other guy's sleeping? I'm working.

Balance is always tough with the kind of shows and my work ethic and all of that, but that definitely helps me do what I do in the big picture.

If people call into question my work ethic, that's fine, because I know what I'm doing behind the scenes.

Bottom line is, work ethic equals dreams, and I am walking proof that that's a fact.

I never met a winner who had a work ethic. Not somebody who says I have so much talent that naturally I won.

I've convinced myself I'm something special. When you do that, man, you're dangerous, especially when you have the athleticism and work ethic to back it up.

My father was a big influence - it was very important to him that we traveled, and he gave me my strong work ethic.

My parents have a strong work ethic, but their attitude to life, their philosophy, is: 'whatever makes you happy.

I think there are more Australians making it in Hollywood... we have a fantastic reputation for having a great work ethic.

Rose, I'm an addict with no work ethic who is likely going to go insane. I'm not like you. I'm not a super-hero." "Not yet," I said.

I wish I were brave, although I try. I work too hard and don't play enough. Too much work ethic, not enough 'fun'.

I think my mom and dad have an incredible work ethic, and we've grown up around it.

My father wanted to instill the work ethic. And, because he knew if you don't learn to work to be more productive to improve your efficiency, to cooperate with other people at an early age, you may never learn those habits.

Future is different from a lot of artists just because of his work ethic.

I've never been a captain of a team. But people always listen just because of my work ethic.

Parents should plant deeply the seed of the work ethic into the hearts and habits of their children.

My parents have a strong work ethic, but their attitude to life, their philosophy, is: 'whatever makes you happy.'

I was raised by free-spirited people, though my father gave me a very strong work ethic.

Coming from a home like I did, I learned a lot about work ethic and determination.

My parents instilled a very strong work ethic in me from a young age, fortunately.

I was lucky enough when it came to sports and work ethic to be taught some basics that continue to be important.

I used to work at a movie theater and sold hams at Honey Baked Ham during the holidays. I sold a ton of hams, and they offered me a regular job there, which I turned down. I feel like anything you do, just do it 100% because then that work ethic will bleed through when it's time to work on your dreams.

I always had a work ethic. And I think I very much got that from my father and my mother.

The Leftovers is a great basketball book that shines a light on what true competitors can overcome with a solid work ethic.

You have to have a work ethic and you have to be educated in what you're doing. You have to take it seriously. It doesn't mean that everything you do has to be serious. But you've got to have the tools.

Thanks to the great fans of Milwaukee. Their work ethic truly inspires me every night.

In terms of instilling the values of mental toughness and work ethic, discipline is the gift that keeps on giving.

The Marines gave me a really strong sense of discipline and a work ethic that kicks in at my job.

Work ethic, confidence, a laser focus and commitment to accomplish a goal that most people can never imagine.

I've worked hard, every single day since I left school. I think I have a Protestant work ethic.

People talk about my work ethic sometimes more than my playing ability, which is nice.

I wasn't the biggest, the fastest, the strongest, and then I bought into something called work ethic.

I credit Kansas City with my work ethic and learning from the amazing artists that are in that town.

As for the work ethic, I'm just the kind of guy who takes what he does seriously. I never missed a day of school, I've rarely missed work and I played all those straight games; my streak only ended when I broke my cheekbone.

Americans want to work. We want to take care of our families. It's in our DNA, the American work ethic.

My dad was an insane workaholic, and watching his work ethic gave me a lot of motivation.

You have to have a work ethic. It is always 24/7. It is a lot of sweat equity, and it is a little bit of Lady Luck.

When you're home-schooled, you have to have a certain level of work ethic. Otherwise, you don't get anything done.

I have a really, really strong work ethic and I learned that from my dad because my dad was a workaholic but he always had even more time for us. As hard as he would work, he always made the time. So it's just about balancing family, I think, and work - and giving everything 100%. And that's what he taught me.

I've viewed myself as slightly above average in talent. And where I excel is ridiculous, sickening work ethic.

My core values are still the same about music, and my work ethic, and what I want to represent to people.

I know what I need to work on; I know my weaknesses, but I have that work ethic to improve every day. I have that want to be the best player at my position, and I have the belief in myself that one day that will come true.

I've always been someone who has been very driven. I think my circumstances, how I grew up, hard work and work ethic are absolutely vital to any success that people might have, regardless of what they might be doing.

I don't think I've met anyone with a stronger work ethic than Ray Charles.

While an ethic of justice proceeds from the premise of equality—that everyone should be treated the same—an ethic of care rests on the premise of nonviolence—that no one should be hurt.

Military veterans have unique skills, experience, and qualifications that are invaluable to today's workforce, including teamwork and leadership skills, the proven ability to learn quickly, a strong work ethic, dedication, and the ability to work under pressure.

My parents taught me that work ethic is one of the most important keys in life, and I believe it.

A can-do attitude, a positive personality, and a strong work ethic are still the primary ingredients for success at Nordstrom.