The story is told about a mountain climber who desired to climb the highest mountain peak. So, he set out to climb it. When he was just a few feet away from the summit, he saw thick clouds that concealed the peak—which was already within his reach.
Thinking he was still very far from his objective, he gave up. If only he had known that his goal was already within reach, he could have pressed on and achieved it.
In your work environment, there will be times when your patience is tested by your superior(s). You might be given a task that seems difficult or overwhelming. Don’t refuse it—accept it instead.
For all you know, it may be a test to see if you can handle greater responsibilities in the future. Or it could be a sign that you're being considered for a promotion.
If you feel your knowledge of the newly assigned task is lacking, don’t hesitate to ask for help from your superior(s). They are there to help, assist, and guide you—not to intimidate you. Google and ChatGPT are also available to expand your understanding of the new responsibility.
Perhaps you’re simply being challenged by your superior. He may want to test your work attitude, patience, and motivation. Your success in any organization will always be determined by your persistence, hard work, and positive attitude.
If only the mountain climber in our story had persisted and exerted more effort, he could have reached his goal—but he gave up. Life at work is full of challenges that will test your tenacity.
Always maintain a positive mindset, because challenges—no matter how difficult—become more manageable when approached with positivity. — Marino J. Dasmarinas
