If you don't like what you're doing, it's unlikely anyone else will either, so be sure you are happy with your own work first.
Interpretation
To excel in your work, you must first find personal satisfaction in it.
This quote emphasizes the importance of self-fulfillment in one's work. If you are not passionate or happy about what you are doing, it is difficult to expect others to appreciate it or be motivated by it. The underlying message suggests that genuine enthusiasm and contentment in your own efforts can often inspire and influence those around you, creating a more positive and engaged environment.
In practice
This quote can be used as a motivational message at a workplace seminar.
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