Recently I had a conversation with a friend that included the words “hard work”.  My friend related to me that a certain situation “was hard work, but worth it.”  Now, to be fair, I think we all can relate to that statement.  Certainly, we have all been involved in some kind of “hard work” at one time or another and then have been elated, or maybe relieved, to see the “pay off”.  Maybe it was an exercise program, or a big corporate project, or just cleaning out the attic.  It always feels great to accomplish a task, large or small, and then reap the rewards. Read more