Work The Ants Way

Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise!It has no commander,no overseer or ruler,yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest (Prov 6:6-8).

One of the most intriguing examples that I found fascinating in the scripture is the lesson about the ant. This is because the ant seems very insignificant in my daily life as a person and so what really do I have to do with it. If you are a city folk, I bet you better go and find out more about ants but if you are a country folk like me then you just need to do a little of reflection and all the pieces will settle into your mind as the life cycle of ants comes to mind.

While growing up in the village, I see ants in their troops always marching in lines doing one thing or the other. You either see them carrying different food stuff or filing in lines going to get something. As a child I was always curious about ants, and sometimes in my mind I asked who is really leading or guiding ants filing out in search for food or shelter. However, as I grew older, I realized that God spoke about the ants in the Bible and says that I should go and consider her ways.

Reflecting now I realize that the ants are always busy but not aimlessly. They are busy towards a goal and the goal is to gather all the food they needed so that in trouble times they don’t have to panic or get frustrated thinking ‘what shall we eat or drink’. It means then that life is purposeful and except I find my purpose I will not live life. Suffice to say that life and purpose are inseparable. One cannot do without the other because that is how they are by default.

Talk of Team work, dedication, commitment and hard work? Go to the ants. You can never see ants lazy or idle about doing nothing. Their work ethic is  socially engaging and highly commendable. There are several lessons to learn from and apply in your work ethic.

1. Personal Responsibility: Every ant takes personal responsibility for the colony. That is why ants don't go about aimlessly. You can achieve personal responsibility when you believe that without your contribution things will not function well.
2. Social Integration: Ants are social beings and share a common sense of connectedness with each other.
3. Team Work: Team Work makes the work of the ants go on smoothly and as such targets are achieved within specified time. If every one in an organization work well to achieve the team's target, great work will be done and time gained leading to more productivity.
4. Profit Oriented: Maximizing profit is the DNA of the ants. They know when to go out and search for new opportunities and capitalize on emerging prospects.
5. Great Diversity: Each ant is unique and diverse. Every talent is celebrated and giving the opportunity to showcase itself. As much as ants work in teams, each one carries out a specific instruction based upon it's abilities.
6. Collective Well being and Welfare: Ants seek for their well being by working hard. They always care for each other's needs and are mindful of their welfare. A good organization is one which cares for every member of staff and their welfare is not taken for granted.

Work The Ants Way and lift yourself to a successful career and a life that brings you the kind of happiness that you so desire.