What does it really mean to be a hard worker? In this revealing episode, Dr. Erik Korem breaks down the five key traits that comprise a strong work ethic. Drawing from his experience growing up in an entrepreneurial family, Erik explores how reliability, resilience, being resolute and resolved, and responsibility all interweave to form someone committed to excellence.

You’ll learn:

Why consistency and trustworthiness are cornerstones of reliability at work
How resilience ensures you can bounce back from adversity and stay adaptable
What being resolute means in terms of unwavering focus and strength of character
How making firm decisions ties to being a resolved and committed worker
Why taking ownership and accountability makes you a responsible teammate

Erik shares how these traits create invaluable teammates who bring consistency, grit, clarity, and duty to their roles. He emphasizes how hard work stems from character, not simply motivation. Erik also discusses how leaders can instill strong work ethics in their teams.

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Quotable moments:

"Being reliable means that others can count on you to complete a task, meet deadlines, uphold the standard." - Dr. Erik Korem

"Resilience is about adaptability and endurance. A hard worker doesn't give up easily and can adapt to changes." - Dr. Erik Korem

"Being resolute is about having an unwavering commitment to a task or a goal." - Dr. Erik Korem

"Responsibility ties into accountability and ownership. A hard worker takes ownership of their tasks." - Dr. Erik Korem

ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.

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