In this high-speed society, the workplace is like a battlefield, and everyone is fighting for a better position and a higher salary.
However, in the midst of this universal pursuit, there are those who choose another way to define their careers, perhaps less conspicuous, but who maintain their true colors in the workplace with their unique attitudes and behaviors.
Among them, I have a colleague who is called "Wen Tao" for the time being, and his workplace philosophy and behavior patterns have given me a lot of inspiration.
Wen Tao has been working in the company for more than 15 years and has always been an ordinary employee. To outsiders, he seems to have no career aspirations, but if you look closely at his daily life, you will find that his "strange habits" actually hide a deep understanding of life.
Wen Tao attaches great importance to personal principles, he sticks to his working hours, does not work overtime at will, and does not do useless work for the sake of performance. He believes that productive work is more valuable than long hours.
This respect and rational use of time allows him to maintain his productivity while also having plenty of personal time to spend with his family and explore his personal interests.
Wen Tao rarely talks about his private life in the workplace, and he believes that work is a stage to show his abilities, rather than a place to share personal privacy.
This low-key attitude allows him to focus more on his work rather than distracting himself from unnecessary small talk. At the same time, he also avoids unnecessary troubles or misunderstandings that may be caused by the sharing of private life in the workplace.
Regarding the gossip and right and wrong in the workplace, Wen Tao always chooses to stay away. He believes that engaging in these meaningless discussions will only waste time and energy, and will not have any positive impact on his work and personal life.
He prefers to use this time to read, learn new knowledge, or think and plan, which also allows him to always maintain clear thinking and calm judgment.
Although Wen Tao's position has not been significantly improved because of this, he has won the respect of his colleagues and the recognition of his leadership because of these "strange habits".
He proved with his own behavior that success in the workplace is not only about the level of position and salary, but more importantly, being able to live and work according to his own values and find his own balance.
Wen Tao's story made me think deeply, are we too much in pursuit of external recognition and material accumulation, and ignore the real needs of our hearts? On the road of the workplace, can we stick to our principles and not lose our true colors?
I'd like to hear from you: Do you follow your own principles and habits in the workplace? How do these principles and habits help you stay true to yourself and achieve your personal values and goals in the workplace?
Welcome to share your stories and ideas in the comment area, and let's work together on how to maintain your true self in the workplace and find your own transparency and balance.