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A Year of Contemplation

Doing the Right Thing is Enough (Day 196)

7/15/2019

 
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​That “third thing” the imperial Marcus is talking about in the above quote is born straight outa ego, y’all know that… right? 

Whenever we’re faced with the question of “Why’d you do that?” the correct response, gods be good, needs to be “Because, it was the right thing to do.” To hear someone answer that question with a hearty “Because, I wanted recognition for being a good person who does good things.” would be ridiculous, and frankly, I for one would be pretty shocked to hear someone say that…

… and yet, that’s exactly what some folx are thinking when they get asked that question. Whether they want to admit it to themselves or not, if they’re seeking merit badges, pats on the back, and atta-boys, then they’re doing the right things for the wrong reasons. 

In our jobs, do we constantly need to be congratulated and lauded for doing them? While it’s nice now and again, it’d be ludicrous to expect that kind of treatment all the time, right? You go to work and do your job because it’s your duty… 

… the same way that doing the right thing is your duty… 

… and it’s enough. 

(See y’all tomorrow) 

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