We all have different ways of working which correspond to our individual beliefs about success. Mainstream media often glorifies stress and a tough work life as a means of achieving success. However, with the spread of new age thought, many also realize the importance of work-life balance. The following table compares these two ways of working.
Achieving Success or Perfection using LOA/Spirituality | Achieving Success/Perfection through Stress/ without spiritual tools |
1. Effortless action, comes from within- natural | 1. Back breaking action, forced- unnatural |
2. Focus is on personal growth- from what the individual’s level was earlier to what it is now. | 2. Focus is on a very high ideal result, which is often an imitation of someone else’s potential. |
3. Makes one happy and energized | 3. Makes one tired and unhappy |
4. Leadership guaranteed- everyone wants to work with a happy and confident person | 4. Leadership not guaranteed- few want to work with an unhappy person |
5. Long term success ensured | 5. No long term success because chances of sabotage/giving up are high |
6. Personal relationships suffice, grow and bloom | 6. Personal relationships are troublesome, stressful |
7. Foundation of success is strong. | 7. Foundation of success is weak |
8. Less chances of sabotage in future since fear of loss is less and work life is balanced | 8. More chances of sabotage in future since fear of loss is more and there’s no balance in the individual’s life |