Essay-reasoning “The problem of selfless devotion to one’s work”
Have you ever wondered whether a person should be dedicated to his work? The answer is obvious, of course. Probably, this is even the very key to success, which not every master of his craft manages to find. It is on this topic that Sergei Ivanovich Sivokon discusses.
Reflecting on the problem of dedication to his work, the author draws our attention to Marshak, a great poet known not only to every educated person, but also to every child, whose story is told by Mark Geyser. On the path to success, Samuil Yakovlevich encountered many difficulties and obstacles that pushed him to give up and stop creating. One of these was the arrest of almost all the employees of his publishing house, and soon a warrant came for the arrest of the writer himself, but at that time everything turned out to be a departure from Leningrad.
Even such a critical moment as the threat of imprisonment did not stop the man from doing what he loved. The author tells us how selfless Marshak was, how, despite the difficulties he faced, he gathered his will into a fist and went further and higher. Also important is the episode that tells the story of Boris Polev’s discovery of one of the most powerful pages in the creative biography of Samuil Yakovlevich. The man tells how Marshak, being blind, called the narrator’s editorial office a couple of hours before his death. What was stunning was the fact that Samuil Yakovlevich, barely breathing, was thinking about his business, about what he had given his whole life to, and even in such a difficult moment he was concerned about the flaws in the journal, the amendments of which he was going to dictate. Are you enrolling in 2021? Our team will help you save your time and nerves: we will select directions and universities (according to your preferences and expert recommendations); we will fill out applications (all you have to do is sign); we will submit applications to Russian universities (online, by e-mail, by courier); we will monitor competition lists ( we will automate the tracking and analysis of your positions); we will tell you when and where to submit the original (we will evaluate the chances and determine the best option). Entrust the routine to professionals - more details.
To Polevoy’s words that the magazine would wait, the writer selflessly replied: “... no, you and I can tolerate this, but the magazine cannot tolerate it.” Thus, the author is trying to convey to us the idea that a devoted person will be faithful to his works until his last breath, and even on his deathbed, Marshak managed to keep up the proofreading, taking care of his readers.
Sergei Ivanovich’s position is extremely clear. He is convinced that only a selflessly dedicated person can achieve success. It is possible to reach heights only by immensely adoring what you do and those for whom you create it.
I absolutely agree with the author's opinion. Indeed, most of us, when faced with minor problems, are ready to give up, and all this is due to a lack of dedication to our work, and enjoying our work, our creations, we are ready to go to success without a drop of doubt.
In conclusion, I would like to hope that people will acquire the ability to find “their own” - that type of activity for which they will be able to draw strength from themselves and be devoted to it.
Useful material on the topic:
- according to S. Sivokon The problem of selfless devotion to one’s work. (Where did S.Ya. Marshak’s selfless devotion to his work most clearly manifest itself?)
- The problem of dedication to one's work according to Sivokon's text
- The problem of dedication to one's work according to the text by Boris Ekimov
- dedication to one's work according to Leontiev's text
- S.I. Sivokon “With the release of Mark Geyser’s book about Marshak in the series “Life of Remarkable People,” an idea of the famous poet...” The problem of a person’s devotion to his work
Top 10: Examples of dedication to your work
Devotion to something or someone is a quality that deserves admiration, but at the same time, there are people who are so devoted to any idea that their dedication borders on madness. These are people whose dedication is more like an obsession to be the best at something that people love. 10. The girl who increased the length of her tongue to speak Korean
Learning a new language is not easy, and those who succeed are to be congratulated. Knowing a foreign language will allow you to avoid an unpleasant situation when you can inadvertently call someone’s mother by simply pronouncing the word incorrectly. Rhiannon Brooksbank-Jones, while learning Korean, discovered that her tongue was too short to pronounce some Korean words correctly. Note that she was completely fluent and understood Korean at a very high level, she just pronounced some words in a strange way. When it became clear that her accent was affecting her ability to speak like a native Korean speaker, she did the logical thing, she lengthened her tongue: oddly enough, this is a very real operation that doctors do. This means that Rhiannon can now speak with a natural Korean accent, like a native Korean speaker. Because when you're a white teenager, the first thing that gives away your foreign heritage in Korea is the way you pronounce your words. 9. The guy who hides in the bushes every day
David Johnson is a homeless man who reportedly earns $60,000 a year: but how, you ask? It's very simple: Johnson hides behind a bush and jumps out to scare people. Every day. His dedication to the job made him a local legend in San Francisco. Johnson has been doing this for so long that people stop to watch him do it. Moreover, he does this so often that he was forced to hire a bodyguard. Think about it: There is a man who makes more money than most families in a year by simply hiding behind a bush and then jumping out and scaring people. And people stand and watch him do it, and then give him money. This man is literally the embodiment of the American dream, because what better embodiment of the American dream than scaring people and making a living that way? 8. The man who was always in the news
Greg Packer is the quintessential man on the street, really.
For a reason known only to him, Parker has been quoted by hundreds of news sources for decades, seemingly just because he can. Among the news outlets quoting him were such well-known ones as The New York Times, Fox News and even CNN. He also tries to constantly be first in line to buy things, which increases his chances of getting interviews, to the point where some people simply call him "the stupid guy who's always first in line." And he honestly deserved such a review. He was first in line to buy an iPhone and would have even been first in line for an iPad, but he was kicked out of the queue because he didn't have a reservation. 7. The Man Who Perfected Pac-Man
Billy Mitchell is well known in the video game world for being the first person to perfect Pac-Man. This required Billy to play the game for 6 hours straight, not counting the hundreds of hours he spent practicing. Along with his perfect score in Pac-Man, Mitchell also achieved incredibly high scores in 4 other classic arcade games. In order to achieve all this, again, hundreds of hours of practice were required. Therefore, if your parents tell you that nothing good will come of you if you play constantly, show them Billy Mitchell and tell them that if you devotedly play games for hundreds of hours, you will even achieve the fact that you will have a separate page on Wikipedia. 6. The guy who wore a rainbow-colored wig to every sports game he ever attended.
Have you ever wondered why people hold up the John 3:16 sign at sports games? Well, if you weren't interested in that, then you should probably go watch TV or do something else. But if you are interested, then we have your attention. So the reason people hold this sign is because of Rollen Stewart, who made it a point of honor to spread the word of God. So he made a sign, grabbed a marker and a huge afro wig in rainbow colors, and started showing up at every sporting event he could get his hands on. Stewart became so intrusively famous that sports commentators would try to cut him out of any shot he was in, which proved to be quite a difficult task because Stewart was always in the frame. Mainly because he spent every penny to get the best seats. As it turns out, it wasn't just fun and games for Rollin, because in 1992 he went crazy and took three hostages. Apparently the guy who spent all his savings on wearing his rainbow-colored wig wasn't as mentally stable as he seemed. But we still have to pay tribute to his dedication to the cause. He has since turned down a 12-year sentence in favor of life in prison to be able to spread his word in prison. Well, Rollin, it looks like they won’t get away from you now. 5The Man Who Built a Sports Car While Blind
Pete Golsby thought his life was over when a doctor sat down in front of him and gave him a letter in 22 font telling him he was going blind. Pete sat down and thought about it and suddenly realized that he would not be able to do any of the things that he dreamed of doing when he was young. Within seconds of this, he realized that blind people should not work, and that he suddenly had a lot of free time. So he decided: to hell with all this, “I’ll build a car, although I don’t have sighting eyes.” Because being blind doesn't mean you can't build a car, it just means you can't drive one, which again, didn't stop Pete from jumping behind the wheel of his car for this photo. Pete explained that he built the car so his wife could take him for rides in good weather. Probably, few people smile at the prospect of riding around in a tiny sports car with a guy who can’t see anything; his wife could just put a fan in front of the car and say that they’re going. 4. The guy who lived in the office for 2 months even though he didn't work there
Eric Simons was a young entrepreneur who wanted to start his own tech company from scratch, but how could a young guy with no equipment but a strong desire do it? The answer to this question is obvious - move to AOL headquarters and just live and work there until security throws you out. Wait a minute, is that the wrong answer? Because that's exactly what Eric did. If you imagine him sneaking into buildings at night, stealing food, sleeping on couches, etc., you're right - that's exactly what happened. He even managed to use the shower and gym. Eric, if you're reading this, remember - to avoid standing out in a tech company - don't use the gym or shower. A clean guy in good physical shape will stand out in an office full of programmers. 3. Guards who never leave their post
The guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier have never left their post since 1937. Nothing in American history has caused them to abandon their responsibilities. When Hurricane Irene reared its ugly head, the tomb guards spat on it and continued to stand guard. Moreover, each guard spends 6 hours preparing his uniform for the next shift and remembers the location of the 300 graves in Arlington, as well as everyone who is buried in them. Being a Tomb Guard is such an honor and is achieved by so few people that the official Tomb Guard Badge is one of the rarest awards, second only to the Astronaut Badge. When the only cooler way to serve your country is to be strapped to a piece of metal and told to punch God in the dome, you need to have incredible patience and dedication to do your job successfully. 2. A man who did not leave the role even while in a coma
Mel Blanc has voiced the childhoods of millions of people. And the fact that he was the voice of Bugs Bunny meant that Blank's voice was the most recognizable and valuable voice on the entire planet. By the way, he was allergic to carrots, this is not relevant, just an interesting fact. Blank was famous for his dedication to the roles he voiced, so dedicated that he remained in character even while in a coma, which he entered due to a car accident. To better explain how he did this, it is worth noting that while in a coma, he did not respond to any stimuli. Being completely in the dark as to what could be done in this case, or whether anything could be done to help him, the doctor in the room asked, “Bugs, where are you?” Blank instinctively answered this question with his famous line, “What's up, Doc?” (What's up doc?). There are no words to express amazement at this phenomenon. And hats off to this dedicated voice actor. 1. The man who couldn't give away his money fast enough
Charles Feeney is a man with a simple dream - to give away all his money. It may seem that nothing is simpler, because that’s all people in casinos do. But Feeney was no ordinary guy, he was a multi-billionaire dedicated to giving everything, every penny. He spent decades giving away money anonymously. Feeney gave away billions and asked for nothing in return. He buys clothes in regular stores, lives in a standard apartment and always takes cheap flights. He really aims to give all his money to charity and die poor. He spent half his best years doing just that. So the next time you see a story on TV about a fabulously rich and evil billionaire who laid off a bunch of people, remember that they are not all bad, and that they will not take their millions to the grave. Well, of course, except for Fini, who earned billions of karma, and this is exactly the currency that is used in the other world. Although, he will probably give away his savings there too.
Consistency and reliability
A businessman must be consistent to be able to be firm in the right direction in his dealings with others. It must maintain the stability and therefore reliability of the organization. A reliable businessman satisfies his loyal employees and the department he leads. Therefore, a leader who wants to get results must avoid inconsistency and injustice.
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Alertness
A businessman must be aware of events taking place in his country and the world. He cannot be successful if he is isolated from society. A business man must be on his guard not only in satisfying desires, but also in creating them.
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Business knowledge and competence
A businessman must have a complete understanding of his business and clearly understand his goals and objectives. Understanding of manufacturing must be complemented by knowledge of financial, marketing and trading laws. Competence in all these aspects is necessary to solve complex business problems.
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