<p><img decoding="async" src="http://www.getmotivation.com/images/speakers_images/paul-j-meyer.jpg" class="alignleft" title="Paul J. Meyer - motivational speaker and author" border="0" />Work is Pure JOY!</p>
<p>Work polishes silver and gold . . .it refines character.<br />
Work rows &#8220;Life&#8217;s Boat&#8221; upstream.<br />
Work weeds the garden and the mind,<br />
Work lifts weights and spirits,<br />
Work overcomes adversity and defeat,<br />
Work is an exciting thrill!<br />
Work is the action in motivation.<br />
Work is the breath of life.<br />
Work is the reward for being alive.<br />
Work mines coal from the earth and uncovers diamonds!<br />
Work moves the wings that put the eagles high in the air.<br />
Work brings reality to the dreams of inventors.<br />
Work &#8211; intelligent work &#8211; has made America the most prosperous nation in the world.<br />
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