The Maker

What value is there hard work? Why sacrifice and commit to something beyond yourself? Why do anything where the reward might not equal the effort?

Watch the video above.

Think of how much effort the rabbit puts into creating the girl rabbit only to have but a fleeting moment of satisfaction. 

Was it all worth it? 

Would you do it?

It’s easy to reflect back and say that you wouldn’t given that you know the result. All that work for a momentary reward. 

Here’s the thing: you should do the work anyway. 

We’re often head-faked by this idea that effort should always be rewarded. Children are taught from a very young age that if they help they will get a prize. Work should be done because putting the in the time and effort make it right, good and just. Even though each of the rabbits tasks didn’t lead to a reward, in the end, the entire effort resulted in the creation of something new. And, that tiny moment made it all worth it.