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The Quote of the Day Show | Daily Motivational Talks

Zig Ziglar: “There are Literally Thousands of People Who Would Love to Have The Job You Absolutely Hate.”

The Quote of the Day Show | Daily Motivational Talks

Sean Croxton

Entrepreneurship, Mental Health, Education, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness, Business

4.83.1K Ratings

🗓️ 17 October 2025

⏱️ 9 minutes

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Summary

Zig Ziglar tackles the tough question: how do you handle a job you hate? With powerful stories of perseverance, responsibility, and character, Zig shows how giving your best — even in a role you dislike — can open the door to greater opportunities. From his son-in-law’s rise from stressed superintendent to vice president, to the example of his assistant who never stopped learning, Zig proves that excellence and commitment pave the way to success.


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0:00.0

You see, he took a job he did not like, gave it his absolute best, learned the skills,

0:05.8

the commitment, the responsibility to move into a better job.

0:10.5

Don't like your job.

0:11.5

Give it your best shot.

0:13.2

That's the way you get the better job.

0:15.6

Thank you. Welcome back to the quote of the day show.

0:33.1

I'm your host, Sean Croxton, and Sean Croxton.

0:35.5

We got Ziglar back on the show today.

0:38.2

He's going to wrap us up with the talk about who to be and what to do if you hate your job.

0:46.2

And he's also going to talk about what it means to be a person of character. Zig Zig Zigler's coming up.

0:54.4

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0:59.1

actually get the job done.

1:01.0

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1:04.6

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1:09.4

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1:13.4

They've got classic fit denim, real leather jackets, and timeless coats that look sharp and

1:19.3

hold up. I've got my eye on their suede trucker jacket. It's perfect for layering and casual,

1:25.9

but still put together.

1:28.7

But here's my go-to.

1:31.6

They're cotton modal V-neck teas.

1:36.7

I grabbed some, as you may remember, last year, and they're still going strong.

1:45.4

And since I'm a jeans and tea kind of guy, a well-made tea not only saves me money, it keeps me styling without even trying.

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