Who's job is it anyways!

If we are not careful, its easy to become resentful about all the responsibilities of the daily living; at work and home. Once, in a very low mood, I figured out that on an average day, I do over thousand different things, of course, when I am in a better mood, that number is significantly lower. As I think about it, it’s astounding to me how easy it is for me to remember all the chores/tasks that I do, as well as all the other responsibilities that I take care of. But, at the same time, its easy for me to forget all the things that my wife does on a daily basis both at home and work. How convenient!

It’s really difficult to become a contended person if you are keeping a score of all that you do. Keeping track only discourages you by cluttering your mind with who’s doing what, who’s doing more and so forth. If you want to know the truth about it, this is the epitome of “small stuff”. It will bring you far more joy to your life to know that you have done your part and someone else at home or office has one less thing to do, than it will to worry and fret over whose turn is it to take out the trash or who’s responsibility is it to deliver the task. 

Taking Ownership and Follow up - TOFU consistently makes workplaces deliver value. TOFU translates to a winning spirit all along!

The strongest argument against this strategy is the concern that you will be taken advantage of. This mistake is similar to believing its important that you are right. Most of the time it’s not important that you are right, and neither is it important if you take ownership a few more times than your colleagues and take out trash few more times than your wife. Making things like garbage less relevant in your life will undoubtedly free up more time and energy for truly important things/tasks.

What do you think?