At work there is unnecessary difficulty and then there is just…necessary difficulty. The trouble is that sometimes we can blur the line between the two and generally will default the thinking all difficulty is to be avoided or is a sign of something wrong with the system, ourselves, or the people we lead. On this Shift Break I channel my inner old man (kinda) as we will be discussing the necessary difficulty of work and how to avoid blaming others, and why embracing hard work as a blessing and not a curse can change you and your business.  Interested in consulting services? Reach out to : Chris@keystotheshop.com Listen to these episodes next: Laziness & the Most Important Decision 056 : The Sleepwalking Barista Patience & Passivity : Career Advice for the Long Game 6 Truths about Power  283 : 5 Bad Reasons to Open a Coffee Shop 226 : The Art of being Indispensable at Work w/Bruce Tulgan Visit our awesome Sponsors!  Elevated batch brew and so much more! Ground Control Cyclops Brewer   The best espresso machines in the world! www.lamarzoccousa.com