I’m a piece of work. So are you.

I’m a piece of work.

People who know me well would agree — opinionated, not afraid to challenge, little patience with stupidity, occasionally moody.

But… I’m also honest, caring, helpful, generous, and a good listener.

Here’s the thing.

You’re also a piece of work. We all are.

We’re a piece of work from the moment we’re born. And we remain a piece of work until the day we die.

Another way of expressing my point is by stating that we’re work-in-progress. That perhaps sounds a bit nicer than being a piece of work, which often has a negative connotation.

When someone tells us we’re a piece of work, it’s typically not meant positively.

I would, however, advise you that when someone shares that you’re a piece of work, you friendly thank the person for the excellent observation and move on.

Work-in-progress or piece of work, my point doesn’t change.

A day not grown is a day lost.

And you can only grow when you believe you’re a piece of work-in-progress.

And that’s where the shoe pinches.