Sometimes we say things that don't add up. For example, when we require discretionary effort. If there is discretion in whether or not the effort is applied, does it reason that discretion is really being exercised if the effort being exerted is required? If there is no real decision or the decision comes with an imposed consequence, that doesn't seem to meet the standard of "discretionary." But beyond this, there is a deeper level to look at, and that is the quality of the effort exerted which is based on where the effort was born. There is a saying that if you love the work you do, it will never really seem like work. Why is that? Because it comes from a place of passion and engagement. When one is watching the clock because "discretionary time" is required, the engagement is likely not as strong and may be reflected in the outcome. Perhaps a change in focus and perspective is warranted. What is it that might illicit love of the work, duty, or behavior? Within that answer lies the gold outcome from true discretionary effort.
