The Ultimate Servant

We are all blessed with a servant who works for us without wages. Once given the necessary training, he will work unobtrusively in the background, doing what needs to be done without having to be ordered to do so. He is timely and tireless. And over time, he gets even better at what he does.

Sounds too good to be true? What's the catch? Ah, this servant is very independent minded! If you do not specify his job scope as thoroughly as you could and then show him how it is to be done, he would go about doing things his way. And you never want him to do that because once he has caught on, it is very difficult to make him change.

Make sure you do not leave out anything important and go through with him, step by step, how you would like it done. He might not pick it up very fast. But repetition is the key. During the training phase, make sure he does everything to the tee, based on how you would want it, again and again and again.

He could be stubborn initially. Sometimes, he is reluctant to do things your way, preferring the easy way out or what he is already used to. But if you can overcome this difficult phase, you'll have the most efficient and loyal servant you will ever find. Once you convert him to your ways, he is your greatest friend and protector. He will an asset you can rely on for the rest of your life.

For when he is properly instructed, he literally runs your life--more efficiently than you ever could. Life becomes worry and hassle free because he automatically handles things on your behalf. Once set on course, he does not deviate, which reemphasizes the importance of investing time in training him well.

What futuristic machine or robot is this? Am I talking about an AI-based personal assistance? No, it's someone who has been assigned to you since you were born. He could be your blessing or your curse, depending on how you use him. If you do not realize his existence in you life, then it's because he has been working quietly without you realizing it. And please take note: He may not be doing what's best for you! He may even think he is the master!

So seize him. Impose your authority over him. Tell him clearly what needs to be done and how it is to be done. Handhold him. Walk him through everything, ad nauseam. Show him who's boss! Ah, and before I forget, let me introduce you to him: his name is Habit.