But, Caru, at my company everybody slacks off when the boss is gone. Everybody compromises at my school. Not everybody takes care of their yard in my neighborhood.

No, here’s the Key. You are NOT EVERYBODY!

You’re a cut above. You are called to be excellent. Krishna wants you to set the highest standard. You should be the example yr company uses as the MODEL employee. Your boss should be able to say to the new hires, “Watch this person, develop his/her skills, cultivate his/her habits. He/she is the CREAM OF THE CROP!