Jesse Liebman looks at the reason why we're lazy or have a work ethic. Inherently, our environment helps shape our work ethic based on the examples we're given. While the 1%'ers receive resentment those that comes from a military or farm working family are viewed as hard workers. In order to improve your work ethic you need to focus on three things which include: Make priorities -- understand and accept that you can't do anything, setup an accountability channel and stay the course while accepting the fact you won't always be comfortable.