Sedulous

Definition: persistent in application or pursuit; constant and persevering; steadily industrious; assiduous; a hard and diligent worker; indefatigable

Derivation: Latin, “sincerely”

Compatible Qualities: attention to detail, organized, prepared

Observation: A carpenter needs a lot of tools, equipment, and supplies to do the job. But the plans, on paper and especially in his or her mind, for the order in which to proceed is an example of the quality of sedulous in practice.

Symbols: 1) ants; 2) bees