I Need help with Self Reliance (by emerson)?

Question

A man is relieved and g*y when he has put his heart. into his work and done his best; but what he has said or done otherwise

^^ i have to write an essay on that (400 words) and i dont have the slightest clue where to start and wherre to end

help pleasee

Answer 1

I believe it means that a man is more content when he strives to put heart and soul into his work doing whatever it takes to do his best in whatever type of work he has.  But if he does not adopts this creed than he will never be adjusted or at peace.