The word Arete of Greek origin most closely means 'the best one can be'. It was used in association with virtue, and one possessing of Arete was said to be of the highest efficiency, and used all of their facilities: Strength, Bravery, Wit, and Deceptiveness to achieve real goals. Someone with Arete is said to possess real knowledge and to be a seaker of the highest potencial. In association with labor this means to work with the goal of becoming the best at, the model, the ideal, of one's profession. A worker practicing Arete would seek the most knowledge of, the highest efficency in, and exemplary professionalism by use of their full potential in their field of work.