It Is Pretty Simple!
We have lost the ability to think that hard work pays off. We live in a world of instant gratification and everyone expects to be able to get what they want without working for it. I don't understand this philosophy. When did working hard for something become old school? In order to be the best athlete, business person, doctor, or overall awesome human being, you must work your ass off! Many people will say that working smart is a better way, which it is, but you can't just work smart without working hard, to get what you want. If you think Warren Buffett, Steve Jobs, Einstein, Michael Jordan, Wayne Gretzky, and Greg Lemond got to where they are by just working smart, you are mistaken. They are some of the hardest working individuals to ever walk the planet. To be the best and to reach your goals, the number one thing is working your ass off! https://goo.gl/VUMmyb
Helping Business Leaders Drive Sustainable Revenue Growth - Bridging the gaps to People, Process and Technology
9 年It is an important distinction between working hard.... and doing the right things. No matter how many trees you can cut down in an hour, if you're harvesting the wrong resources because you've been chopping down the wrong forest, you can effectively work hard all day and achieve 0 results. Being said, with the right focus and delegation of priorities, putting in the work is the only way to reach any goal worth having.
Palm & Pine Skincare Startup Advisor // Mentor
10 年To those who understand this formula and work hard for the rewards, there is nothing more frustrating than having those with an external locust of blame for their lack of 'success', to attribute ours to 'luck'. Hard work will always produce the rewards and fulfil dreams. Nothing less.
Legal Services Professional
10 年Actually, you want to work smarter. Bear down & focus! The answers erally are waiting to be revealed.
Entrepreneur; Economic Development and City Enthusiast; Startup Ecosystem Builder; Community Engagement + 501c3 Strategist with 20 + years in nonprofit, exec management, inclusion, workforce I Pittsburgh Native
10 年Wonderful. Great post.
Operations Leader / Program Manager
10 年Great perspective, couldn't agree more!