"There's mighty big difference between working hard and being willing to do the hard work required to prepare for your life's opportunities. The best prepared will always win. To be the best prepared, you need to do some things that aren't necessarily fun or easy"-Billye from Today We Are Rich
I often see young employees work more than 40 hours per week. They feel that they are working hard. And they are. But as the quote above states there is a difference between doing the hard work vs. working hard.
Often times hard work involves taking a pause and thinking about what will make the greatest impact instead of just plunging ahead. That pause and thought process are worth gold.
It is like leaning a ladder vs. leaning a ladder against the wrong building. You are working hard in both instances but with the first one you make sure your effort is placed in the direction needed the most.
Today's question is:
"Do you work hard or are you doing the hard work?"
I often see young employees work more than 40 hours per week. They feel that they are working hard. And they are. But as the quote above states there is a difference between doing the hard work vs. working hard.
Often times hard work involves taking a pause and thinking about what will make the greatest impact instead of just plunging ahead. That pause and thought process are worth gold.
It is like leaning a ladder vs. leaning a ladder against the wrong building. You are working hard in both instances but with the first one you make sure your effort is placed in the direction needed the most.
Today's question is:
"Do you work hard or are you doing the hard work?"
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