749. Q&AF: Is Hard Work A Skill?, Discipline Vs Focus & Setting Bigger Goals
Jul 25, 2024
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Topics include the debate of whether hard work is a skill or trait, distinguishing between discipline and focus for productivity, and strategies for continuously setting bigger goals to stay motivated
Hard work requires consistent diligence and effort at a high level, but success also demands an in-demand skill set for financial success.
Success values effectiveness over busyness, emphasizing the importance of a high skill set to accompany hard work for greater success in less time.
Deep dives
Understanding the Definition of Hard Work
Hard work is not just about speed or slowness; it involves showing up daily, giving relentless effort to produce high-quality work. Hard work requires consistent diligence and effort at a high level. Hard work is necessary but not sufficient for success; combining it with an in-demand skill set is crucial for financial success. Many hard workers do not reach success because they lack this complementary skill development.
The Importance of Effectiveness Over Busyness
Success values effectiveness over busyness; being busy does not guarantee success. Productivity hinges on how effective one is, not how busy they appear. Achieving success requires a high skill set to accompany hard work; a higher skill set leads to greater success in less time. Many overestimate the work they do; honesty about effort and effectiveness is crucial for achieving long-term success.
Maintaining Discipline and Focus
Discipline means completing tasks even when they are difficult, regardless of personal feelings. Maintaining discipline requires self-reflection and realignment with goals; reminding oneself of the purpose behind the effort can help regain focus. Manufacturing momentum through consistent effort can help overcome periods of distraction or lack of focus.
Setting Ambitious Goals and Continuously Evolving
To stay hungry for success, one must set ambitious goals that are significantly distant from current achievements and work relentlessly towards them. Expanding vision and potential are key to remaining motivated and focused. Success is defined by working towards one's true potential, even if it evolves over time with added experience and skill development.
In today's episode, Andy answers your questions on whether “hard work” is a skill you develop or if it’s a trait you are born with, how to know if the problem lies with your discipline vs. your focus when struggling with productivity at work, and what are the best practices to stay hungry and keep setting bigger goals for yourself when you are already performing at a high level.
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