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1566: Read This If You Are Hustling Hard But Not Seeing Results With Your Business by Steve Chou of My Wife Quit Her Job

Jan 13, 2025
10:40

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Episode 1566:

Steve Chou challenges the notion of constant hustling by exploring why some efforts yield no results despite endless hours of work. He provides actionable advice to break free from unproductive cycles, focusing on strategy over sheer effort to create meaningful and sustainable progress.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://mywifequitherjob.com/hustling-with-no-results/

Quotes to ponder:

"Success doesn’t come from working the hardest; it comes from working the smartest."

"Without clear goals, your hustle can become a treadmill to nowhere."

"Strategic effort beats blind determination every time."

Episode references:

Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown: https://www.amazon.com/Essentialism-Disciplined-Pursuit-Greg-McKeown/dp/0804137382

The ONE Thing by Gary Keller: https://www.amazon.com/ONE-Thing-Surprisingly-Extraordinary-Results/dp/1885167776

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