Business Casual Examples of Trying Hard
Nov 20, 2025
Dive into a discussion on the true meaning of 'trying hard' and its impact on success. Discover how intensive research can lead to better content and ponder whether delegation dilutes passion. Hear about the viral success of a 2016 project and the pride from a personal rap album experiment. Explore the balance between process and quality, along with innovative ideas for engaging blog posts and videos. From authentic photo shoots to absurdly extra creative projects, get inspired to elevate your craft with authentic effort!
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Effort Correlates With Reward
- Matt Giovanisci notes that projects he truly poured effort into almost always paid off in some metric.
- He values personal satisfaction as an important success metric that fuels future work.
30-Day Rap Album Experiment
- Matt describes making a rap album in 30 days and being proud despite limited reach.
- He emphasizes intense, focused work and personal pride over external metrics.
Process Makes It Easier To Phone It In
- Streamlined processes can lower effort but also reduce the impulse to try hard.
- Matt recognizes he sometimes settled for bare-minimum production because systems made content easier to produce.