#830 - Alex Hormozi - 24 Controversial Truths About Success & Failure
Modern Wisdom
The Disconnect Between Effort and Outcomes: Working Smart vs. Hard
Many individuals exert significant effort yet achieve minimal results due to a disconnection between their inputs and outcomes. Business owners often work hard but on ineffective strategies, leading to frustration during moments of reflection. Work should be defined by output, calculated as the product of volume and leverage—wherein performing more tasks effectively produces better results. Skill development, stemming from continual practice, enhances leverage resulting in increased output. The key to improvement lies in addressing the most daunting tasks that have been postponed. Insights into productivity often echo across multiple resources, indicating that the foundational knowledge required for success is already known. Rather than seeking new information, individuals may benefit more from reminders of existing principles that drive productivity and development.
