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#120 Tim Doyle + Alex Badran: Provocations & Round tables with the founders of Healthcare Tech startup, Eucalyptus and Pocket Money App, Spriggy

The High Flyers Podcast with Vidit Agarwal

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Redefining Hard Work

Hard work should not be defined by the amount of time spent on a task but by the depth of critical thinking and the quality of decisions made. The common definition, focused on the time spent, leads to a fetishization of the wrong behaviors, such as merely putting in time rather than enhancing decision-making skills. It is emphasized that working hardest involves intense contemplation, problem-solving, and making impactful decisions rather than just dedicating long hours to a task. Learning from mistakes and continuously improving decision-making processes are highlighted as essential components of working hard, rather than solely putting in hours of work.

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