Why Work Hard?
Summary
- Always aim for hard work because regardless of your background, hard work earns you respect.
- Understand that your perception of hard work may not truly be working your hardest.
- Comparing 10 hours of preparation to 30 hours highlights that there are levels to hard work.
- Recognize what true hard work looks like, and use it as a benchmark to improve.
- Realize that feeling like you're working hard can sometimes be deceptive.
- Take encouragement in knowing there is often untapped potential due to not yet learning how to fully apply oneself to work.
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How To Take Action
I would suggest starting small to build a strong work ethic. If you're only used to putting in 10 hours on a project, push for 12 next time. Aim a little higher with each new task. This way, you slowly build up your stamina for hard work, and it becomes your new normal.
Now, really look at what you're doing every day. Are you actually working as hard as you think? Keep a track of how much time you spend on tasks. Make a list and see what's really taking up your time. Often we feel busy, but we're not being productive. So, cut out things that don't help you work harder.
Then, find someone who works harder than you. Use them as a benchmark. See how they work and try to match that level. Remember, it's not just about long hours, it’s what you’re doing with them. Copy their habits and strategies.
Also, don't be afraid to ask for help or guidance. Sometimes other people can see our blind spots. Maybe there's a technique or tool you're missing. Always be open to learning. This is how you work smarter.
Here's the plan:
- Incrementally Increase Working Hours: Add a little more effort each time.
- Track Your Time: Keep a record of how you spend your work hours.
- Identify Productive vs. Busy: Eliminate tasks that aren't contributing to real work.
- Find a Role Model: Look for someone who's working harder and learn from them.
- Seek Feedback and Learn: Stay open to advice and new methods to improve efficiency.
Keep at it, and remember, hard work is respected, and it’s clear when you're truly giving it your all. But also know, there's always room to grow and work even harder.
Quotes by Alex Hormozi
"You will always get respect for work"
– Alex Hormozi
"You work your ass off, people will respect you for it"
– Alex Hormozi
"Now the problem comes when you think you're working your ass off but you really aren't working that hard"
– Alex Hormozi
"You think you're working hard until you see what hard looks like"
– Alex Hormozi
"It means that so many people have so much underutilized potential because they just haven't even learned how to work"
– Alex Hormozi
Full Transcript
Mexican black white asian gay straight whatever you will always get respect for work you work your ass off people will respect you for it now the problem comes when you think you're working your ass off but you really aren't working that hard it's kind of like the 10 hours of prep for a presentation versus 30 you think you're working hard until you see what hard looks like but I see that as encouraging because it means that so many people have so much underutilized potential because they just haven't even learned how to work
