Why Most People Fail Despite Hardwork – Dr. Daniel Mckorley Writes
Published by Enock Akonnor enockakonnor2013@gmail.com
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There’s something I’ve been meaning to share with you guys. Growing up, we were made to believe that hard work is a good thing and that if we worked hard, eventually things would start to work out for us.
The underlying assumption was that if we worked hard enough for some time, we would succeed.
However, this advice misses one big point: most people fail not because of a lack of effort but because their hard work was misdirected or misaligned with their interests.
Don’t get me wrong. Hard work matters for success. But where you direct your hard work is the most important thing.
In my conversations with other CEOs and business leaders, I’ve seen a pattern: people who make informed and intelligent choices about the work they choose to focus on have been quicker to reach success.
Hard work has helped them get there, but only because they’ve chosen to focus on tasks, projects, and roles that align with their long-term goals.
To ensure that I’m constantly growing and investing in my growth, I have created a framework for myself that you can use. I rely on discipline when starting something new, as my mind naturally wants me to give up and return to my comfort zone. I also practice self-awareness to work on my fears and break down the barriers that I have built for myself. Furthermore, I’m always looking for new things to try at work, home, or outside to ensure that I’m always flexing different muscles and not becoming complacent. Sometimes, it is not about doing new things, but about doing the same old things in a new way. Another thing is to surround yourself with friends, mentors, and gurus as sometimes our blindspots are not visible to us but they are to others around us. I remind myself to be kind to myself throughout this journey, as growth is never a straight line, and some days are harder than others.
How do you define success and hard work in your life?
