“Never mistake activity for
achievement.” —John Wooden
Some people work hard but don’t
achieve the desired outcomes. They work hard without taking feedback. They keep
themselves busy throughout the day without any takeaways. It seems something is
wrong somewhere. In this blog post, we will discuss working hard meaningfully
which is otherwise known as working smart to accomplish your goals and
objectives.
Learn when to Hold and Fold
“If the leader is filled with
high ambition and if he pursues his aims with audacity and strength of will, he
will reach them in spite of all obstacles.” —Karl Von Clausewitz
People must learn when to
hold and fold in life. They must fix some timeframe or deadline to execute
their tasks. If there is no positive outcome, they must exit by learning
lessons and move on towards other tasks. There is no sense in chasing too many
rabbits. There is no sense in swimming against the current. In my personal
life, I did business for more than a decade. I could not achieve positive results.
I gave up business and explored teaching. I enjoyed teaching students because I
inspired and shaped them as global leaders. After a few years, I became a fulltime
author when I lost my employment. I authored 48 books including the bestseller ‘See
the Light in You.’ https://www.amazon.com/See-Light-You-Spiritual-Mindfulness/dp/1949003132
Unfortunately, I could not create adequate
income to sustain from books. Now I am thinking to shift some other area where
I can earn money to sustain my family.
Emphasize more on Achievements
and less on Actions
“If you want to feel secure,
do what you already know how to do. If you want to be a true professional and
continue to grow... Go to the cutting edge of your competency, which means a
temporary loss of security. So whenever you don't quite know what you're doing,
know you're growing.” ―Madeline Hunter
When we look at Nobel
Laureates, they worked hard for several years to accomplish their goals. They
emphasized on quality, not quantity. Most people who aspired for Nobel Prizes
died as unsung heroes and heroines. So, we cannot conclude that focusing on one
area gives us success. Life is a game and risk. Hence, we must take the risk
and focus on one area religiously forever to achieve the desired outcomes. At
the same time, we must understand the difference between busyness and
productiveness.
People judge you based on
your achievements, not actions. So, ensure that your actions lead to
achievements occasionally, if not frequently to move forward in your life. To
conclude, work smart, not hard to achieve big in your life.
“The most powerful weapon on
earth is the human soul on fire.” ―Ferdinand Foch
Reference
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“Things You Don’t
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Million Global Leaders’ URL: http://professormsraovision2030.blogspot.in/2014/12/professor-m-s-raos-vision-2030-one_31.html
Life is great!
Professor
M.S. Rao
Founder of MSR Leadership
Consultants, India
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