Monday, 2 March 2020

“Activity Doesn’t Equal Achievement” ― Share if You Care!




“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
https://www.amazon.com/See-Light-You-Spiritual-Mindfulness/dp/1949003132


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Professor M.S. Rao
Founder of MSR Leadership Consultants, India


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