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Originally Posted by seeker5  I have this belief that successful people have to work like crazy and very hard in order to be successful, and therefore, give up one of the most important things about being human which is spending nice loving time with their loved ones as well as their friends, as well as give up alone time to deeply think about whatever they want to think.
I know that logically, it's probably not true. However, in my own life, when I think of ok I'll be successful career wise, or I go for this huge big goal, I immediately think of being super-busy, and super-focused. I can do that for a little bit, but then I get out of whack. I know that lifestyle doesn't jibe at all with having a life where I get to spend a lot of time with those that I care about, and with my friends, as well as having a lot of alone time to relax and do enjoyable fun things and think deep thoughts.
So, I think this belief is getting in the way and I'd like to dispel it. |
If we are talking business or financial success. i have to agree. I will bet for a fact that in this world the most successful business people, students, doctors, lawyers, engineers you name it worked longer hrs than most.
even Brian tracy and few other PD speakers talk about working more than mostand putting in the hours to get to the top. I think once you are at top, you can taper down. but to get to the top in most fields and in academics, you have to put in the hrs.
Thomas edison says he was happy the 8hr workday hadnt been invented wneh he was young, cos he would not have been successful. he also said that the american pioneers wouldnt have done the same with that mentality
YOU HAVE TO WORK YOUR SOCKS OFF COS YOUR COMPETITION PROBABLY IS. Look at steves story on how he passed in 3 semesters. he worked his socks off more than his peers.
I DO NOT BELEIVE ANYONE CAN BE 1ST CLASS WITHOUT HARD WORK.
The best in the world at anything put in the hours when 1st starting out.
THE REAL QUESTION IS
ARE YOU WILLING TO PUT IN THE HRS TO FULFILL YOUR PURPOSE TO THE FULLEST. If your purpose requires 16hr days for the next 5 - 10yrs, are you willing to do it.
Steve did wat ever it took, to get his degree in 3 semesters
Will you do the same for your purpose?