Comments on: Bad Advice: “Stop Working So Hard”

By: Nat Thompson-Mobile Web Coder

Nat Thompson-Mobile Web Coder — Mon, 08 Aug 2016 03:33:00 +0000

I’ve always felt that the “work smarter” part of this was a multiplier of sorts. It is a lever and like all levers it needs a fulcrum, “work harder”, to push against or there will be no return. A lever without a fulcrum is nothing more than a stick lying on the ground.

You have to invest in the basic, foundation of knowledge, skills and experience to be able to multiply those efforts into outstanding results. Without that investment you are multiplying by zero and that result will never be rewarding.

Increase the multiplier and the end result is greater for it. “Work Harder” definitely has its place.

By: Vikram Chaudhary

Vikram Chaudhary — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 11:44:00 +0000

great Blog. Really inspiring. But what if working hard starts to take a toll on oneself’s health.

By: jsonmez

jsonmez — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 13:53:00 +0000

In reply to Kestrel Blackmore. Yep. Amazing advice. I wish I would have had that knowledge like 10 years ago or more.

By: Kestrel Blackmore

Kestrel Blackmore — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 21:38:00 +0000

In reply to jsonmez. That's a great book John! You sure got on that quick!! :)

By: Basem Emara

Basem Emara — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 15:00:00 +0000

In reply to jsonmez. I started reading this and wow! You are right it does answer this question. Scaling work must NOT be done linearly or you'll retire old, burnt out in a wheelchair - if ever. Scaling exponentially through automation and other techniques is the way. A million thanks for that!

By: jsonmez

jsonmez — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 20:37:00 +0000

In reply to Basem Emara.

I’ve been reading a book called: The Millionaire Fastlane: Crack the Code to Wealth and Live Rich for a Lifetime. And I think he answers that question really well. Seems like a scammy book, but trust me, it isn’t. (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0984358102/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0984358102&linkCode=as2&tag=makithecompsi-20&linkId=AFASADGVESNZTB4D)

By: Basem Emara

Basem Emara — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 19:15:00 +0000

Great post, it’s one of those cold, hard truths. What I fear is chasing a mirage for the rest of my life. I mean, I’ve heard of doctors cutting to part-time because time was worth more than money. When do you call it quits and just get by with your talents, and use the rest of your time for spiritual, health, family, etc growth? Life’s short and I don’t want my last words on my death bed to be I wish I worked less. Don’t get me wrong, I realize retirement is the other side of the coin. Thanks again for the post.

By: Almark

Almark — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 21:47:00 +0000

In reply to jsonmez. When we love what we do it's hard to stop, that's when you should. Our bodies give us indications when we've had too much. Stop, push it away and go do something else. I'm one of those people who don't have a cell phone or worse, Smart Phone. When I leave the computer I leave the Internet. Our rest doesn't get enough rest.

By: jsonmez

jsonmez — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 17:49:00 +0000

In reply to Almark. Yes. I agree, but most people spend many hours at the office, but not actually working. That is more tiring than actually working.

By: Almark

Almark — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 07:37:00 +0000

Health is important, no matter the endevaor, no matter how much you love your projects, your work, it is important to stay alive. Rest for a short time allows us to come back to the work we love and continue. Telling people to work harder is actually damaging, because some will take you at it! Now I beleive in hard work but not working oneself into the ground 6 feet under.