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Discussion on: Glamorization of effort in the study and work

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Marek Zaluski • Edited

At the end of the day, you have to put in the work. That's what makes the difference.

Of course there are limits. Burnout is a real risk. If you work yourself too hard to the point that your health or relationships suffer, then it's too much.

My theory right now (and I'm open to debate): more failures happen because of lack of sustained hard work than from too much hard work.

If "don't work too hard" becomes just an excuse to avoid putting in the work, then you won't get the rewards that require hard work.