"Effort is the special ingredient that helps one to develop discipline. P.A.R.R. is the process that reduces the effort."
Effort, as a concept, is so significant that it's part of the Buddhist Noble Eightfold Path.
While there are very few things we can control directly, our effort is one of them.
In a post-game press conference, pursuing his 4th NBA title, Steph Curry reminded the press, "The one thing I can control is my effort."
What makes the topic interesting is that it's the desire to be lazy—to put in less effort— that often sparks innovation and creativity. Exhibit A, B, and C: The lawn mower, automobile, and blender.
While laziness may inspire creativity and innovation, it's putting in the cliched 110% effort toward our passions and goals that helps to assure their realization.
The guaranteed formula for success is to do both: Work smart and hard.
Further, it's important to know that energy can constrain effort. A sick person can't give maximum effort compared to when they're well.Â
Most importantly, a lack of energy and effort will constrain our success and achievement, at least in the beginning. Even the worker who praises themself for only working four hours a week most certainly put in 80-plus hours a week in the beginning.
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