Is smart work really for everyone?

[ColdLava40]

We are all familiar with the phrase or statement "WORK SMART NOT HARD" but the fact is that this isn't going to work for eveyone. If you are someone that's trying to build wealth from ground zero or from scratch you need to work hard because you are building from nothing. A lot of wealthy people only talk about working smart because they are speaking from their point of view, the ones that built from the bottom worked hard and when they finally got to that point where they want to be they sustain it by working smart. A lot of people are not making progress because they are applying smart work when they are supposed to be working hard. what's your opinion on this?

Welcome to the 21st century, over here we work smart not hard.

It doesn't matter how you try to put it, today alot of amazing things are done when you work smarter then follow by putting in the hard work. You don't want to start something without thinking about how you want to execute the task, that's dump.

You just first think smart on the best ways to do it so you get the job done, less stress, more efficiently, and save cost.

Those people who are not making progress when working smart, should b as a result of them putting in their efforts in areas that doesn't fit. You can spend years working on something that will not work out for you. It will not matter how smart you think you are , it just won't work out.

[Donk1]

​I like the phrase Ground Zero it's kinda intriguing. Well my opinion here is that we humans differ a lot so when it comes to giving others advice, we should learn to analyze the person's standards, capacity, resolve, and their determination before saying stuff. A lot of folks are being misled due to this, which is why it's best to see things in perspectives not just one outcome.​It's easy to say everyone has to start from somewhere when it comes to making money but then it's not about how you make the money it's about why. Is it for investment? Is it to build a career or fund a skill? These are stuff we should consider. That said as we all know nothing comes easy except you are born from a rich family,so for we regular  folks we need money to make more money so we have to work for it.that's just it life is like a video game where you either fail and start again or you observe and make precise moves just to move forward. But first you must save your game. And by saving your game, I mean maintain each standard before pushing forward failure to save your game you will start over. That's just how it is. So yeah you must work hard before working smart. That's all......

[oll]

We are all familiar with the phrase or statement "WORK SMART NOT HARD" but the fact is that this isn't going to work for eveyone. If you are someone that's trying to build wealth from ground zero or from scratch you need to work hard because you are building from nothing. A lot of wealthy people only talk about working smart because they are speaking from their point of view, the ones that built from the bottom worked hard and when they finally got to that point where they want to be they sustain it by working smart. A lot of people are not making progress because they are applying smart work when they are supposed to be working hard. what's your opinion on this?

When I hear about those people who don’t want to work hard and believe that they can make money with their brains, they’re usually pseudo‑successful people on Instagram who just want to sell their courses, as if they know something that the rest of the crowd doesn’t. And unfortunately, sometimes they succeed.
Well, for us Bitcoiners, “happiness loves silence,” so we quietly invest or engage in trading, but we try not to make a big deal of it either, because we understand that success is forged only through perseverance and constant reflection. And I’m glad that we live in a time when this is possible.

[Findingnemo]

Everyone has to work hard, some do that via physical tasks and some done that via non-physical tasks and often the latter get more rewards in general. And they should know where to work that hard, because being a labour is a difficult job but it is not going to make them richer, while someone who is working for commission or something like that instead of fixed salary will get more results if they work hard and that is how they stand out from others.

[Curious T]

We are all familiar with the phrase or statement "WORK SMART NOT HARD"

This is another statement that I do not agree with because there is a lot of misconception around it. It's something people just echo without even fully thinking about it. It's one of those statements that people say simply because it sounds cool. Working smart does not mean you won't work hard. I don't even know why people make it seem different. You have to work both hard and smart before you can get anything. You don't choose one or the other. You guys need to stop putting the wrong idea into the minds of people with these buzzwords.

[eightdots]

Everyone has to work hard, some do that via physical tasks and some done that via non-physical tasks and often the latter get more rewards in general. And they should know where to work that hard, because being a labour is a difficult job but it is not going to make them richer, while someone who is working for commission or something like that instead of fixed salary will get more results if they work hard and that is how they stand out from others.

Nowadays, everyone needs to work and earn a living; the economic system dictates that this is how things should be. I am not referring to exceptions, there can be exceptions to everything. When performing a job, knowing how to do it and executing it well are important. Some people engage in physical labor, while others perform jobs that do not require physical exertion but present different kinds of challenges.

In roles where income can be increased, as opposed to jobs with a fixed salary, workers may have greater opportunities to achieve results. Success is not easily attained, however, as these individuals often find themselves in situations where they must constantly produce and innovate. Striving for achievement is essential, and those who put in sufficient effort can reach their goals.

[Mr_Brilliant$]

Wait OP, you're treating this thing like a separate something. That's hard work and smart work. Basically the way I understand how you wrote it is that, at the beginning stage it's all hard work. When you get wealthy, then it's smart work. What about those that already have the resources on ground to work smart from scratch? That's something worth taking note.  Another thing I want to make clear is how people think the world can work automatically on smart work. There are some jobs that needs hard work and smart work can't replace them. Think about it.

[SUPERSAIAN]

We are all familiar with the phrase or statement "WORK SMART NOT HARD" but the fact is that this isn't going to work for eveyone. If you are someone that's trying to build wealth from ground zero or from scratch you need to work hard because you are building from nothing. A lot of wealthy people only talk about working smart because they are speaking from their point of view, the ones that built from the bottom worked hard and when they finally got to that point where they want to be they sustain it by working smart. A lot of people are not making progress because they are applying smart work when they are supposed to be working hard. what's your opinion on this?

Anyone can put this into practice, though it is better suited for those with a certain level of courage and intelligence. Intelligence can be developed over time you might change your surroundings or have a new experience perhaps moving to another country. Just one of these changes can completely transform your life. Like everyone else, what I need and what we all need is to earn good money while working less. Our hunter-gatherer ancestors didn't spend their time constantly chasing after game, and we ought to live that way, too.

[uneng]

A lot of people are not making progress because they are applying smart work when they are supposed to be working hard. what's your opinion on this?

My opinion is that "work smart, not hard" has become a cliche slogan on the mouths of charlatans of the internet who are actually trying to make money in an easy way by deluding the audience into believing it's for everyone, at anytime, doesn't matter the circumstances.

The charlatans launch the slogan in the air, so people start asking themselves what that means and where they could start from. That is when the charlatans introduce their offer, a method they are selling online to teach everyone to make money in smart ways, although it's all about random and general methods everyone is already aware about. The point is to sell the course, not to introduce any innovative or hidden earning concepts.

So I guess each person has to analyze their own context of life and find the best alternative to make money there. It's not someone from the internet who will solve this enigma for them. And indeed, to work hard may be a necessity in the present moment, so it shouldn't be put aside.

[icebar]

To be success in life, everyone has no alternative to working hard, but there is no guarantee that only hard work will always bring success. I am not belittling hard work, but if someone can add intelligence to hard work, then he can succeed quickly in that work. In many cases, it is seen that those who only work hard but do not have any thought of applying intelligence find it difficult to succeed. But working hard and smart work are certainly not two different things. Only if the person who is working can complete the work correctly with a little knowledge, then it can be considered as smart work. Hard work only tells the person to work hard, and smart work shows how to get more feedback within the stipulated time. If what can go wrong and why can be identified in advance, then the output of that work is also better. Anyone who can work hard can use their intelligence to achieve their goals. Working smartly is not something different.

[Alvin_talk]

We are all familiar with the phrase or statement "WORK SMART NOT HARD" but the fact is that this isn't going to work for eveyone. If you are someone that's trying to build wealth from ground zero or from scratch you need to work hard because you are building from nothing.

Maybe the quote is misleading, because smart work itself is an example of hard work. Hard work doesn't really need to be a physical draining activity. It can mental, physical and emotional effort you put in to achieve a goal. So let's assume you are starting a restaurant from scratch, you will need capital to start. You will need to be innovative and exceptional in your cooking skills. You also need good customers relation and hospitality in order keep your customers. These activities I've mentioned above involved both physical and mental effort. That is to say hardwork and smart work go hand in hand, just like as there's no smoke without fire.

[Findingnemo]

Everyone has to work hard, some do that via physical tasks and some done that via non-physical tasks and often the latter get more rewards in general. And they should know where to work that hard, because being a labour is a difficult job but it is not going to make them richer, while someone who is working for commission or something like that instead of fixed salary will get more results if they work hard and that is how they stand out from others.

Nowadays, everyone needs to work and earn a living; the economic system dictates that this is how things should be. I am not referring to exceptions, there can be exceptions to everything. When performing a job, knowing how to do it and executing it well are important. Some people engage in physical labor, while others perform jobs that do not require physical exertion but present different kinds of challenges.

In roles where income can be increased, as opposed to jobs with a fixed salary, workers may have greater opportunities to achieve results. Success is not easily attained, however, as these individuals often find themselves in situations where they must constantly produce and innovate. Striving for achievement is essential, and those who put in sufficient effort can reach their goals.

It's not just now it's always been that way. Everyone has to make a living and for that they need to do something based on their capability and available opportunity. But we are seeing jobs are reduced and the potential candidates are increasing in number which makes it more competitive and they have to work for than before just to get the same salary, it varies from company to another but in general this is how it works and simply demand/supply dictates how it is going to be.

[MorganaX]

First of all, not everyone is going to succeed from doing the same thing, smart work has a lot to do with intelligence and you know not everyone posseses that. An example of this is telling people that have no idea about cryptocurrency to start buying bitcoin, this is considered as a smart work but for most people it is harder than rocket science. Hard work is important but the only misconception about it is that it guarantees making profit which is actually false.

[Mayor of ogba]

Even though working smart will give someone's life a good meaning better than working hard, working hard and working smart go hand in hand because people who are working smart needs to work hard before they can be able to carry out their tasks and achieve positive results. To answer your question if smart work is really for everyone, no smart work isn't for everyone, the reason being that smart work requires some high level of softwares to carry out which everyone can't use.

[Questat]

People who are going into smart work does not mean they are not doing their best and aren't into hard work. Of course, hard work is already part of smart work, its just that you don't have to just work hard alone, you have to apply your high end skills and effective strategies so that the outcome will be more productive and successful.

Smart work still creates hard work. It becomes a perfect combination for success in life, financially, emotionally and mentally.

[AakZaki]

Is smart work really for everyone? NO

Basically, successful people are not those who only work hard or only work smart, but those who know when to work hard and when to work smart.

Someone who just wants to start working from scratch, it will not be enough to work smart, because they don't have capital such as money, skills and networks. In fact, they may not know what the strategy is. So even if you want to be "smart", it is difficult to optimize it.

So someone who just wants to work from scratch needs hard work first while learning new skills and then building a reputation and others.

Smart work will become relevant when someone already has proven experience and patterns, that's where smart work starts to count.

[Ishicryptic]

We are all familiar with the phrase or statement "WORK SMART NOT HARD" but the fact is that this isn't going to work for eveyone. If you are someone that's trying to build wealth from ground zero or from scratch you need to work hard because you are building from nothing. A lot of wealthy people only talk about working smart because they are speaking from their point of view, the ones that built from the bottom worked hard and when they finally got to that point where they want to be they sustain it by working smart. A lot of people are not making progress because they are applying smart work when they are supposed to be working hard. what's your opinion on this?

Every successful people works very hard to mantain their wealth and increase it, even if you're working smart it doesn't mean that you don't need to work hard because only smartness cannot get the job done, you need to be up and running when it matters. The difference between working hard for the rich and poor is that the rich works hard mostly with their brains while the poor works hard mainly with their physical strength

If you're working hard mainly with your physical strength you can only get a reward of the capacity of your strength but people who works smart can make many times more than what the average person who works hard can get. Nothing good comes easy so let's not get it wrong that working smart means that you cannot work hard, what working smart means is that you plan and execute better than the average physical hard worker.

[Stalker22]

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what's your opinion on this?

I basically agree.  You cant optimize zero.

When you start with nothing, hard work is your only leverage.  You have to grind to build skills, money, and a network first.

Smart work comes later.  Until you have something to leverage, calling it "smart work" is just an excuse to avoid putting in the hours.

[abhiseshakana]

Work hard & Work smart, I think i can use one of them or using both together depens on the purpose i want to achieve. But for newbie or fresh graduate, i suggest put your priority on work hard first because new comer need resilience, flight hours or experiences, and foundational expertise. It can train and improve the level of self discipline. So when we need to catch up what we missed, mastering a new skill quicky and must meet the quantity target, workhard is they key answer. Talking about works smart identically with productivity and efficiency and it depen on personal managament skill. To achieve work life balance, i think smart work dominated.

[Hamza2424]

We are all familiar with the phrase or statement "WORK SMART NOT HARD" but the fact is that this isn't going to work for eveyone. If you are someone that's trying to build wealth from ground zero or from scratch you need to work hard because you are building from nothing. A lot of wealthy people only talk about working smart because they are speaking from their point of view, the ones that built from the bottom worked hard and when they finally got to that point where they want to be they sustain it by working smart. A lot of people are not making progress because they are applying smart work when they are supposed to be working hard. what's your opinion on this?

Hmm bro, well that's a good point that you are not supposed to work hard when you can work smart, but when you can work smart, why would you work hard? Anyway, it depends on the job bro. Sometimes you are trying to do work that does not need smartness, it just needs hard work, but you still try to be smart and try to automate it, decrease your efforts, and try different strategies, but on the other hand another hard worker does more work than you.

Like you stop at one side of the river instead of swimming, you start building a boat or a bridge haha. I know it's a bad example, but bro, it is a good analogy here. No doubt a swimmer can swim and cross the river in no time, at least faster than the other one who tries to figure out an easy way and wastes a lot of time. So time is something that matters most.