I have a 71-year-old mentor who is a successful entrepreneur. He began working at the age of twelve. He has never contemplated quitting his job. He told me he plans to work until the day he dies because he truly enjoys it.
As he put it, “You’ll hear that working hard is bad for you. And that you should put in less time at the office. Don’t take their advice. People who don’t enjoy what they do try to convince others of the same thing.”
My mind was boggled. What if someone who enjoys what they do says you shouldn’t put in the effort? There’s no way that’s going to happen. Lazy people, like me back then, are the ones who always make these statements. It took me about five years to understand why my mentor worked seven days a week at his age when I first met him. Why? Is it about the cash, the name, or the escape? Like many others, “why work hard?” is a common question. Because I had no idea at the time,
One of the Boston Celtics’ motivational quotes popped up in a documentary about the team years later. That’s what’s worse.” Regret or the pain of working hard? Finally, everything fell into place. You don’t give it your all because you are motivated by external factors. People who don’t appreciate the value of hard work think it’s all about ego, escapism, or money. That quote will live on in my head for the rest of my life. When I’m having a hard time or thinking about giving up, I remember that question. Because work isn’t always enjoyable. And, what are you going to tell me? Every time I’m faced with a challenge, I’m willing to put in the effort.
Hence, my all-out effort is on your behalf.
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I’m not doing this for the money. I do it because it brings me joy. In no way, shape, or form do I ever want to look back and feel guilty about the time I wasted on pointless activities? What are your options? Is that what you want to do all day? Please. “Exercise a little more. “Casey Neistat.
To give it your all, there is only one condition. To paraphrase what I learned from my mentor: You have a long road ahead of you; rest before you get tired. That’s the most common misunderstanding. Life is a marathon, not a sprint. A “go hard or leave” mentality pervades their culture. They pulverise it until it’s bone-dry. That’s a form of deception. You exhaust yourself and develop a dislike for laborious tasks. Resting is as simple as taking a break, letting your guard down, and enjoying yourself on a daily basis. Let go of the idea that you’re some sort of “work robot.” Also, don’t overburden yourself. Modern work’s mental toll is greater than its physical one.
What if you’re fed up with your work? Get creative. However, you should not despise hard work because of a bad experience or the opinions of others. Work can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life if you do it correctly. Don’t be afraid to take a risk like this. Family members worked hard to convince my mentor to retire when he turned 65. There is nothing wrong with being a little self-centred; it’s fine.” Why should they hire me? That is my job, after all. “They’ll get it,” he says. When it comes to pain, what is it that you feel the most of? Regret or the pain of working hard?
