Achieving through effort

Achieving success through effort involves dedicated practice, grit, and persistence. Here are some key insights from experts in various podcasts:

1. Grit and Persistence:

   • Alex Hormozi: Emphasizes the concept of grit as crucial for achieving success, stating that consistent effort is more important than talent. Effort counts twice in the equation of achievement: talent times effort equals skill, and skill times effort equals achievement. This means perseverance often overrides innate talent 1 2.

2. Discipline and Small Steps:

   • Jocko Willink: Stresses the importance of discipline and gradual progress. He underscores acting with persistence and sincerity to achieve goals and highlights that little steps, taken with courage, lead to substantial progress over time 3.
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       Grit and Achievement

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       The Power of Effort

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       Embrace Enlightenment

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       Talent vs. Effort

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       Emotional Wins

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       Pursuit Over Outcome

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       Achieving Goals

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3. Effort over Talent:

   • Angela Duckworth, known for her work on grit, explains that while talent helps improve skills quickly, effort leads to tangible achievements. She points out that putting in more effort can result in greater accomplishments than relying on talent alone 4.

4. Learning from Failures:

   • Sahil Bloom: Shares how overcoming challenges and building confidence through perseverance leads to a stronger self-identity and continuous improvement. He advocates for embracing hard work and using it as a tool for personal growth 5.

5. Effort and Peace of Mind:

   • Dr. Alok Kanojia: Highlights that true peace of mind comes from giving 100% effort, regardless of the outcome. He ties this to a sense of fulfillment that arises from knowing one has done everything possible, thus aligning effort with personal satisfaction and mental peace 6.

6. Patience and Consistency:

   • Elisabeth Scott: Notes that achieving goals takes patience, dedication, and consistency. Compared to others, everyone’s journey is unique, and it can take years of hard work to meet one's objectives. She emphasizes that all goals require significant effort and that comparing oneself to others is unproductive 7.

By focusing on effort, perseverance, and gradual progress, these experts highlight that consistent hard work can often lead to significant achievements, regardless of initial talent levels.