Success is everyone’s dream, but the path to get it is not as easy as it looks. It is often taught that “there is no alternative to hard work.” There is no doubt that hard work is necessary, but in today’s fast changing era, it is not enough to work only hard. If success is water, then along with hard work, the use of brain and smart work is also required.
The foundation makes hard work, but the building stands up with a strategy
Hard hard work means continuously moving towards the goal using time and energy. It is like a farmer who sweats in the field day and night. But think, if that farmer sows the crop at the wrong time or keeps the technology of irrigation old, will he get the same results? No! Therefore, hard work is fruitful only when it includes thinking and right direction. There are millions of people in the competitive world today, but successful is the one who puts hard work in the right direction and the strategy changes according to time. The importance of ‘smart work’ comes from here.
What is smart work?
Smart work means to do more results in less time and effort. This does not mean that hard work is not required, rather the work is organized and carried out in such a way that the results are effective and fast.
Smart work is included:
Determining priority – which work is necessary first and which can be done later?
Use of technology – to make the work easier with the help of new tools and platforms.
Networking and correct cooperation – instead of doing teamwork and working together with the right people instead of alone.
Time Management – Proceeding in a planned manner without waste of time.
Self-assessment and improvement-Making necessary changes by assessing your own work from time to time.
Hard work and smart work – both coordination is necessary
If someone only does smart work but does not work hard, he will leave the plan and the results will remain incomplete. On the other hand, if someone only works hard but does not think, then he can become directionless. For example, if you are preparing for the exam and taking time to rote every page of books, but the pattern of the question paper and the questions of the previous year, then the effect of your hard work will be limited. Therefore, the real formula of success is – hard work + smart work = sure success. The combination of both not only leads the person to the target, but also keeps one step ahead of others.
There is no lack of examples in life
Mahatma Gandhi gave direction to the fight for freedom with difficult struggle and thought. He not only worked hard, but also understood the mindset of the country and gave him the right direction – this was smart work.
Similarly, if seen in today’s business world, Apple’s Steve Jobs or Tesla’s Alan Musk, these people worked hard but also adopted new thinking, technology and vision – this is the reason for their success.
Student, employee or entrepreneur – everyone needs smart work
Students should study according to the syllabus, give mock test and revise on time – this is smart work.
Employed people should consider their team, time and target and formulate a strategy. Sitting in the office for a long time is not called hard work.
Entrepreneurs will have to pursue the business by using market trends, customers and digital tools.