Hard Work Isn’t Enough: Fix What’s Leaking
We’ve all heard the same advice again and again: “Work hard and everything will work out.” And yes, hard work matters a lot. But the truth is, hard work alone is not always enough. Sometimes you can be giving your best every single day and still feel stuck, tired, and confused about why results are not coming. That’s usually a sign that something is leaking in the background. When I say “leaking,” I mean anything that silently drains your effort, time, energy, and focus. It could be working on the wrong strategy, having a broken system, repeating the same mistakes, or even small daily habits that cancel out your progress. It could also be saying yes to everything, staying busy all day, but not actually moving forward. In these situations, people often try to solve the problem by working even harder, but that doesn’t fix it. Think of it like trying to fill a bucket with water when there’s a hole at the bottom. The harder you pour, the faster it leaks out. That’s how life...