Don't "work harder." Instead: Cut away distractions. Stop doing fake work. Ask for help. Plan. Solicit criticism. Automate what can be automated. Engage your mentors. Exercise. Get more sleep. Whatever you do, don't "work harder." It's pretty much never the answer.

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I feel like I did some of these things today in speaking with you! Thanks Haseeb!
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Ironic to see "cut away distractions" being recommended on twitter (it is true of course, wherein lies the greatest irony)
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I'm so gonna print this
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Do you got Kids ;-)
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i really needed to hear this helpful post
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I recently realized the "founder mode" excuse can actually be detrimental. People glorify looking busy instead of actually being methodical.
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Very good reminder to everyone
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Legendary
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Great advice
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It really is about what you’re working hard on. Leverage opportunities ftw
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cut deeper, then move lighter
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in summary - ruthless prioritization ...
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"Cut away distractions," for me, is everything
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You have you chop wood *and* sharpen the saw. You can't do just one.
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Not sure I’m following. What is your definition of hard work here? Is it simply putting in more hours using the same approach without any attempt to do smart work? Smart work is a super power, but the ability to consistently work hard is also a super power. Don’t you think?
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If you do everything on this list, you would be working harder:)
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"cut away distractions" like going on twitter and seeing this and then posting a comment.
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What you describe is the definition of working harder
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One of my life mottos: work smarter, not harder Never lets me down.
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Louder for the people in the back.
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save some time to improve your own process
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And nobody will thank you, although they might just expect more.
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Tweet of the year
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Exercise and work are part of the job. It's a corporate responsibility to stay in good health when your health could affect decisions that impact the entire organization.
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Spend more time with your kids.
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@justvidyadhar This is like a motto for LIFE!! ^_^
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Focus. Focus. Focus.
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@DrewBeech thoughts??
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Harder work translates in to smarter work. Thus allowing for your list above. I believe the times when it is the answer is when you're younger and need to get smarter.
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Work, smarter!
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But if I'm busy all the time I feel like it's defensible not to get things done!
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