What does it mean when an athlete says the key to success is to work smarter, not harder?

When an athlete suggests that the key to success is to “work smarter, not harder,” they’re emphasizing the importance of efficiency and strategy over mere effort and volume of training. It means focusing on the quality of practice, the refinement of techniques, and the intelligent management of one’s time and energy. Here are eight examples […]

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The Anatomy of a Lazy Athlete

The anatomy of a lazy athlete is not what it looks like from the outside looking in. While it may appear an athlete is simply not a hard worker or has a bad attitude, the truth is once you look on the inside you will find one or more of the following: 1) Depression, 2) […]

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Counterpoint: Working Hard is the Easy Part

There is a school of thought that says success is all about blood, sweat, and tears. While it’s true nothing worth having comes easy, it’s also true that doing the hard work to become successful is much easier than figuring out what work you need to do. In other words, hard work is just an […]

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