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What does it mean?
Effort is the process by which the inevitable outcomes are achieved.
In plain terms
Effort leads to inevitable results.
What can you take from it?
Hard work is necessary to reach unavoidable goals.

Where it applies

  • pursuing a career
  • training for a sport

Putting it to work

  • commit to consistent work
  • set realistic expectations

Questions to consider

  • What effort is required for my goals?
  • Can I change the inevitable?

Another view

Not all inevitable outcomes are desirable.

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