If the power to do hard work is not a skill, it's the best possible substitute for it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Hard work is either a skill or the best replacement for one.
- In plain terms
- Hard work is a skill or the best substitute for one.
- What can you take from it?
- Hard work is essential for success even if you lack other skills.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is hard work a skill itself?
- How does effort compare to talent?
Another view
Hard work alone cannot replace specialized expertise in complex fields.
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