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What does it mean?
Effort directly correlates with results; the intensity of effort determines the outcome.
In plain terms
Your results depend on how much effort you put in.
What can you take from it?
Hard work is the reliable measure of success.

Where it applies

  • workplace projects
  • academic goals
  • personal pursuits

Putting it to work

  • investing effort
  • measuring progress
  • focusing on action

Questions to consider

  • How do you measure the strength of your efforts?

Another view

Results can also depend on luck or unfair systems beyond effort.

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