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What does it mean?
Edison credits working without time discipline and long hours for his success.
In plain terms
He says he succeeded because he worked long hours without watching the clock.
What can you take from it?
Passion and focus can matter more than fixed schedules.

Where it applies

  • innovation
  • business
  • creative work

Putting it to work

  • work on passion
  • manage time
  • focus deeply

Questions to consider

  • How much should you work?
  • Does time matter more than focus?

Another view

Extreme work hours often lead to burnout.

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