I’ve always considered ‘work smart, not hard’ in relation to work that is laborious that could be optimised in some way. And it would make sense in this context. It wouldn’t be applicable to work that is inherently labour intensive, such as craftsmanship. Trying to outsmart this process is just cutting corners.
Hello I write gentle reflections on slowing down, faith, and living with more wisdom than urgency.
Still learning as I go, but grateful to be here and to connect. If you have a moment, I’d love to invite you to explore my page — and if something resonates, you’re always welcome to share your thoughts.
Agree completely that hard work and smart work -both are essential to acheive end objectives.
Have another perspective though: we think about 'hard work, smart work' with the objective that we need the fruits of our work.
What if we try to work with the attitude that I will give my 100% as per my capacity without too much emphasis on the outcome.
We brush our teeth everyday as a routine matter not thinking everytime about the end result, teeth still may not perform as desired but still we brush without too much expectations.
I’ve always considered ‘work smart, not hard’ in relation to work that is laborious that could be optimised in some way. And it would make sense in this context. It wouldn’t be applicable to work that is inherently labour intensive, such as craftsmanship. Trying to outsmart this process is just cutting corners.
you could have not explained my thoughts better than this! I second this
Hello I write gentle reflections on slowing down, faith, and living with more wisdom than urgency.
Still learning as I go, but grateful to be here and to connect. If you have a moment, I’d love to invite you to explore my page — and if something resonates, you’re always welcome to share your thoughts.
https://substack.com/@thinkslowerstudio/note/c-234479139?r=7al1vn&utm_source=notes-share-action&utm_medium=web
Agree completely that hard work and smart work -both are essential to acheive end objectives.
Have another perspective though: we think about 'hard work, smart work' with the objective that we need the fruits of our work.
What if we try to work with the attitude that I will give my 100% as per my capacity without too much emphasis on the outcome.
We brush our teeth everyday as a routine matter not thinking everytime about the end result, teeth still may not perform as desired but still we brush without too much expectations.
This is super well written
What has been your key learning in one line ?