Psychology Today2d
5 Mistakes Hard Workers Make
Hard work is undoubtedly a strength overall. The personality trait it is most closely linked to is conscientiousness, which ...
Hard work feels worth it, but only after it's done—new research on how people value effort
When deciding if something is worth the effort, whether you've already exerted yourself or face the prospect of work changes ...
The paradox of effort: Why hard work only feels valuable sometimes
When deciding if something is worth the effort, whether you’ve already exerted yourself or face the prospect of work, changes ...
Direct Marketing News25d
Bill Gates said he would “choose a lazy person to do a hard job”—here’s why ‘laziness’ might actually be the key to success.
We often hear that hard work is the key to success, but what if working harder isn’t always the answer? Consider this: Many “lazy” people aren’t averse to hard work. They just want to ...
The New York Times12d
A Surprising Route to the Best Life Possible
It’s hard and anxiety-filled most of the time ... held in his hand — and invisible forces became his life’s work. Some people go into careers of public service because somebody says ...
The Conversation3d
Hard work feels worth it, but only after it’s done – new research on how people value effort
If so, then how come people, and even animals, often prize things that require hard work for no additional payoff? Why is being hard-to-get a route to value? Anyone who has labored hard for ...