Shortcuts to Success
The Easy Win Fallacy
Everyone Wants to Eat, but Few are Willing to Hunt.
The lion, apex predator of the savannah, is a symbol of strength and patience. It hunts tirelessly, but often fails. Yet, it doesn’t give up. It rests, plays, and conserves its energy for the next attempt.
Similarly, success isn’t about working non-stop, it’s about focused, intentional effort, followed by rest to recharge.
The same principles apply to our minds. Just like a bodybuilder needs rest, we need to balance hard work with rejuvenation. As Cal Newport suggests, focus in bursts—one day at a time.
Each day is an opportunity to hone your skills, move closer to your goals, and create value in your work. When you focus on creating quality, you’ll find yourself separating from the crowd.
Ignore the “5-step gurus” who promise shortcuts. The real secret is clear: hard work, focus, and patience.
We’ve all seen the catchy headlines promising an "easy win."
They bait us in with effortless riches, often requiring little more than a small fortune spent on courses, seminars, and "guaranteed" shortcuts to unimaginable wealth.
"Follow these 10 simple steps," they claim, "and you could make a Quintillion Shekels."
Sounds too good to be true, right?
The sad reality is that we’re bombarded by self-proclaimed experts and snake-oil salespeople, all too eager to convince us that life’s riches can be attained with minimal effort.
Take the "Great Resignation" as an example where young people are fleeing their jobs in search of greener pastures, often led to believe that becoming a multi-billionaire is easier than enduring a stable nine-to-five.
I’ve been down this path myself. I invested in courses, programs, and seminars that 30 day guaranteed to catapult me to my dreams with a single click.
The truth is not as sexy as what we are sold. The magic formula is doing the work—consistently and diligently.
The Effortless Pursuit
Have you noticed how wealthy people often seem calm, even nonchalant, while those chasing wealth seem frantic?
Just like fulfilling relationships seem effortless, yet they’re built on deep, meaningful connections with mutual trust and respect.
The people who make it to the top aren’t necessarily the smartest, but they are the ones who persevere and don’t quit.
The trick is to find what you’re willing to sacrifice for and align that with your deeper purpose.
When you find joy in your work, it won’t feel like a burden.
The power to work is a blessing. And the love of work is success. – David O. McKay
The "Try-Hard" Paradox
Instead of “trying,” commit to doing.
When I was young, I’d often tell my mom I’d “try” to clean my room. Her response was always, “Try lifting your hand.”
At first, I didn’t understand. But as I started to move my hand, she corrected me: “No, no, I said try lifting your hand.”
In essence, "trying" is just a half-hearted attempt that likely leads to failure. But when you commit, you build momentum.
"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work."-Thomas A. Edison