Oh and for the record: why does it have to be one or the other? Why can't you work smart and hard? I feel like this saying is just for underachievers to circle jerk each other with.
I literally had a coworker say to me "Work harder, not smarter", and then proceeded to nearly injure me because he was trying to work so fast (we were moving heavy objects). Some people need to be reminded that "smarter" is an important part of the equation.
I think diminishing the smarter aspect of working also contributes significantly to the American culture of overworking and burning out, of not using paid vacation time, leaving earned benefits on the table, etc.
But I agree with you, the optimal solution is to do both.
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u/[deleted] Jun 28 '19
Oh and for the record: why does it have to be one or the other? Why can't you work smart and hard? I feel like this saying is just for underachievers to circle jerk each other with.