When I read your question, an interesting picture popped into my mind. A hamster on his little wheel is working hard but he will never get anywhere no matter how hard he tries. A lot of people are like that hamster. They work hard but they aren't going to succeed because they aren't working smart. They may focus on the wrong thing or get bogged down by trying to do too many things at once. They think that they know the best way to achieve success and aren't willing to listen when someone tries to help them so even though they are working hard, they are like the hamster and his wheel - stuck in the same place where they started.
I think that you are working smart when you begin to learn by reading. I know a lot of people believe that they are saving time by not reading the instructions provided and then get frustrated when their way isn't working. Knowledge is power. It keeps you from making costly mistakes in both time and money. That is smart.
I think that you are working smart when you start out with a plan. I read a quote recently that if you fail to plan, you plan to fail. I realize that some plans need to be flexible because circumstances change.
I think that you are working smart when you realize that you will have setbacks and you will make mistakes. Use your mistakes by learning from them so that you don't repeat them.
I think you are working smart by asking for help when you need it. That is one reason that I like the Forum. There are always experienced affiliates who are willing answer your questions and provide you with support and encouragement.
I think that you are working smart by not quitting when things get tough. When I saw the changes that were implemented this month, I was discouraged. Then I thought about my reasons for joining SFI. The main reason that I joined was to earn money. That hasn't changed. I thought that SFI was the best way to earn that money and that hasn't changed either. I decided that what did need to change was my attitude. Now I ready to begin to work even harder but I am determined to work smarter.
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When I read your question, an interesting picture popped into my mind. A hamster on his little wheel is working hard but he will never get anywhere no matter how hard he tries. A lot of people are like that hamster. They work hard but they aren't going to succeed because they aren't working smart. They may focus on the wrong thing or get bogged down by trying to do too many things at once. They think that they know the best way to achieve success and aren't willing to listen when someone tries
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