Written By Quora
Some people are just born to work hard. If
you were not & need external motivation, you are at a distinct
disadvantage. Because hard work is one of the most predictive traits of
success.
It
is very possible to succeed without working hard. And it is very
possible not to succeed even though you do work hard. But working hard
massively improves your odds of success.
Some
people come out of the womb loving to work hard. These people
instinctually sacrifice the present for some imaginable future benefit.
Deep Insecurities Drive Working Hard
Some
who work crazy hours are motivated because of deep insecurities. This
person often holds two opposing views himself: both an inflated view of
themselves AND an insecurity about who they are. They constantly think
people are not giving them the respect they deserve. They are driven to
work to get that respect.
Of course,
having these insecurities is not really a good thing. It generally is
not good for the person (though it can have positive benefits to society
due to all the great things that come from hard work).
So
if you are looking to work hard, I would not suggest you develop a new
personality where you feel both that the world is ganging up on you AND
that you are insecure. But just know that you are at a disadvantage to
those that do feel that way because they will be driven to work the long
hours you may avoid.
Mission-Driven: A Healthier Alternative
Another
way to to be driven to work super hard is to care greatly about a cause
and work towards solving that cause. That's often the healthier way to
motivate yourself.
By
working on something mission-driven, you can overpower your motivation
to waste time. Working on something mission-driven can give you the
motivation to put in the long hours and focus ... because you have the
opportunity to change the world for the better.
