In the last episode (Pick your hard) we argued that doing excellent work is better and easier than doing mediocre work. I explained the virtuous cycle that begins when you focus effectively and do great work.

But what about when you focus and it doesn't work? It is not motivating, there is nothing to show for it, and there is no virtuous cycle, even though there was genuine focus? Listen up to find out why your effort is not wasted and you can be confident that you are doing the right thing by being intentional in your work and in life.

Shout out to James Clear for clarifying this message so well in the book Atomic Habits.

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