On the surface, it sounds perfect. Work hard and you will be successful. How could that possibly be bad advice? That is exactly what Ovie Mughelli believed. He carried that idea through high school, college football, and then into the NFL. Hard work was the plan. Hard work was supposed to be enough.

Except it wasn’t.

Ovie learned the hard truth. Hard work does not speak for itself. Hard work puts you in the room, but it does not guarantee anyone will notice you once you get there. If you do not advocate for yourself, someone else will gladly take the opportunity you hoped your effort alone would earn.

Ovie eventually became the highest paid fullback in the league and a Pro Bowler, but only after he learned when to speak up, when to ask for the chance, and how to be ready when that moment arrived.

In this episode, he breaks down why effort alone is a trap, why silence can stall your career, and why confidence plus preparation is the real equation for success.

If you have ever believed that working harder would automatically get you where you want to go, Ovie’s story will open your eyes.

Listen now on The Worst Advice I Ever Got.