Why Working Harder Isn’t Working Anymore

16 Apr 2026 · 0 min
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In this brief monologue, Dean Graziosi reflects on his experience in his 20s, describing a mindset that success required figuring things out alone and simply working harder. He acknowledges the familiar advice of “harder or smarter” and emphasizes that true progress comes from combining both approaches—working harder while also working smarter.

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