Amount Quote by Og Mandino
“The great difference between those who succeed and those who fail does not consist in the amount of work done by each but in the amount of intelligent work.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Greatest Salesman in the World, Og Mandino, 1968
Success hinges more on strategic, intelligent effort than sheer volume of work.
In simple terms: Smart work beats hard work.
Key Takeaway
Focus on planning and insight.
Themes
productivity
intelligence
success
Mood
motivational
practical
Type
advice
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Business planning
- study habits
- project management
- creative problem solving
Key Concepts
Strategic thinking
efficiency
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you do to increase your strategic thinking?
- How do you measure intelligent effort?
A Different Perspective
Intelligent work requires knowledge and critical thinking, which may be lacking.
