Why Working Smarter Beats Working Harder: Quit Making Excuses (Ep. 106)

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Quit Making Excuses: Why Working Smarter Beats Working Harder (EP. 106)
Hard work is often seen as the key to success and for good reason. It is the driving force behind achieving our goals and reaching our full potential. However, it is important to understand the difference between working hard and working smart.
Working hard means putting in a lot of effort and dedication towards a goal, while working smart involves finding efficient and effective ways to reach that same goal. Both are equally important and can be combined for optimum results. It's not about how much time or energy we put in, but rather how we use it.
Sacrifice is also a crucial aspect of hard work. It may be necessary to give up certain luxuries or free time in order to achieve our goals. However, it's important to assess when the sacrifice becomes too much. It's crucial to maintain a healthy work-life balance and avoid burning out.
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  • @ambermiravalle5153
    @ambermiravalle51534 ай бұрын

    As a woman, I aspire to be like these men (in my own way). Especially as they talk about putting in the work. I respect and admire them all very highly. Edit: at least until I heard the cheating justification on the Love and Respect episode, towards the end. I still think these men have a lot to offer, and I'm on board with most of what they say, but I just can't support that particular mindset.

  • @instrinsiclove

    @instrinsiclove

    4 ай бұрын

    Agreed!

  • @jasminepetway601

    @jasminepetway601

    4 ай бұрын

    Same girl, same! Definitely inspiring!

  • @NiceAndNeatThePodcast

    @NiceAndNeatThePodcast

    4 ай бұрын

    🥃🥃🥃

  • @onanakonadu

    @onanakonadu

    4 ай бұрын

    I definitely agree with this.

  • @kadeshabarnard6320

    @kadeshabarnard6320

    4 ай бұрын

    Literally the reason why I watch this podcast!

  • @LaKae444
    @LaKae4444 ай бұрын

    "I don't fall victim to whatever my mind tells me!" - Duke. 💡💡✅️

  • @NiceAndNeatThePodcast

    @NiceAndNeatThePodcast

    4 ай бұрын

    🥃🥃🥃

  • @latoyadobson5698
    @latoyadobson56984 ай бұрын

    This episode was great! I never thought I'd enjoy a podcast hosted by men, but to hear it from their perspective is insightful. This podcast is amazing & I'm glad it's three black educated men to show there are still healthy men in the world‼️

  • @user-eb2yj1zz8x
    @user-eb2yj1zz8x4 ай бұрын

    JALON cuts are always CLEAN, but then I remember he is a barber lol, God bless y’all!

  • @NiceAndNeatThePodcast

    @NiceAndNeatThePodcast

    4 ай бұрын

    🙏🏾😂🥃🥃🥃

  • @OptimisticKTV
    @OptimisticKTV4 ай бұрын

    The moral of the story is you have to RESPECT THE PROCESS and have a STANDARD! Great episode!

  • @NiceAndNeatThePodcast

    @NiceAndNeatThePodcast

    4 ай бұрын

    🥃🥃🥃

  • @triciajohnson9379
    @triciajohnson93794 ай бұрын

    I also am curious, you guys never speak about your siblings, only parents or “family”. Can you guys talk about that? If you have any, their impact on you, how you’ve been shaped by family ?

  • @professorchambers7290
    @professorchambers72903 ай бұрын

    Work smarter not harder but smart work is hard… that was a bar

  • @Essy_B
    @Essy_B4 ай бұрын

    The topics and content gets better with every episode as well as seeing the significant amount of growth in you fellas. Hoping to see a lot more men gravitate towards these types of podcasts where they can continually make valuable deposits into themselves.

  • @NiceAndNeatThePodcast

    @NiceAndNeatThePodcast

    4 ай бұрын

    🥃🥃🥃

  • @dolaposarumi3216
    @dolaposarumi32164 ай бұрын

    “You don’t gotta be strong, be smart” 👏🏿 Loved this episode, touched on so many good points. Proverbs 13:4 Lazy people want much but get little, but those who work hard will prosper.

  • @NiceAndNeatThePodcast

    @NiceAndNeatThePodcast

    4 ай бұрын

    Amen 🥃🥃🥃

  • @TradingJacob
    @TradingJacob4 ай бұрын

    Everytime I come back to this podcast, I don’t regret it. Appreciate you brothers.

  • @NiceAndNeatThePodcast

    @NiceAndNeatThePodcast

    4 ай бұрын

    Love! 🥃🥃🥃

  • @LaKae444
    @LaKae4444 ай бұрын

    The way capitalism has ruined quality of life for a lot of ppl is sickening 😐

  • @NiceAndNeatThePodcast

    @NiceAndNeatThePodcast

    4 ай бұрын

    That’s it! 🥃🥃🥃

  • @TR3Y225
    @TR3Y2254 ай бұрын

    Duke on point. They wasn’t understanding him with regard to work, sacrifice, and flow state. Meanwhile Jalon gone do minimum work, make all the money, spend infinite time with family, instantly transfer flow state from task to task and sacrifice nothing. 😅😅 He did say he was a DOG!

  • @randyvixamar3072
    @randyvixamar30724 ай бұрын

    great episode couldn’t have come at a perfect timing for me. being a hard worker one thing but learning how to work smart is key. still on working it great episode. 💯

  • @whatitdosue8640
    @whatitdosue86403 ай бұрын

    God made sure this episode was the one I had to watch today ! Everything from working smarter, not trying to fill that extra time with productivity to disciplining yourself to rest! I've been working since I was 16, had 2 jobs since college, and always felt like i had to keep myself busy because time doesn't come back or the next day isn't promised. But, by watching this episode made me realize that rest is actually better for my well being and using it to live more in the present than live to prepare for the future. Thank you guys! #1 Podcast ❣️

  • @jasjetoi
    @jasjetoi3 ай бұрын

    Jalon spoke to maximizing time and Omar was talking about wisdom, I think both were expressing the importance of ✨delegating✨There’s definitely power in outsourcing and delegating to buy back your time.

  • @warrenford8915
    @warrenford8915Ай бұрын

    "You be in the bed at 9!!!" 😂 had me crying

  • @Delonta1221
    @Delonta12213 ай бұрын

    Entering into my own entrepreneurial journey, I found this episode really enlightening; falling into my grind season is easier when I know I have that “rest” as a sort of reward, on top of the goal accomplished.

  • @siennagrantmitsak8864
    @siennagrantmitsak88644 ай бұрын

    Thank you for a new and beautiful perspective in this episode! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @shekinahnoelle
    @shekinahnoelle3 ай бұрын

    This is by far the best episode!! So much knowledge dropped !

  • @Iamsaraii
    @Iamsaraii4 ай бұрын

    I really love this episode. Very insightful.

  • @daja3163
    @daja31633 ай бұрын

    Discipline says I’m here for the results…well said!! 😮‍💨 so TRUE

  • @davonteanderson5232
    @davonteanderson52323 ай бұрын

    I can move the flow somewhere else - that’s MAJOR

  • @KelsiDanielle
    @KelsiDanielle3 ай бұрын

    I absolutely LOVE the discussion surrounding discipline! If you want it work for it!ale a plan and work the plan!

  • @Nolllag
    @Nolllag3 ай бұрын

    I found this episode to be truly insightful. It arrived at a moment when those around me were urging me to rest due to my busy schedule, yet I am attuned to my body's needs. Balancing two jobs had left me feeling overwhelmed, especially when trying to manage a side hustle. Jalon's breakdown of allocating time for both sleep and pursuing goals deeply resonated with me. Appreciate y’all boys.

  • @myriam6351
    @myriam63513 ай бұрын

    I’d like to say that change is hard because it requires us to be in a space of unknown/uncertainty. There’s a sense of safety that comes with knowing how something will happen as it allows us to prepare for what is to come. And I’d say that building new habits can actually help counteract the fears that come with change because it gives us more control over ourselves, in the process of change. It forces us to rely on self and build the internal sense of security that we might not feel as though we’re getting externally. But the challenge with habits, I’d say, is often not knowing where to start and not feeling as though we’re capable enough of accomplishing the thing we need to do; and in the long run that creates the lack of change we might be seeking and/or forced into.

  • @RoyalTrevion
    @RoyalTrevion2 ай бұрын

    This was real insightful. Especially being that I never really had many men that I could get game from about specifics like time blocking/ management or the importance of rest! Y'all are needed for sure & are all a wealth of knowledge

  • @Nana-qi1of
    @Nana-qi1of4 ай бұрын

    Jalon ….😂 you lost me when you try to change the definition of sacrifice but it’s all good lmao

  • @Nana-qi1of

    @Nana-qi1of

    4 ай бұрын

    Tried*

  • @NiceAndNeatThePodcast

    @NiceAndNeatThePodcast

    4 ай бұрын

    😂😂😂 come back!!!

  • @beu2543

    @beu2543

    4 ай бұрын

    Yea not gon lie Jalon made this episode really hard to get through😭

  • @NiceAndNeatThePodcast

    @NiceAndNeatThePodcast

    4 ай бұрын

    @@beu2543 Jalon was trippin’ this episode 😂😂😂 thanks for sticking with us!

  • @missashleylon
    @missashleylon4 ай бұрын

    Jalon really thought they be sleepin late talmbout “wooow” 😂 love🤍

  • @williamhinton8471
    @williamhinton84713 ай бұрын

    This was a nice intro for me to this podcast I’ll subscribe and watch more

  • @robzzzzzz1
    @robzzzzzz14 ай бұрын

    Pausing this podcast to say Jalon is talking different ! I don’t know if it’s me but I see him glow up since having a child ! Deeper found purpose , more direct clear and focused in speech mannerisms and tone ❤ Children give you an unmatched blessing and I can see it on him now .. great job guys God bless yall

  • @dedrickconnell
    @dedrickconnell4 ай бұрын

    i’ve watched every episode and this is hands down my favorite one. thank you.

  • @NiceAndNeatThePodcast

    @NiceAndNeatThePodcast

    4 ай бұрын

    🥃🥃🥃

  • @ciaraclement3089
    @ciaraclement30894 ай бұрын

    Just the opening had me like “this is exactly what I was looking for” I was just rewatching the episode on the importance of a routine . I am officially on Chanel’s shape and sculpt challenge and that’s caused me to set up a routine to get my workouts in. I get up at 5:30 am and I definitely sacrifice my rest because of my wants . 💚💯💪

  • @NiceAndNeatThePodcast

    @NiceAndNeatThePodcast

    4 ай бұрын

    Shout out to you!!! 🥃🥃🥃

  • @ciaraclement3089

    @ciaraclement3089

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you ! Shout out to y’all!

  • @salomewilliams1831
    @salomewilliams18314 ай бұрын

    This was a good one as always guys. ❤

  • @deshawnforte
    @deshawnforte4 ай бұрын

    Appreciate these brothers for a healthy podcast space. 📈

  • @NiceAndNeatThePodcast

    @NiceAndNeatThePodcast

    4 ай бұрын

    Appreciate you for listening 🥃🥃🥃

  • @sooutstanding31
    @sooutstanding313 ай бұрын

    Yall gain a subscriber.

  • @TiffanysSmile
    @TiffanysSmile4 ай бұрын

    This is my type of episode! Really enjoyed it. Prefer these over the dating/ relationship episodes.

  • @NiceAndNeatThePodcast

    @NiceAndNeatThePodcast

    4 ай бұрын

    ✍🏽✍🏽✍🏽

  • @briannaberry6607
    @briannaberry66074 ай бұрын

    I think another issue is this race against time. What may take someone a year may take you else 2 years to do regardless of how hard you work. Great episode though!!💯💯

  • @triciajohnson9379
    @triciajohnson93794 ай бұрын

    I thought about something when you said saving for a home and 2500 a month for 2 years. It’s a 2 year plan, yes you can add more money to your savings each month. You can do that but if that ends up being you reach your goal in a year and a half or a year versus 2 years, you may not find the home that you want even with an extended budget. The 2 years give you the time to look for the perfect home, versus the home you’d settle for! I thought that would be a good point to add😊cheers! 🥃

  • @user-ib8qt2lp4l
    @user-ib8qt2lp4l4 ай бұрын

    one piece of criticism, duke sometimes you can cut off your brothers and then y'all talk over each other. I love you guys in this season of your lives, more serious, more intentional! Supporting always 🥃

  • @territtaylor3851
    @territtaylor38513 ай бұрын

    ❤👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @belengee
    @belengee4 ай бұрын

    🙌🏻

  • @m.a.6231
    @m.a.62314 ай бұрын

    Jalon your haircut is fresh👌🏽😮‍💨 hi Duke & Omar

  • @NiceAndNeatThePodcast

    @NiceAndNeatThePodcast

    4 ай бұрын

    🥃🥃🥃

  • @beu2543
    @beu25434 ай бұрын

    Um wth is Jalon talking about?? Sacrifice is inevitable for success. Ask anyone who’s great at anything. Whether he wants to “label” it as a sacrifice or not. It’s sacrifice.

  • @NiceAndNeatThePodcast

    @NiceAndNeatThePodcast

    4 ай бұрын

    Facts!!! 😂😂😂

  • @tarikelshiekh2005
    @tarikelshiekh20054 ай бұрын

    ''What if you want MJ level of success'' Literally my intrusive thoughts that don't let me chill 😂

  • @NiceAndNeatThePodcast

    @NiceAndNeatThePodcast

    4 ай бұрын

    The blueprint is there! 🥃🥃🥃

  • @ariannaiman_
    @ariannaiman_4 ай бұрын

    💚💚💚💚

  • @breannstewart9123
    @breannstewart91233 ай бұрын

    Just a thought:… People who try to achieve rest like Jalon, struggle with staying motivated if they function similar to Omar. Know how you rest friends 😅.

  • @Thatgirlmoee_
    @Thatgirlmoee_4 ай бұрын

    *gets out pen and paper* 😂❤

  • @NiceAndNeatThePodcast

    @NiceAndNeatThePodcast

    4 ай бұрын

    We have to get you a notebook! 🥃🥃🥃

  • @user-tk5hv8pc9u
    @user-tk5hv8pc9u3 ай бұрын

    It's a toast a Disciple I am attracted to

  • @farahadolphe8911
    @farahadolphe89114 ай бұрын

    Being disciplined means being results-oriented

  • @user-tk5hv8pc9u
    @user-tk5hv8pc9u3 ай бұрын

    Working I am a Disciple so able to announce myself or prove myself a man. Im still working on my toast a Disciple. I was dukey butt whole duuduu. This black man is in discussion not discover anything. Do what he says. Im Disciple

  • @salomewilliams1831
    @salomewilliams18314 ай бұрын

    Work smart instead of working hard

  • @NiceAndNeatThePodcast

    @NiceAndNeatThePodcast

    4 ай бұрын

    🥃🥃🥃

  • @darrelldavisjr9022
    @darrelldavisjr90222 ай бұрын

    Act like I’m in a relationship why while I’m single noted

  • @nasenncamatthews3472
    @nasenncamatthews34724 ай бұрын

    How. Vision. You. Love. More Love. Many Vision. Many 40 Weeks. More 500 Special Guests And 600 Affluent Podcasters. Please. Very Please. Please! Please! Please! Please! Please! Please! And Overloving. Overloving. Overloving. Overloving. Overloving.

  • @simona.3091
    @simona.30914 ай бұрын

    First 😂

  • @monique.a.stewarttheauthor
    @monique.a.stewarttheauthor4 ай бұрын

    I really liked this episode!!!🤎🤎🤎

  • @keyshasmith2550
    @keyshasmith25503 ай бұрын

    Absolutely Awesome Topic! Such a Blessing to see young men Holding Down this space!!! 🤎