Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Hard work isn’t the problem. The problem is believing that success comes from stress, ...

Working hard is no longer the golden ticket to success. Imagine getting more done in less time while feeling less stressed. Sounds like a dream, right? It’s achievable. Working smarter doesn’t mean ...

I never liked the saying, “Work smarter, not harder.” As an ambitious and optimistic person, I believe business leaders already work hard. However, we can always work smarter. In 2024, marketing ...

Working smarter sounds like a founder’s cheat code, but most people discover the opposite first. You try to optimize your calendar, automate workflows, and batch tasks, yet somehow you feel even more ...

Embracing job pixelation means designing your and your team’s work to adapt quickly, automate intelligently and stay resilient in the face of market shifts. Rethink your role as a set of tasks, build ...

As a longtime Paul Simon fan, I’m thrilled he’s hitting the road again after his farewell tour in 2018. Recently, I’ve been listening to his songs on heavy rotation, and inspiration struck while ...

Ever feel like you’re spinning your wheels, doing a ton but not getting anywhere? You’re not alone. I’ve been there too. As a small business owner, the hustle can be real. You end up working 80-hour ...

There’s sort of an unspoken rule in academia: If it feels too easy, then it’s probably wrong. Using artificial intelligence (AI), with its ability to summarize complex readings in mere seconds, often ...

Last week I wrote about the Law of Wasted Efforts. This week I remembered the second law of nature that has impacted my life. Pareto Principal states that 20 per cent of inputs is responsible for ...