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Do you have to work hard to be very successful?
Yes, you need to work hard, but that alone is not enough; you also need to work the right way, be patient, and never give up.
When we look at successful people, we see that they all worked hard. But working hard alone is not enough. Instead of making the same mistake again and again, you need to learn from mistakes and find better ways. This is called 'working smart'.
Some children cannot do something well on their first try. What matters is not giving up and trying again and again. For example, remember how many times you fell while learning to ride a bike! But you did not give up, and in the end you did it.
Along with hard work, being curious, loving what you do, and having fun are also very important. When you work on something you love, it does not feel hard, because you enjoy it. That is why success comes when hard work, patience, and love come together.
Quick facts
- Working hard helps you succeed, but it is not enough on its own.
- Learning from mistakes is more helpful than repeating the same mistake.
- Determination means carrying on without giving up when things get hard.
- Working on something you love feels easier and more enjoyable.
- Resting helps your brain and body work better.
- Luck sometimes helps, but being ready is more important.
Check what you remember
3 questions — all of them come from the quick facts above. There is no score and no wrong turn.
1. What do we call carrying on without giving up when things get hard?
2. How important is hard work for success?
3. When do our body and brain work better?
Where this comes from
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1 tr.wikipedia.org 75/100Thomas Edison - Wikipedia
Tells the story of a famous inventor who succeeded through determination and many tries.
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2 britannica.com 65/100Success - Britannica
A trustworthy encyclopedia source explaining what success means.
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3 tr.wikipedia.org 60/100Success - Wikipedia
An encyclopedia page giving a general explanation of the idea of success.
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