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How hard you work doesn't matter; which boat you're in does

16:33Marco Montemagno · podcast RSS

In an impromptu livestream, Montemagno asks why projects pursued with similar effort produced very different outcomes. The boat metaphor shifts attention from effort alone to choosing context, partners and opportunities. Sporting and business examples help him distinguish effort, position and luck. He concludes by encouraging better decision-making and avoiding recognisable mistakes before accelerating execution. The livestream also includes a reference to his own hat merchandise.

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In an impromptu livestream, Montemagno asks why projects pursued with similar effort produced very different outcomes. The boat metaphor shifts attention from effort alone to choosing context, partners and opportunities. Sporting and business examples help him distinguish effort, position and luck. He concludes by encouraging better decision-making and avoiding recognisable mistakes before accelerating execution. The livestream also includes a reference to his own hat merchandise.

Key points

  • Similar effort does not guarantee similar results across projects.
  • Choosing the opportunity is considered as consequential as execution ability.
  • People, tools and methods can improve evaluation before action.
  • Luck is recognised as part of outcomes without removing responsibility for choices.
Open the source: Quanto lavori duro non conta, conta su quale barca sei

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