Hard work is overrated when it’s not combined with leverage, strategy, and networking.

Too many men grind for decades without realizing that power comes from positioning, not effort.

The world doesn’t reward the hardest worker.

It rewards the smartest player.

While you’re busy doing 12-hour shifts, someone else is sipping whiskey after closing a million-dollar deal using charm and connections.

Don’t just work hard.

Work smart.

Build relationships.

Learn persuasion.

Understand the game, or get used to losing to men who do.