Things are not always easy…

Anything worthwhile takes time and effort, right?  There is an old saying along those lines but the exact quote escapes me.  The point is, if it was easy- anyone could do it and the compensation would be commensurately reduced.  So, when honing your skills in whatever field you’ve chosen, remember that it is the effort you bring to the task that will separate you from the competition. Effort does not always equal more hard work or imposing amounts of time investment.  Sometimes smarter work can trump effort.  Use all the tools in your arsenal to effectively push yourself and raise your game above the rest.