If you want a different result, Abdul Osama’s advice is to put more effort into what you are working on. His point is that following the same pattern as the people around you is unlikely to set your outcome apart from theirs.
“If you do what everyone around you does, you’ll get the same result they get.” — Abdul Osama
What does he mean by more effort?
Abdul connects the work a person puts into life with the results they pursue. He urges viewers to work harder on their goals and go beyond their usual level of effort instead of simply copying those around them.
| Approach | Outcome as he presents it | | --- | --- | | Do what those around you do | Expect similar results | | Go beyond your usual effort | Work toward a better result |
“Everyone who works hard gets their share.” — Abdul Osama
Background
Effort matters, but it is not the only factor in an outcome: methods, circumstances and opportunities can matter too. The video is best read as encouragement to take action, not a guarantee of a particular result.
What to do next
Look at the goal you are currently pursuing. Are you repeating what others do, or can you improve your approach and give it more focused effort?
