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Much more important than working hard is knowing how to find the right thing to work on. That's like saying, "Much more important than breathing is having a be

by edw519 17y ago

Much more important than working hard is knowing how to find the right thing to work on. That's like saying, "Much more important than breathing is having a beating heart." Theroem: Working hard and working on the right thing are both necessary but not sufficient conditions. Corollary: Working hard on the right thing is a necessary but not sufficient condition.

scotty79 17y ago
> That's like saying, "Much more important than breathing is having a beating heart." According to modern resuscitation guidelines this is actually true and meaningful statement.
- euccastro 17y ago
  But it doesn't follow that breathing is optional.
  - scotty79 17y ago
    For some time it is. You can be well for some time just with the oxygen lingering in you lungs and in your blood, as long as the blood is circulating through your body.