IS HARD WORK THE SECRET TO SUCCESS?

One of the first and still most effective "business/self help" books out there is found in the three thousand year old book of Proverbs which we will explore this week.

There is no definitive formula or shortcut to success. However, self discipline is certainly a character trait of all successful people. Consider the ant referenced below as a classic example of self discipline without the need for any outside pressure.

"Go to the ant you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers it food at harvest."

The writer suggest there is wisdom in hard work motivated by a spirit of foresight and diligence. By avoiding procrastination and by doing what we should we discover a great deal of freedom from fear of the future and less worries about scarcity and needs.

"Lazy hands make a man poor, but diligent hands bring wealth."