If you’re like most entrepreneurs, you work really hard. You probably have days where you look back and think, “What did I even work on?” But it’s not just about how hard you work. Keep reading (or watch the video training above) to find out what owners should really focus on. Spoiler alert: It’s not just hard work.
THE EXAMPLE OF WORK ETHIC
Bradley grew up with a hardworking father who farmed over 10,000 acres at one time while teaching the FFA (agriculture) class at the local high school. He would usually take the kids to school and teach there for a full day, and then go to the seed plan he co-owned until about 9 PM. This example of hard work was instilled in Bradley’s life.

WORK…HARD WORK.
He then went to Auburn, whose creed was “I believe in work, and hard work.” This example led to Bradley constantly feeling the need to overwork and even having a major season of burnout and health issues. But that’s a story for another time.
While Bradley values hard work, he has found that what you work on is more important than hard work. In fact, as an owner, working on the business is more important than working in the business. This is what will enable you to take your business (and yourself) to the next level.

HARD WORK OR INTENTIONAL WORK?
You have to be very intentional about working on the right things, because your business will always pull you back into the day to day. Instead, seek to prioritize make your business the best it can be.
Remember, you only get paid and rewarded for the results you create in the marketplace. What is truly the most important thing you can work on?
More Resources to Work Intentionally…

HOW TO RUN YOUR BUSINESS WITH CONFIDENCE, NO MATTER WHAT
When economic or customer conditions get stormy, you may not know what to do in order to successfully make it out. In this quick training, Bradley shares how to lead your business well through any season. Read it or watch here…
THE ALMANACK OF NAVAL RAVIKANT
The entirety of the book (and bonus content!) is free to read on this site, as well as complete pdf and e-reader versions for free download. This project is a public service, run on donations. Naval does not earn any money from this project. Get your copy here…

END OWNER DEPENDENCE
Do you feel like your business relies solely on you, even though you have a team? Are you constantly worried about the day to day of your business? If you step out of the office, is your mind still there? When was the last time that you took more than a day or two off, and truly didn’t work? Will you ever be able to end the owner dependence in your business? Read how here…