My analogy of hard work

We are shaped by beliefs. The way we thnk, act and speak ultimately arise from the sets of beliefs we have. That is what I think. 

That is why we should often question one's beliefs-check if there are any errors-and open up to new ideas. 

I have seen people working hard. But I have also come to think pressure and hard work are two different things. Some people pressurize thier hardwork. So much so that I have grown a little distaste to it. I think there are times when you can work hard and times when you can smart if off. 

Although I am no hard worker, I have thought about the idea and had an analogy, which might be used to explain it to kids. 

Once I was resting beneath a pine tree on the way home. I was around 15. 

I had some gooseberries in my pockets to chew on the way. 

The shadows of twilight were clmbing up on the other side of the mountain. 

I started to chew one. I would not do it normally but this time I was observing every moment carefully. 

As soon as I crashed it between my teeth, I heard it crack open. The bitterness spread throughout but I would not stop continuing the chewing. Why? I knew it tasted much better in the end. 

I was thinking "this is the same thing with doing hardwork".

We know hard work brings success. But we do not put in it still. Why? Because we do not have an immediate reward that chewing gooseberries bring on in reality. You are many times given the same bitter taste in the end despite "you" thinking you have given in all. 

That was what I thought.