179 Hard Work Alone Won’t Make You Successful (Keys To Success Series)

Discussing the advice of some self-help gurus that say you must work hard 24/7 on your ideas, commit to it 100%, never come up for air one might say. I debunk that and give an alternative life hack for success based on my personal experience. This video series shares my personal keys to success mindsets, however one may define success. Live 12/6/2025, pre-recorded 10/17/2025 on a weekend trip to Nashua, New Hampshire. Filmed at Lake Tevya in Brookline, NH.

0:00 – You should sometimes take a break, not be a workaholic
1:54 – Working too hard can cause details to be missed & become stuck in an idea | brain always keeps working
2:55 – A resting brain comes up with great ideas | finding myself bored with something after a break | finding a better path
5:02 – Being exhausted without knowing it

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I’m Aaron Joy in Portland, Maine, USA (also known in spiritual circles as Premanand Das Bhagat). I'm a writer, musician, ultra-runner, and former thespian. Visit my website for my books. I'm also trained as an Integral Vedic Counselor, Certified Spiritual Life Coach and Ayurveda Specialist. I'm follow the spiritual path of Hinduism (Sanatana Dharma) of the Ramanuja lineage.

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