Recognizing that effort leads to positive feelings can help reframe hard tasks as opportunities rather than obligations.

The effort paradox suggests that the harder we work at something, the more we tend to enjoy it, as seen in activities like running marathons or assembling IKEA furniture.

Building something meaningful is a round-the-clock job that requires your ultimate commitment and is likely to be one of the hardest things you've ever done.

The key to sustaining effort in any process is to reward the effort itself, especially during challenging moments, rather than just the outcomes.

Engaging in difficult tasks, whether micro or macro, can help build tenacity and willpower, which are essential for achieving goals.

The experience of discomfort during physical challenges can lead to greater satisfaction and meaning in life.

Finding meaning in life often comes from serving others, which can provide a sense of purpose beyond self-esteem.

A strong personal motivation and connection to the area you're working on will help you persist through the hard times.

Effort and thought inequality exist; some people are simply more driven. If those individuals succeed, it doesn't mean they took from others; it means they invested the necessary energy and effort to achieve their goals.