Another popular phrase is "don't work harder, work smarter." The wrong approach to take in the quest for hyper-efficiency is for a person to spend inordinate time and energy trying to rethink their daily routine. This is a case of the cure being worse than the pain. The key to work success is to determine what task or tasks one can do better and faster than others. When people excel in a field or talent, it is a combination of aptitude and afinity. Tiger Woods is the world's best golfer because he has incredible talent, and he works really hard at his game. The incredible ability of Tiger makes the task of practicing and improving his game a labor of love. This virtuous cycle becomes the engine which drives his game to the top.

"When looking for work, choose something you love." It is pretty hard for a person to enjoy work that is difficult, a grind, or a mismatch for their talent and interests. On the other hand, it is common to excel in a field that provides fulfillment and a showcase of a person's talent.

The challenge for a leader is to discover the genius of those working in their group or organization, and figuring out how to maximize productive and results by utlitizing their special talents. The Michael Jordan baseball experiment was an example of a egergious misuse of talent. Michael went from the world's greatest basketball player to a mediocre minor league baseball player. A winning organization will have a knack for keeping their MJ's playing on the hardcourt rather than the diamond, and in turn attracting more MJ's to their team.