The Difference Between Effort and Results: Why Working Hard Is Not Enough

By John M Hartinger PH D

Hard work matters. But hard work alone is not enough.

Why do some people work harder and still achieve less? Why can we stay busy all day without making meaningful progress?

In The Difference Between Effort and Results, Dr. John M. Hartinger combines biblical wisdom with practical principles of productivity, business, leadership, and personal growth to explain why effort must be guided by wisdom, purpose, planning, and discipline.

You will discover how to:

Turn hard work into meaningful resultsDistinguish being busy from being productiveWork wisely instead of simply working harderLearn from failure and make better adjustmentsManage your time and resources more effectivelyAlign your work with your God-given purposeMeasure success by more than money or achievement

Whether you are a business owner, professional, entrepreneur, leader, or simply someone who wants to make better use of your time and abilities, this book offers practical guidance for making your effort count.

Effort is necessary, but effort alone is not sufficient.

Work hard. Work wisely. Work faithfully.

Don't merely count the days. Make the days count.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1809065763
• ISBN13: 9781809065766
• Release Date: October 2026
• Publisher: Hartinger Media Corporation
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.0" x 8.0"