The Importance of Hard Work | For My Sons - Episode 7

“Ìṣẹ́ ni òògùn ìṣègùn.”

Hard work is the cure for poverty. — Yoruba Proverb

What does it mean to grind in silence, with no recognition, no applause, and no guarantee? This episode explores what hard work truly is: not just physical effort, but the sacred discipline of showing up consistently when no one is watching.

You’ll hear:

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  A story from my childhood that changed how I see effort

  
  


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  Why deliberate work beats raw talent every time

  
  


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  Four real-world examples: Anthony Joshua, Jamie Vardy, Stormzy, and James Dyson

  
  


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  How data from the ONS proves hard work pays off

  
  


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  Three practical things you can do today to model hard work for your sons

  
  

This episode is especially for men who feel like they’re always two steps behind — men who weren’t handed the blueprint but are determined to build something worth passing down anyway.

If you’re tired of hype and want the truth about what it takes to build a life of strength and wisdom… this one’s for you.

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Because hard work without community can burn you out — but hard work with brotherhood? That builds legacy.