How to be Diligent in Achieving Success
Inch-by-inch, and step-by-step
Diligence is carefulness and persistent effort or work.
One of the seven heavenly virtues, it is indicative of a strong work ethic, meaning there is a belief that work is good in itself.
We are all students in life and diligence for any student, young or old is defined as the effort they put towards balanced and holistic development in mental, physical, social, and spiritual dimensions. Studies show that diligence correlates with peak performance, especially with beginners, and that the support of peers in mastermind groups encourages these beginners to be diligent.
Other factors that encourage diligence include motivation, discipline, concentration, responsibility, and devotedness.
A Big Takeaway
Due diligence is a term used to describe the amount of diligence required to avoid negligence in all our professional activities. It commonly arises in major acquisitions where the legal principle of caveat emptor (“let the buyer beware”) requires the purchaser to make diligent inquiries about the property or service being sold.
Diligence is not just about business and material things. It is an integral part of all spiritual teachings and is said in many traditions to lead to liberation. The practice of diligence is done to bring an increase in all the best human qualities.
In Christianity, diligence is the effort to do one’s part while keeping faith and reliance on God. In other words, diligence and faith are two sides of a mystery. One does not know how, despite one’s effort, it all works out; but diligence, when combined with faith, assures spiritual success. Diligence is one of seven virtues that describe thoroughness, completeness, and persistence of action.
We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, in order to make your hope sure. We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised. — Hebrews 6:11–12,
The last words of the Buddha were, “Strive on with diligence.”
In Islam it is said ‘That man can have nothing but what he strives for; That (the fruit of) his striving will soon come in sight: Then will he be rewarded with a reward complete’.
— the Quran,
It also states in Surah At-Taubah, Verse 105:
وَقُلِ اعْمَلُوا فَسَيَرَى اللَّهُ عَمَلَكُمْ وَرَسُولُهُ وَالْمُؤْمِنُونَ وَسَتُرَدُّونَ إِلَىٰ عَالِمِ الْغَيْبِ وَالشَّهَادَةِ فَيُنَبِّئُكُم بِمَا كُنتُمْ تَعْمَلُونَ
And say (unto them): Act! Allah will behold your actions, and (so will) His messenger and the believers, and ye will be brought back to the Knower of the Invisible and the Visible, and He will tell you what ye used to do.
— The Quran : 9–105,
The precepts of Hinduism require a person to discover and live a life with right intention, with diligence, and with concern for the well-being of others. Hindus have just celebrated Diwali , a festival of lights, where Goddess Lakshmi (also called Goddess Sri) is worshipped, and who symbolizes thorough preparation, organization, diligence and honesty.
Hindus consider these characteristics essential for success and Shubh Labh (ethical profit).
Who so performeth — diligent, content — the work allotted him, whatever it be, lays hold of perfectness!
— the Gita 18:45,
I’m the author: I am a game theorist and a teacher on peak performance. I am also a self-improvement coach offering advice for innovators of all levels who are dealing with obstacles and constraints in their work (and play).
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About my stories on Medium
Most of my Medium stories, when related to natural healing. self-improvement, life lessons, mental health, and Eastern Philosophy are anchored into the concept of Applied Game Theory. This idea explores how and why people make certain choices, including decisions related to their health, well-being, and self-awareness.
Researchers into game theory have won over twenty Noble Prizes. The movie “A Beautiful Mind” is about the life of John Nash, one of the pioneers in game theory. Of course, the most sophisticated competitive and strategic game in existence is the Chinese game of Go. Learn more about the powerful tool, game theory, for self-improvement. I explain it in the Medium.com article below.
The article was written so that a 12-year-old can easily understand and apply the simple 3 step system. The article also includes a short video interview of me with Jim Selman a pioneer and thought leader in leadership, business success, and innovation.
I’m passionate about offering advice on creativity, innovation, inspiration, self-improvement, life lessons, mental health information, love, & movie reviews.
The Source of this Story
This story was created from my seminar notes for (Harrison’s Applied Game Theory). To follow all of my extended Great Game Theory Guide postings and stories, check out the Table of Contents for the first few Medium.com postings at:
Lewis Harrison’s Great Game Theory Guide — Table of Contents
Introduction to the On-Going Series
If you have an interest in learning more about applied game theory, game-thinking, video game strategies, and gamer psychology you can begin by reading this short introduction to the basics of game theory below. this includes a Medium.com article (a 6-minute read) as well as a more in-depth video embedded in the article. Both were created so they would be understood by 12-year-old.
Using all of the gaming skills you have learned from the sandbox, through Rubick’s Cube, and now into video games and sports will change your life in every way, for the better.
The Article: Click on the title ‘the Best Introduction…’ just below.
The Best Introduction to Game Theory, Simple and Easy to Understand — Written for a 12-Year-Old
About the Author: Lewis Harrison, is a speaker a strategist specializing in applied game theory, strategies, decision science, and personal improvement.
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