Silicon Valley’s startup culture is changing—996 schedules, sober founders, and relentless focus are replacing the era of ...

If you've ever had to grind for every win, these things will hit a little too close to home. It’s no surprise that the virtue of hard work is an incredibly personal and important characteristic.

When deciding if something is worth the effort, whether you’ve already exerted yourself or face the prospect of work changes your calculus. That’s what we found in our new research, published in the ...

People who work harder for their money are less likely to spend it or take risks, according to a study from the Journal of Consumer Psychology. They take a lot of pride in their work and find comfort ...

Oscar Wilde said, “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.” But is that true at work, when someone takes credit for work you did? In business, imitation, copying and maybe even downright theft of ...

Do you believe that if you say, “fingers crossed,” it will catapult your career up the success ladder? Or do you believe jumping in and working hard will do the trick? A new study finds that almost ...

Hard work is undoubtedly a strength overall. The personality trait it is most closely linked to is conscientiousness, which is associated with a variety of positive life outcomes, including work ...

Mahatma Gandhi's timeless wisdom offers profound guidance on hard work, personal growth, and success. His philosophy, ...

One myth in American society that garners a lot of attention is that hard work pays off and that success only requires putting your best foot forward. While this idea sounds good in theory, there are ...