This is where people fall out. I have been a person and seen other people do this: work as hard as possible......... for only a short while. And then go back to their old ways. Then we look back and think that we worked hard and couldn't achieve anything still.

Going to the gym working hard doesn't mean much if you are going there for a couple workouts and then not bothering. Studying hard few times and then not bothering won't get you the grades.

The key is consistency, be consistent. Everyone talks about pushing yourself to the limit but if you have to start somewhere, push however much you can, and then do it consistently to make it a habit. This is better than the hard work few times then giving up. Yes hard work is important of course, but part of hard work is to be able to work hard consistently, week after week, month after month, year after year, by making sure you still get proper breaks.

Good Luck everyone