Hard work involves striving diligently to accomplish goals through dedication of time and effort, though it can be resource and time intensive. Smart work provides an alternative that is nearly as productive but more efficient by minimizing the effort, time, and resources needed. Smart work involves leveraging technology and other tools to study in less time compared to hard work alone. For example, a student using the internet can obtain course materials like books and notes within an hour, while a student relying solely on hard work may spend 4-5 hours obtaining the same materials. Working smart allows students to be more productive with their limited time and achieve success through quality work rather than just quantity of hours worked.