Though I'm not a genius, I relate to this article very strongly from an athletic standpoint, and somewhat from a work standpoint.<p>Sadly, in the end, the author didn't write about how he learned to start working hard, and in some ways, it sounds like he hasn't changed much.<p>I'm starting meditation to hopefully help me to focus more at work, but how does one learn a work ethic late in life. I've been successful at times, and I'm tenacious when I get into things, but when things aren't that interesting, I just cruise along.