Industrialist Harsh Goenka, in his latest post on social media, shared his views on money, mastery, and focus, drawing sharp reactions from users with differing philosophies on success.
In a post on X, Goenka wrote, “If you want to make more money, stop chasing shiny new things. You can’t become world-class at anything if you keep starting over every three months.” The remark quickly gained traction, prompting users to weigh in on whether consistency or constant reinvention leads to long-term success.
Users back consistency and long-term focus
Several users echoed Goenka’s emphasis on patience and depth. One user responded, “Consistency beats novelty in the long run. Depth creates leverage, while constant resets dilute progress. Most breakthroughs come from staying with one thing longer than feels comfortable.”
Another highlighted legendary investor Warren Buffett as an example of sustained focus, saying, “Warren Buffett became rich by sticking to one way of investing for many years instead of chasing new trends. By staying consistent and improving the same skill, he showed that long-term focus brings real success and money.”
A similar sentiment was shared by another user, who wrote, “Consistency beats excitement everytime. As they say ‘a rolling stone gathers no moss’. Staying put despite the setbacks and the slow rewards is the grind that makes the shine.” Others reinforced the idea with broader life lessons, with one comment stating, “The only way to succeed at something is to keep at it despite the various roadblocks faced along the way for a really long time. Rome wasn’t built in a day.”
Others argue for strategic pivots and exploration
Not everyone agreed with Goenka’s view, with some users arguing that switching paths can sometimes be essential for growth. One user countered the argument strongly, saying, “Disagree! Not every ‘shiny new thing’ is just distraction—some are calculated pivots that explode into massive wins when your current path stalls. World-class polymaths like Elon Musk or even historical figures switched fields multiple times & built empires. Depth matters, but so does bold exploration when the old module isn’t scaling. Risk smart, adapt fast.”
Another user framed Goenka’s advice as universally valuable but rooted in balance, commenting, “A precious tips indeed for everyone in every domain of professional and personal life. One who plays role with equanimity in thick and thin of dazzle & puzzle, pace & stress of goal achieves success in whole.”