Life & Wisdom
Work Hard, Play Hard, Pray Hard
By George S Bernardich ·
A simple motto for a full life—diligence, joy, and faith held together so none of them collapses under the weight of the others.
For years my compass has been three short phrases: Work Hard. Play Hard. Pray Hard.
Work without play becomes brittle. Play without prayer can drift. Prayer without work can stay theoretical. Together, they form a rhythm that has carried me through decades of building, loving, losing, and beginning again.
In the seasons ahead—writing, giving, and sharing more from Tampa Bay—I hope this motto is not just printed on a website, but lived in small daily choices.
Wherever you are today, pick one of the three and lean into it with intention.