Even the strongest lumberjack can't do much with a dull ax. Find strength to do your best work and be the most effective though this quote by President Abraham Lincoln: "Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the ax."
Honest Abe reminds us to spend time doing the hard work of preparation, learning new skills, cultivating a strong network, and putting in the extra hours ahead of time, and watch your efforts pay off!