Justin Bieber Working Hard and Playing Hard: Good Role Model?

Justin Bieber, not to mention his girlfriend Selena Gomez, might just be some of the hardest working and hotly pursued young stars in Hollywood. But the couple also knows how to play hard and get in some quality down time, as they were recently photographed soaking up the rays in Mexico. Nevertheless, the Biebs recently admitted that his schedule can be a bit, okay a lot, demanding at times.

Balancing the fame and fortune of a full-time, full-circle entertainment career that includes singing, acting, branding commitments, promotional appearances and more with his relationship with Gomez and other priorities... piece of cake, right?! Not at all! Still he seems to take it all in stride, more often than not maintaining a solid and admirable attitude and work ethic, making the 17-year-old not only a pop sensation but also a pretty decent role model.

In a radio interview with Atlanta's The Bert Show on Wednesday, Justin Bieber revealed his crazy busy schedule and the ways he handles the pressure. "It's hard work. You got to work hard every day. It's a struggle to get up early when I go to bed late. But it's worth it," he said. And, apparently, as Hollywood Life reports, Justin Bieber's schedule is emailed to him, which is not always a welcome ding on his smartphone. "I argue and say I don't want to do that," he joked. "Then they say — you got to do that and I go... OK." Hmm... sounds like the makings of a Nike "Just Do It" commercial, not to mention good advice to encourage others to have the same impressive work ethic.

And, on top of everything else, the Biebs is still a schoolboy, finishing up his high school classes on the road. Talk about a jam-packed daily agenda. Nevertheless the hard work is certainly paying off for this pop star. Plus, he has some more vacation time to look forward to — this time in Canada over Christmas, where he'll be hanging out with his family. It's unclear whether Selena Gomez is slated to join him, but chances are she'll be going to her own home for the holidays.