How is a project different from any other work?

A continuous process is not a project.
The development of a new rent or lettings policy is a project but the subsequent day to day operation of that policy is a continuous process that is usually managed by an individual or a department.

Project is not continues work it has specific time to finish and be mature to run as continues work e.g if I want to produce new product its project until it will be successful and it must have specific time to reach successful point or failure if become successful it will be continues work but not project so project have specific time,cost and scope than it ends when those3 is finished that is the difference between project and any other works.

If you want to achieve a target which has scope, duration and cost then take it like a project.
Any other method does not stand a chance to help achieve your goal but taking a project approach will surely take you to your target if procedures are followed.

A project is different from other types of work in the following ways:1.
A project has a definite start and also a definite end2.
A project is a unique one off activity, ie, it is not a repetitive activity3.
The resource requirements in a project are not uniform.
Requirements follow a bell shaped curve4.
Projects are generally a complex combination of many types of activities5.
The level of specialization required is generally very high in projects

projects are exceptions.
They may involve investigating, compiling and arranging information outside the range of usual activities, while other work is usually defined within the range of a department's function.
Also, any project's goals and deadlines are defined within a certain scope, which can either be met or missed.

Project is a determined work to be achieved in a specific time limits with its merits and demerits. If the project is completed successfully well in time then you can enjoy its merits and if you are a loser then ultimately you have to suffer its demerits. While a routine works has no value of such a limitations for you..!

A project has predefined target that should be achieved but any other work depend on you, if you work hard will achieve positive results or vice versa.

 

In simple word project is temporary  endeavor having a definite start and end which uses resources to achieve a target or produce deliverable. Whereas other works may be routine in nature such as daily operations in a factory, going to school everyday etc.