Like an African Billionaire once said
The harder you work, the luckier you get ~ Mike Adenuga
Hardwork really do pays but it all depends on how environment. Sometimes people have unfavourable background which makes their work futile. Then it takes vision and persistence to rise.
Kudos to your post @artguru
It's not just hard work. It's working smart. When you have the right attitude and strength of spirit, sometime or other things start to happen.
True thanks ♥