When someone says hard work pays off, you might think to argue the statement, but let's think about it. Looking at life, you will have to agree that most of the stuff made today that we use on a daily basis, just as an example, is hard to make. I mean, how many of us can make a smartphone right now? I think you get the picture now.

Anyway, back to the point, you have to work hard and work smart if you want something done in your life. The work differs from person to person but the concept is the same.

This is a little motivation for you to look at the opportunity to work for what you want as a blessing. It might be worse, you could not even have the chance to do so. Just be grateful, do what you love and reap the benefits of hard work and success.