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Is Hard Work The Only Key To A Successful Life?
Would you say that the only success to a good relationship is hard work?
That there is no luck involved in making money?
That your health, physical fitness and body, are all determined by how much you do?
Or that your happiness only comes after times you put in a lot of work?
Likely, the answer that is a solid “No.” with a tiny, little “but…”.
Success is largely determined by the work you put in, but has never been the only important thing.
Luck, Talent, Connections, Determination, Willpower, Creativity, Timing, Intelligence, Wisdom, Bounciness, Adaptability, Selfishness, Selflessness, Confidence, Courage, Joy, Calmness, Upbringing, Environment, Charisma, Acceptance, Self-Esteem, and many more factors all play a role to a different degree.
Depending on who you ask they will tell you that a different aspect is most important, but it always changes.
None of these factors are going to be the sole contributor to success, but there will be one that will contribute the most to your success.
The same is true for any relationship, making money, health, physical fitness and happiness.