Did you read my comment?
> You don't have to be a CEO or a professional hockey player to be successful
That person breaking rocks at the quarry would be a lot less successful if he didn't work hard. Having this cynical attitude that hard work is not rewarded is a real sign of privilege. It's not an option for most people, and their life would be considerably more difficult if they don't work hard. Not everyone has parents nearby with a spare basement
What about two people, one unlucky born in Liberia and a lucky one born in Switzerland. Both work hard 8 hours a day breaking rocks at the quarry. What results do they get out of the work, and why they arent the same as they are both working as hard?