> would you not consider the "I worked harder than others, therefore I'm more successful" sentiment self evident? Not at all. We can swap anecdotes about succ

> would you not consider the "I worked harder than others, therefore I'm more successful" sentiment self evident? Not at all. We can swap anecdotes about successful people all day, but the fact of the matter is that hard work guarantees nothing, and it's not a prerequisite for success.