I've known very hard working people making very little. Life is a bit more complex than that. There are multiple factors that contribute to success, but it's u

I've known very hard working people making very little. Life is a bit more complex than that. There are multiple factors that contribute to success, but it's unlikely that maximizing just one of them in the absence of the others will lead to great results. Most successful people have gotten there through some combination of hard work, being born smart, having the means and opportunity to get an education, building a good network, etc.