> Putting in the hard (and smart) work and persevering is all you can do. I mostly agree. But if the problem is systematic ( slavery, indentured servitude, etc

> Putting in the hard (and smart) work and persevering is all you can do. I mostly agree. But if the problem is systematic ( slavery, indentured servitude, etc ), leaving or trying to change the system is probably better than putting in the hard/smart work and persevering. There are other options than just hard work and perseverance depending on the environment/situation.