hard work

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People tend to be biased to think that their hard work has paid off in some way.

From Slate • May 3, 2026

"Then the hard work really starts," said Morton.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Rockefeller succeeded through vision, hard work, and ruthless tactics—and in the end, his creation was broken up by regulators.

From Barron's • May 2, 2026

But after years of hard work as a trailblazing “male impersonator,” and a decade-long hiatus due to financial problems, the California king of drag kings feels like she is finally getting her flowers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

“He has all the right principles: dedication, hard work, perseverance, never giving up. He’s dogged; he’s persistent.”

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady