If you work hard, and become successful, it does not necessarily mean you are successful because you worked hard, just as if you are tall with long hair it doesn't mean that you would be a midget if you were bald.

Lemony Snicket
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If you work hard, and become successful, it does not necessarily mean you are successful because you worked hard, just as if you are tall with long hair it doesn't mean that you would be a midget if you were bald. The meaning of this quote is that hard work has nothing to do with success. The person who works harder will never be more successful than someone who is lucky or just works hard. This is because of how our society measures success.

Everyone knows that the harder you work the better your chances of success. What people do not realize is that hard work is really random and not based on skill or talent. For example, some people will work extra hours without any change in their level of productivity and these people will still be more successful than those who worked less than him/her.

So before working hard, try to figure out what is the best strategy for success for your situation.

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