The need for Hard Work

I have read various articles on hard work and every writer seems to have various definition of hard work. We’re hoping that our life’s purpose will lead us to happiness.
so what does hard work mean?
Oxford defines hard work as, “a great deal of effort or endurance.”
one of my favorite actor Jason Statham defines hard work as" How long you can continue to be good at something is how much you believe in yourself and how much hard work you do with the training."
Hard work I have come to believe is the motivation needed by someone to achieve a set goal or dream.think about it,why would sportsmen train every day,when they are already good or professionals in their various field.
Here is my personal definition of hard work:
working towards a strategic objectives and accomplishments for a fulfilled life.
it bests everyone have the definition of what hard work means to them and apply what ever methods in achieving it.
This is not the era of waiting for manna to fall from heaven. just like a popular saying in my country goes
"heaven help those,who help themselves."
we work hard simply because we want a comfortable life for ourselves and loved ones.which means putting in extra effort in what ever task we do to achieve a desirable result.
so now the question is what does hard work mean to you as an individual and what importance or value is placed on hard work?hard work inspires an individual or team to put in extra effort in being the best in whatever they do, thereby emerging victorious in whatever task they set out to do. What makes hard work truly hard isn’t even the work itself. It’s everything else that you take on when you make the decision to work hard toward your goals. the tough personal sacrifices.When working hard, it's important to identify what it is driving you....
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