Business By Hormozi #287: The Secret Behind Success: Hard Work Over Luck

The Illusion of Luck

Mark had always believed in the idea of luck. He’d seen his friend Sam achieve success so quickly and easily, and Mark couldn’t help but think that Sam had just gotten lucky. It was frustrating to watch someone breeze through life while Mark felt like he was stuck in place, trying to make things happen with little progress.

He’d always said to himself, “If only I had that kind of luck, maybe things would be different for me.”

But Mark’s perspective was about to change.

One day, he had a conversation with Sam that left him speechless. Sam wasn’t boasting about his success. Instead, he was talking about the years of hard work, the late nights, the sacrifices, and the obstacles he had faced before things started to take off. Mark was shocked. The “luck” Sam had experienced was actually the result of relentless effort and perseverance.

That’s when Mark realized: Before you say your friend got lucky…do twice the work for twice the time just to be sure.

The Reality of Success

Mark decided to put his theory to the test. Instead of waiting for luck to show up, he started putting in more effort. He began working longer hours, refining his skills, and pushing himself to be better every single day. It wasn’t glamorous. It wasn’t easy. But it was necessary.

Mark found that success doesn’t just come out of nowhere. It’s earned through hard work, consistency, and determination. The idea of waiting for luck was just an excuse for not taking responsibility for his own actions.

Hard work was the real driver behind Sam’s success, and now Mark was beginning to see the power of dedication.

The Power of Persistence

Days turned into weeks, and weeks into months. Mark didn’t see overnight results, but he began to notice small wins. His projects were improving. His skills were advancing. He wasn’t where Sam was yet, but he was getting closer.

Mark realized that success wasn’t a matter of luck—it was about perseverance. It was about putting in the work when it wasn’t easy, when it wasn’t fun, and when no one was watching. The harder you work, the more luck seems to follow.

Mark learned that hard work isn’t just about working harder; it’s about working smarter, being consistent, and refusing to quit when the going gets tough. The work you put in today might not pay off tomorrow, but it will eventually lead to success.

The Hard Work That Pays Off

The more Mark worked, the more he started to see results. It wasn’t an immediate transformation, but it was progress. He no longer felt jealous of Sam’s success. Instead, he understood that Sam had built his success over time by consistently doing the work that others weren’t willing to do. Sam’s “luck” was simply the reward of his relentless effort.

Mark now realized that luck isn’t the factor that determines success. It’s the willingness to keep going, to push through challenges, and to keep working, even when the results aren’t immediate.

When you do twice the work for twice the time, you’re bound to get closer to the success you’ve always wanted. Mark learned that hard work was the true key to success—no luck required.

Moral: "Before you say your friend got lucky…do twice the work for twice the time just to be sure."