For generations, hard work was seen as the sure path to success. Study after study suggested that effort, discipline, and perseverance would eventually lead to a better life. But today, many people are losing faith in this idea.

Economic shifts, rising living costs, and growing income inequality have created a sense that no matter how hard one works, progress can be limited. Even people who excel in their careers may struggle to get ahead, causing frustration and disillusionment.

This change in mindset reflects broader societal trends: traditional promises of upward mobility feel increasingly unreliable. People are now questioning whether hard work alone is enough, or if other factors luck, opportunity, or systemic structures, determine outcomes more than effort.

The reality challenges long-held beliefs, forcing society to rethink what truly drives success and a better life.

Source: Factology