So, what about this misconception? It’s that “hustle” and “hard work” are the things that set people apart from others. I always see this on Instagram and Facebook and it comes from so many “motivational speakers”. They emphasize that hard work is what got them to where they were. They repeatedly emphasize this hard work component as integral to their success. I disagree strongly with this emphasis on “pure hard work” being a distinguishing factor to some people succeeding and others failing in life at their chosen endeavors.