There are no shortcuts to success. Only hard work.
In Ontario when I was growing up, teachers had a book of phrases that were “approved” for use on report cards. Basically, the teacher would pick which phrase they thought best represented the student’s progress, and put that on the final report.
In Grade 4 (when I was… 12?) my teacher put that on my report card. I don’t agree with the statement (there are many, many shortcuts to success), but it is true that hard work does, usually, help lead to success. It’s not sufficient (hard work alone won’t make you successful), but in a vacuum it’s often your best odds outside of being born rich.
That’s the real secret. But if you weren’t born rich, might as well work hard. You might someday make it.
Hope everyone out there is staying safe and healthy!