If you've ever had to grind for every win, these things will hit a little too close to home. It’s no surprise that the virtue of hard work is an incredibly personal and important characteristic.

The concept of "hard work v privilege," and what either one says about someone's social status, is an important one.

Let me tell you something about success that many people want to ignore – effort and working hard is not enough. I’ve spent my career practicing law and seen countless businesses rise and fall.