Good results usually come from hard work, but the two are part and parcel. A lot of people believe that they worked hard, therefore they deserve to be paid for their work. Unfortunately, companies aren't really paying you for the work you do, but the results you bring. It's possible for two people to work the same amount of time and end up with completely different results. Work hard, yes indeed. But remember, it's the results, not the time, that really counts.