Do You Believe in the Phrase, ‘If You Work Hard, the Universe Will Help You Achieve Your Goal’?
No, I don’t believe in the concept that if you work hard, the Universe will help you achieve your goal. As an atheist, I view the Universe as a neutral force without intentions to assist or hinder us.
Philosophical Perspective
The notion that the Universe has a conscious intention to help you is unproven. While some people devoutly believe in the opposite, I maintain a more skeptical stance. The Universe might help us by chance, such as rain ruining a picnic we don’t want to attend. However, this chance can also be detrimental; an unexpected downpour could spoil a picnic we desperately want to enjoy. More often than not, the Universe remains indifferent, neither presenting us with unexpected obstacles nor offering a helping hand.
Ancient Wisdom and Anecdotal Evidence
Philosophically speaking, the idea that the Universe helps us through hard work is backed by anecdotal experience. Sometimes, things seem to align perfectly, and success is swift. Other times, the best way to make God laugh is to share our ambitious plans, only to face unexpected setbacks. A majority of the time, the Universe remains impartial, neither facilitating our goals nor discouraging them.
Hard Work and Capitalizing on Accidents
Hard work doesn’t guarantee success, nor does it ensure the absence of setbacks. Instead, it increases our chances of capitalizing on positive accidents. For example, if you open a store selling Hawaiian shirts, you might be very lucky if there's a sudden trend for Hawaiian shirts. However, you wouldn't have the opportunity to capitalize on this trend without putting in the hard work of running the store. This doesn't imply that a trend will always occur; you can only capitalize on it if it happens.
Consistently working hard in every endeavor enhances your likelihood of seizing these opportunities. This is why hard work often pays off eventually. However, since there is an element of chance involved, sometimes it won’t pay off. Success is a mixture of hard work and luck. Just as in games of chance, whether you win or lose depends on factors outside your control.
Conclusion
In conclusion, hard work improves your odds of success by allowing you to seize opportunities when they arise. The Universe offers neither intentional assistance nor malicious hindrance. Success is a combination of your efforts and good fortune. Both are necessary to achieve your goals, but the latter is often beyond your control. Thus, while hard work is crucial, it’s also essential to recognize the role of luck in the journey to achievement.