Turn the question around, did hard work alone do you good?
Magick can tip a scale but it also can open doors as well as heal what doctors can’t. But we do have a thread about real success with Magick if your interested? 
Like I said I understand what you refer to now. I learned about Magick that way and it doesn’t do it justice.
I’ve had my successes too by adding Magick in as a daily part of my life, always practicing instead of a rusty spell I’ve maybe done once.
It also boosts your confidence in yourself.
Making relationships with Spirits can be a game changer as well.