Well yes hardworking is applied in any aspect of life, apply only to work environment is extremely limitating... I hardwork when there is a competition involved or something to "fight" for, I'm competitive so that's what moves me, in tennis I worked hard to became the best in the course, in online gaming I went among top8 best players in the world in a game... On work no, there is no bonus, nothing promoting hard work or efforts, it doesn't change anything so after a year of hardwork i stopped

And I agree world is becoming lazy, just look at ai, students ask ai to solve problems, ai to make music, ai to make art, you are hungry? Why cook, call deliveroo or glovo, and so on