No pains, no gains

It is not possible to achieve anything in this world without taking pains. Every achievement, small or great, is the result of a lot of hard work and continuous efforts that are painful. There are plenty of well-known examples to support the view. A student who achieves brilliant academic results, work regularly, and studies diligently. He spends many a sleepless night. Heroes of history like Alexander and Napoleon built vast empires in the face of enormous hazards and great difficulties. A businessman or a professional achieves success through consistent hard work both physical and mental. Success does not come to any person who sleeps at home and dreams. Such persons are bound to be failures in life. One who does not take pains and does not work hard cannot expect that success and happiness will be pushed into his hands by somebody one fine morning. There can be no gain in anything without taking pain.