I would say neither.
Whenever people stress "work hard", I usually think. Ok... so say 40h/week is standard. If you want to double your output (let's ignore rest, focus, family, etc to make it easy), then you would work 80h/week resulting in 2xOUTPUT. Let's go crazy, 4x original output = 160h/week (that does leave 1h for sleep per day, if you work 7 days per week).
Congratulations - you relying on "working hard" gained you 4 times your original output, and now you hit the ceiling - maxed out!
Work smart - that is where you find your 10x gains, over and over again! Use "work hard" for the occasional sprints and to put out fires.
Both. Without an innate predisposition to any kind of activity, probably nothing will work out or it will be painful. But you can't get far on talent alone. It needs to be constantly developed and turned into practical skills
While both are valuable, hard work often trumps talent. Hard work is the engine that transforms potential into achievement. It's the dedication, perseverance, and continuous effort that propels individuals toward success.
Both talent and hard work are important, but their significance can vary depending on the context. In most cases, a combination of talent and hard work is ideal. Talent provides a starting point, but it's hard work that refines and hones that talent into something exceptional. Success often requires both innate abilities and the determination to put in the necessary effort. :))
Hard work. I believe someone can work hard enough to gain the talent they are looking for. There are plenty of talented people who never reach any form of success. But most successful people are hard workers.