Yes. Without hard work, individuals may fail to develop their giftedness into achievements, accomplishments, high performance, and success. Undeveloped potential may be lost.

For all sad words of tongue and pen,
the saddest are these, 'It might have been.'
- John Greenleaf Whittier

“Opportunity is missed by most people because it comes dressed in overalls and looks like work.”
- Thomas Alva Edison