I don't think lucky is the correct word to describe it. Lucky is when you pull the lever on the slot machine or buy the lottery and hit the jackpot. No effort required.
On Hive, you need effort, as you say put in the work. It's not that much work tbh, its just being yourself and being authentic on Hive, but many are still too lazy to do that. And when they don't get anywhere they blame it on luck,or lack of it.
Great points!
And you are right, it's not like 'hard labor' to be active here...Just know that most won't which is a shame.