You think all those people working in sales, offices, sending corporate emails all day do it for the meaning? They do it for money, so they don't end up homeless and starve. Not starving should still be a valid reason to work for you, unless you're from a rich family or something.
What is the point of a comeback to an immense work ethic? While knowing that in the 20-year time frame difference between losers and winners might not be so significant?
Work and work ethic doesn't make you a winner or loser anyway. It's all about the family you're born in.