16 hour days for 3 years straight and I didn't know what a weekend was during that entire time so I'd say yes, I made my money honestly. I used to fall asleep at my desk and wake up the next morning and go straight back to work.
It's hard work to make money and too many people are into the get rich quick scams. Work hard and you will be successful.
I have never screwed anyone out of anything. You can ask anyone here that I have done business with and they will vouche that I am a stand up guy.