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I'm personally of the impression that it has everything to do with discipline and the right kind of motivation. I don't say this as someone who works hard and does well, but someone who has every opportunity to do well and doesn't. There's a mix of both ability and effort. Ability can make it easier for someone, but any amount of ground can be covered by enough plain effort. People who get up on time every morning, do a few hours of homework every night, and pay close attention in class are always going to do well, in spite of what their IQ may be. To me, effort is not a natural thing. It comes from finding the right kind of motivation. For example, Students punished for bad grades don't do as well as students rewarded for good grades, and neither of these categories hold a candle to students who find some reason within themselves (competative nature, pride, ambition) to push themselves to success.
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