hard work paid off vs efforts paid off

Examples:

• After years of hard work, his efforts finally paid off when he got promoted.
• She stayed up late every night studying, and her hard work paid off when she aced the exam.
• The long hours he put into training paid off when he won the championship.
• I knew my hard work would pay off eventually, and it did when I got accepted into my dream college.
• Their hard work paid off when the project was completed ahead of schedule.

Alternatives:

• hard work yields results
• hard work leads to success
• hard work brings rewards
• hard work is rewarded
• hard work bears fruit

Examples:

• All her efforts paid off when she finally completed her first novel.
• The team's collaborative efforts paid off with a successful product launch.
• Despite the challenges, their efforts paid off in the end.
• His efforts paid off when he received a scholarship for his academic achievements.
• The long hours of practice paid off when she won the competition.

Alternatives:

• hard work paid off
• hard work yields results
• hard work leads to success
• hard work brings rewards
• hard work is rewarded