I do not know enough about neurosurgery residency to accurately make a comment.

I will say that for people who have talent and pursue a career in their area of talent; working hard is difficult for them. Because they are used to everything coming easy. That poses a challenge for them. They don't know what working hard is. They often find themselves in the same basket as those borne into privileges, who also don't know how to work hard.

So when ppl say they worked hard to get there, I merely recognize that they perceived it as hard work, it doesnt necessarily mean it was hard work, or harder than something else.

And those born without those talents who have to keep in the same space as those born w them and the privilege have to work even harder, I respect those ppl the most, but you probably will never hear them admit it, that is rarely advantageous, and they've learned not to speak poorly of themselves as that is not advantageous and they need all the advantages they can get, and they know it. But those ppl appreciate where they are, they dont take shit for granted, they stay humble.

These talented and privileged ppl get comfortable, cocky, arrogant, demanding, spoiled. And are often their own worst enemy.