I dislike the word work. Successful people actively participate in the journey. They love what they do, therefore it is not work. How much you do is irrelevant and how long it takes is irrelevant. Therefore, just knowing a nutritious meal will keep her skills sharp is worthy of my participation in keeping her fed.
Success is about being smart.
By focusing on your eventual success, you discover smartness. Being smart lets you cut to the chase. It's about seeing opportunities and opening doors that others miss. It's about using a safety pin when the key is not under the doormat. It's about taking risks.