Not only hard work, but just the ability to get government benefits and STAY on those benefits long term.
This is what makes NH different from the other surrounding New England states. It is much easier to get on Welfare and stay on Welfare in MA, RI, CT, VT and even ME. Therefore, IF you want to stay on government assistance you are better staying in those NE states. NY is of course also easy.
This is also why NH has such a low minority population. The only minorities moving here are the ones who actually want to work hard to get ahead. Hispanics & Asians that own restaurants where the entire family works there. I personally know two families like this. I frequent their restaurants.
Here is another example I have personally witnessed:
A Jordanian legal immigrant man bought the gas station in my town. He had been in the US for seven years when he did. He worked three jobs. He rented one gas station where he sold gas and detailed cars. He then bought the one in my town where he rents out the two bays to a local mechanic and he sells fuel. He and his two sons are there seven days a week from 6am to 8pm. I understand he now has a third gas station in MA. All of this in about ten years in our country.
No income tax, no sales tax, you can hunt on Sundays.
Gun ownership is mandatory. If you don't have a gun you can pick up a loaner from any police officer upon entering the state. Return it when you leave.