I actually like the feel of gaining reward through effort

Same here, but, if there's an easy way to achieve it, without doing illegal of course, then i will choose the easy way. I hate getting tired to be honest, lol.

Do you appreciate and respect the things you have to work harder for more than those that come easy?

I appreciate and respect both, the same amount. Achieving one thing even though it has less effort, is a big deal for me. So I am grateful for whatever those achievements are. Even the simplest things. And to be honest, everything is hard for me, as I said I hate getting tired, so doing a lot of hassle things is really tiring, no natter how light or heavy those things are. (≧▽≦)