I suffered so very much when I had that belief...that doing the work - doing all the 'right things' - would lead exactly where I wanted to land and bring me all the things.
I 'credit' capitalistic society with this. Every facet of marketing has the formula 'look at me, I have what you want, if you buy it you'll get what you need'. There is also organized religions which definitely have the premise of doing right and you will go to heaven. Which people don't reserve for the after life for sure. Even in metaphysical circles I see people selling 'manifestation classes or coaching' based on the same premise - If you buy this (course or time with me) you can get what I have gotten.