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There are many parameters to success.
skills
thoughts
writing
communication
authority
reputation
time
energy
money
fame
looks
Each combination is as viable as the next. But be wary of getting overconcentrated on external parameters.
Imagine building a foundation on money, authority and reputation. If you lose everything, you'll have to restart from scratch.
Build a foundation on skills, critical thinking and communication. Once you master them, you can restart as frequently as you need.