[vladmk]

I agree with this article, but a healthy way to look at for me is multipliers.

Example, success will get you there, but luck is the multiplier.

Example lets say you work super hard and become a millionaire, you run a 2 million dollar company.

I think it's realistic, however your friend with the 20 million dollar company and 200 million dollar company probably didn't work that much harder than you, they just chose better fields and where at the right place at the right time.

Another example non-business wise is genetics. Example: you can work your ass off and be a really good basketball player, you'll have fun, you'll get admiration, but to be an NBA superstar you need a ton of luck involved ie lack of injuries, right coaches, right genetics.

That doesn't mean quit improving as a basketball player or quit that business, it just means try your best and admit luck is a factor.