[thinkerer]

That's why most who have seen some success would say (or so I have heard from their mouths):

"The more you try, the luckier you get".

There may be an element of luck that may affect to a significant extent (think lottery) without or having little attempts but in the long run it pans out. This highlights not only the importance of sticking it out, but sticking it out long enough, even after getting smashed many times over.

But of course, there has to be a specific and unique insight as a starting point, ala how can you make something better than whats out there now?

Its not surprising that people whom are passionate about their circle of competency, those who would venture in all directions from their initial locus/loci, seemingly random areas would pick up observations that others miss.

And only those with a genuine passion and interest will continue sticking out, even in the darkest times.