The majority of people who start new businesses do not have generational wealth. In fact, those who achieve generational wealth often turn into investors who collaborate with entrepreneurs.

> If the company that hired you had gone for another candidate, would you be where are now?

There were half a dozen other offers waiting. Looking at the performance over the years of the companies that made these offers, I would be wealthier.

> Hard work is good for success, but it’s not sufficient. And that’s especially the case for gaining outsized wealth.

Hard work is a key component of success. Even those who inherit generational wealth have the option of living off their trust fund or pursuing their ambitions.

It is key to understand that hard work is your best tool for success; it is the only thing you have control over.

Also, I am using here “hard work” in a broad sense. Hard work isn’t only putting hours in front of the computer, but also coming out of your shell to socialize in order to find mentors, learning new things, keeping yourself healthy, etc.