Though being able to compel yourself to do great things seems like a completely different skill set from being able to do great things on someone else's dime or

Though being able to compel yourself to do great things seems like a completely different skill set from being able to do great things on someone else's dime or on a team. For example, my brilliant programmer friend that can't hold a job. Or the artist that can only paint their own inspirations. Or the savant that doesn't get along with anybody.