You're offended because you think that people are discounting the very real brilliance and hard work behind these success stories. It's true that none of these

You're offended because you think that people are discounting the very real brilliance and hard work behind these success stories. It's true that none of these folks would be where they are if they weren't smart and dedicated. But there are millions of smart, dedicated failures and mediocrities in the world. Brilliance and hard work are necessary but not sufficient, and the other ingredient is, yes, luck.