This is definitely not required but can be wildly helpful. This is largely true of any climb. The more people you know who are able to pull you up the faster yo

This is definitely not required but can be wildly helpful. This is largely true of any climb. The more people you know who are able to pull you up the faster you go. Easier to go from rich => ultra rich than poverty => ultra rich. Realistically you can't control something you don't already have. To make up for it, you have to either put in the work or have a long lead time. Usually both becomes the requirement and don't forget to sprinkle in some luck.