Getting rich when you have nothing often takes patience and long term planning. Look around you all the self-made titans have built their wealth over decades.

Getting rich when you have nothing often takes patience and long term planning. Look around you all the self-made titans have built their wealth over decades. They decided where they could best make an impact and they made a plan and followed through relentlessly. We see the result but we don't see the sleepless days, the never-ending meetings, the ability to stay focused and on and on, not just for days or weeks but for years. Also, you need to lead many people to the same goal. Do you that successfully and you'll be rewarded with lots of money. Most people burn out early, even if they are motivated, or can't get others to follow. Smarts is only a small part of the solution. Example: Let's say you come up with the greatest solution to a problem but if you are the only one that knows it then it has no value to anyone. You have to let people know through the creation of an organization. And you have to convince them that it really is a great solution that they need to use.