Isn't that the point, though? He was able to live leisurely, and pursue whatever interested him, which helped him be successful. This is a main argument for UB

Isn't that the point, though? He was able to live leisurely, and pursue whatever interested him, which helped him be successful. This is a main argument for UBI - how many people who currently have to work sub-optimal jobs just to survive, would be able to explore and innovate instead?