It’s an idea that is repeated often by those who have seen (especially financial) success; Donald Trump famously bragged: "Hard work is my personal ... with a dream to go to art school.

Success stories ... art, science, and leadership. So the optimal strategy is paradoxical: act as if it’s all on you, even though you know it’s not. Work hard. Show up. Grind.

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