The problem with identifying such people is that we can usually point to some tangible cause of failure. I think it&#x27;s more useful to analyze the traits common to most successful people:<p><pre><code>    * Not being born into extreme poverty
    * Having a basic education (not many successful illiterate people)
    * Having access to at least one strong connection
    * Having &quot;true grit&quot;, whatever that means
    * Discovering an available niche</code></pre>