This is directed at myself  but it can apply to anyone. It seems no matter what I do i can never be that good at anything.  When I try to copy successful people or strategies or methods, the special sauce is always missing and I come up way short despite getting most of it correct. It is like being so close yet so far. it's like what is the point of trying if you are just going to fail . For people who are successful all the time, it is like everything always just clicks. People who are successful almost never fail it seems, and when they do, it is temporary.  Elon Musk has never failed. Bill gates never failed. The list goes on.  It's like watching Tom Brady in action or something.  They never stumble. Even though I have done well in some things, I can never get to the point where things just click.  I  never get beyond just being decent at stuff. Do you think it comes down to luck, genes, connections, hard work, etc. I know it is not hard work. Everyone works hard. Some say you need 10,000 hours but not all hours are crated equal. It is evident some  are getting way more mileage for their hours than others.