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That does ring somewhat true, but I think there's more than just determination and intelligence that could affect success.

Things like charisma, gravitas, luck / right place and time, attractiveness, height, inherited wealth or relationships, etc.

Shortfalls in any of these can be made up by excesses in others.



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