It's not about money or connections. It's the willingness to outwork and outlearn everyone.

rich and profuse in growth; lush.

cautiousness and prudence; careful consideration of all circumstances and possible consequences.

to attribute something (a result, quality, or cause) to a person or thing.

truthfulness or accuracy; conformity to facts.

peculiar or individual; characteristic of a particular person, group, or thing.

an alignment of three celestial bodies.

the time at which something is most powerful or successful; highest point.

the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.

behaving in a high-spirited, boisterous, or playful way; frolicking or leaping about.

bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind.