Instead of trying to copy other people’s success stories, here's what I think works better:

Study patterns, not paths.

Look at multiple examples of success in your field. Find the common principles, patterns, and tactics that show up, regardless of someone's advantages.

And don’t forget to pay attention to failures. When someone fails doing exactly... See more

"Escape competition through authenticity." Basically, when you're competing with people, it's because you're copying them. It's because you're trying to do the same thing. But every human is different. Don't copy. The most important skill for getting rich is becoming a perpetual learner. You have to know how to learn anything you want to learn. 

“If you never copy best practices, you’ll have to repeat all the mistakes yourself.

If you only copy best practices, you’ll always be one step behind the leaders.”