That's a straw man argument.

Patrick didn't say there wasn't work involved.

Even inheritance?

It is a state of mind. I just don't like the idea that people write off things to luck, talent, miracles, and gifts from God.

Please note I don't discount these things, and those metaphysical wonders surely do exist (imo), but rather, it is a better builder of character to believe that everything is the result of personal decision and action.

As an aside, this is why I always stay away from the Tim Ferris bickering. Everyone wants to believe he's a fraud. Whether he is or not is not important to me or you. Tim Ferris does things. That's it.

Probably a bit too romantic, but I like movie script endings.