"the traits that made them so successful" - or perhaps the choices?
Too much confusion between fame and wealth - the author tried to disambiguate, but I don't think they succeeded.
"If you are "publicly rich" (think athletes, authors, movie stars, politicians, etc.), you no longer have a private life." - isn't this true for most public figures regardless of their wealth status?
Too much confusion between fame and wealth - the author tried to disambiguate, but I don't think they succeeded.
"If you are "publicly rich" (think athletes, authors, movie stars, politicians, etc.), you no longer have a private life." - isn't this true for most public figures regardless of their wealth status?