Most of you have probably already seen Maki’s article on DoshDosh about the CNN story debunking some money making myths. It’s a good read and I found it to be motivational. There are a bunch of commonly held beliefs about the wealthy that we collectively share. Many of these are demonstrably false.

In his article, Maki addresses the points made in the CNN story and then adds his own commentary. I won’t cover all these again, as I think he does a great job of hitting the most interesting stuff, but I will say that the wealthy aren’t superhumans.

We have to remember that they are all human just like we are and have many of the same faults and daily struggles that we do. They mostly don’t have superhuman qualities that separate them from us by enormous gulfs. They typically do, however, have subtle differences in habit and outlook that give them a much higher chance for success.

Boiling it all down, it their passion and persistence that contributes to their ultimate success. They may not be the most charismatic or intelligent people, but they stick with it and go after what they want with a gusto. They are determined, but also have a sense of when to quit and go on to the next thing.

Most of us can use some motivation from time to time to get us going again. If you’ve found yourself flagging lately in your own pursuits, take time to read Maki’s article and realize that you are just as capable of achieving success as any CEO or venture capitalist. Good luck!