There are only three realistic elements to becoming rich: intelligent effort, leverage, and networks.

 Somehow, I don't like listening to billionaires because majority of them keep saying the same things.

“Work hard, believe in yourself, build your tenacity, read books, replicate successful models, and so on”. 

While these qualities are key necessities for self-development, they don't guarantee becoming a billionaire or achieving success.

If hard work alone equaled wealth, riches, and success, don't you think janitors, slaves, firefighters, and others would have become financially free? 

There are only three realistic elements to becoming rich: intelligent effort, leverage, and networks.

With these factors in place, you can achieve whatever financial goals you desire. Now that you're aware of this, focus your energy on it. Oops!