Time Magazine article
http://time.com/12670/8-things-the-worl ... in-common/
If you can't be bothered to read it
Eight things you can do to be like the best
1. Stay Busy
2. Just Say No
3. Know What You Are
4. Build Networks
5. Create Good Luck
6. Have Grit
7. Make Awesome Mistakes
8. Find Mentors
8 Things The World’s Most Successful People All Have in Comm
I'm not sure I agree with one and two. Saying Yes is the way to experience stuff and go places. And, will often also lead to awesome mistakes. And I think there is too much value placed on 'busy'. It is not how much we do, but how much of quality we do. Bussiness is often mistaken for productiveness.