It's probably as unlikely that you would nowadays become as rich and famous as Bill Gates, as it was unlikely in the17th century that you would accede to the ranks of the French aristocracy. But the point is, it doesn't feel that way. It's made to feel, by magazines and other media outlets, that if you've got energy, a few bright ideas about technology, a garage -- you, too, could start a major thing.
Culture is the invisible force that shapes behavior and drives performance in any organization.
Physics is not just about solving problems, it's about understanding the nature of reality.
The highest virtue is to lead others to the understanding of truth.
Innovation is not just about creating something new; it's about improving what already exists.