Great call, I forgot to include that. After what seemed like an infinite number of lost battles with teachers yelling at me for drawing in class and forcing me to take notes in list form, I finally accepted and truly saw that I wasn't stupid just because my learning style differed from most (I learn best by drawing what I hear or read). It took me maybe 10 years to realize this.

I haven't read it, but I suspect that it's the usual recipe.

The recipe to success is ancient and predominantly hard work, focus, and dedication. While there might be other factors in one's success, they are minimal compared to the three that I listed.