The exception, not the norm.

I think my point really is that there are faster and easier ways to make a name/a lot of money for yourself (if that is the intention). Think about the 3pqes setting up on their own... the assocs in big firms who happen to be on a single famous ipo... the ridiculous risk-takers offering wills+lpas at $99 a pop... the religious who use their religion like a marketing ploy.

In comparison, the construction path is long and tiresome. There are no shortcuts. You'll get there eventually (my thoughts anyway, it's really just a matter of time if you're decent), but you need to be patient and get through all the ******** first.