> Being passionate about what you do will lead to sucess.

Wrong. Have you seen baskers who are so good in their art and yet they're still basking for the next meal?

You have to have a certain level of aptitude, attitude and passion, but beyond that it's all about luck and opportunities.

And when you attain success, you will try to comfort the losers by saying "be passionate in what you do, put in your best, and money will come". It's not the whole truth, but you're just being kind.