@loyalhusband is welcome to Hive. I'm sure he will find it a great place to share his experiences and thoughts.

I think success has to first be defined, and even though seemingly it's the same playing field, the topography differs from one spot to another. And finally, the inherent laws in this universe have randomness and "chance", or in other words "luck" -as he mentioned- built into its fabrics. So we can't expect anything to be any different.

Anyways, welcome again and I wish @loyalhusband the best of luck, and to enjoy his journey.