an unfortunate truth

from “Inside the Minds of the Ultrawealthy”:

How are ultra-high-net-worth individuals different from run-of-the-mill affluent individuals?

They have this feeling that rules don’t apply to them, although that mind-set is often the key to much of their success. If they’re told something can’t be done a certain way, they think that doesn’t apply to them and find a way around it. It can be viewed as elitist or having a sense of entitlement, but it’s also a highly effective strategy for innovative thinking.