your analysis of success is too simple and so is the writing. the definition of success is a relative one. to be honest i learnt much more from the failures of others than from their success stories. in fact i learnt so much from my own failures as well that it made me realize that being successful for its own sake is not such a great thing after all. success is not everything and if it is something then you must succeed as a person which is the only success that i personally respect.
as far as writing is concerned to be a writer you need to write, write and write which is possible when you think, think and think about people and learn to listen to their stories and feel with those around you. read the great john steinbeck’s “advice for beginning writers:” http://www.rjgeib.com/thoughts/steinbeck/steinbeck.html
this piece will give you an insight into what writing is all about.
also for your grammar go to: http://www.englishclub.com and practice the exercises. the spelling of thoughts in the plural is not “thought’s.” you shouldn’t be making such simple mistakes if you seriously wish to write.

But you’re right – associating with the ‘right’ kind of people gives boost.