Some Factors in Keith Richards' Success

As a continuation of my reaction to Keith Richards' autobiography Life, I'd like to examine some "success" traits of his.  From childhood and throughout his life, Richards was no doubt intent on pursuing his main interest and love, which was music.  He was determined and disciplined in his zeal to both perfect his guitar skills and create within the medium of music.  He also engaged with others and shared his learning on a professional level in a generous manner, inviting them to share with him what they had learned and incorporating much of their input into his own work.  Richards was a natural collaborator on projects...even this autobiography was a collaboration, and it worked out very well.  He kept his fanatical interest in music strong while concentrating his social relationships on being with others who shared his love for it.  At various points in his life story, he displayed a humility about his own abilities in music while openly acknowledging those he had encountered who excelled in the art.  Oh, one other thing...Keith Richards, in his early childhood, had adults present in his life who also loved music and introduced him to it with encouragement and an example of success that he could model himself on. Finally, Richards gave credit to those who had helped him at various stages of his life journey with a strong sense of gratitude.