“We are lying to our children. Hard work is not a guarantee of success: “Captain America” actor Anthony McKee
“We’re lying to our children,” McGee said. “We told [them] …If they do it right, and they get good results, and they get into the program, they will become successful. “If you work hard enough, your work will [pay off]. ‘That’s not true. ”
In many cases, “Success” [and] No money making. ” McGee added.
A long journey before landing in a breakthrough role
Mackie worked in the film and theater industry for over a decade before taking a breakthrough role in 2014’s Captain America: The Winter Soldier. After graduating from Yuliad School in 2001, he performed in Broadway and Broadway productions and performed in films such as Hurt Rock. Despite these achievements, he is still struggling to find stable opportunities in Hollywood.
McGee estimated he had “took 10,750 hours of training” before his career-changing opportunity. He also took positive steps to write letters at Marvel Studios executives hoping to join one of the movies. Although his letters didn’t play an immediate role, they eventually helped him meet with directors Anthony Russo and Joe Russo, who provided him with a copy without revealing the details.
“[They said],’We can’t say what role you are playing or who else will be. McGee recalls. He accepted the offer, thinking it was a rare opportunity to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe. His role as Sam Wilson was later expanded, leading to his role in Captain America: Brave New World.
Work is important, but luck and timing play a key role
McGee’s point of view coincides with the view of other successful people who acknowledge that luck plays a major role in success. Berkshire Hathaway Vice Chairman Charlie Munger shared a similar view in 2018 at the University of Michigan Ross Business of Business of Business of Accille of Mighimaire Entrepreneur Mark Cuban in 2023, with a similar view, telling GQ that any billionaire claiming they may start and have the same success, is one of his.” Cuba explained timing and luck are crucial to building a very successful business.
