Quite erudition of concepts and circumstances!

But note this ;

"Your Attitude is more important than facts"

I am acqainted with this aphorism during my teenage years; but I have never seized to doubt the holistic veracity of this statement!

This could be in some circumstances, but definitely not in ALL circumstances!

I have always stood apart from the others with this example viz:
*A Lizard can never become an Alligator, irrespective of the zeal and strive to so become"

The aphorism can only be true if the POTENTIAL is inherent ; otherwise it is a mere wish which would frustrate ultimately!