Sometimes success comes after death such as came for Van Gogh and so many others who were ridiculed or ignored for their work, but after they passed on their work became well known; Some have worked so hard with the desire and never give up mentality but never came close; but I think there have been a great many who have never been discovered; sometimes life doesn't give you the recognition you desire or deserve; some give up, some keep on, and some just do it because their work is what they are...