As with almost every significant aspect of the Bush presidency, its handling of 9/11 was a catastrophe from start to finish.
I grew up skateboarding; it was fun. I didn't think about money, I didn't know how much professional skateboarders made. I just knew that if I became a professional skateboarder, I would achieve a lot and get to travel and do these great things.
There is no short cut to achievement. Life requires thorough preparation - veneer isn't worth anything.