There is no doubt that some people have more ability in various fields than others. However the level of peoples achievement is not generally a genetic feature alone. Life is made up of a random set of skills, aptitudes and opportunities .
These all contribute to the success of the individual but it is only when they are in alignment that success occurs. The more of these factors are in sink the more successful an individual will become. Environment plays a big part in success and the influence of others is even more relevant. Experts suggest that motivation is a matter of personal decision and talent is genetic. In reality motivation is more a matter of genetics than talent.
Much modern success its laid at the door of education but not everyone is able to benefit from this provision. For example the desire to study requires a propensity to be comfortable with reading , to be out of physical pain , anxiety and not fatigued. Academic prowess is largely an attention to detail, though compulsory education was designed to fuel the Industrial Revolution. The same is true with the information revolution. Less and less people will engage in technology in the future The will just use it to survive whilst being bored with the whole process.
To be continued