All most (certain) people want is to get their way.
Some of us against all odds turn out just like our parents while others do not. Some parents are remarkably successful and their children are remarkably unsuccessful. Some parents are remarkably unsuccessful and their children are remarkably successful. It’s also tends to create a chasm in certain families. Perhaps my two greatest influences were not remarkably successful. As is the case with I.
Principles and virtues are the way through life not riches and power in the ordinary sense.