Things have the tendency to integrate.

Let us look at this from the perspective of people.

When located in the same physical/emotional/mental spaces, people create focus points of resources/sentiment/intelligence.

What this makes me want to understand is why some are much more successful.

Reflection on that question makes the answer obvious. It is creative, focused, forward-thinking individuals who are willing to provide the most valuable service they can provide to their community.

Part of someone being valuable is knowing where they would be most valuable.

What makes you happy, and also makes the greatest impact on others? Do you intend to distribute value in grand displays or consistently?