Though, being around them even costs money, the access is costly
Nonsense. I don't know how old you are or where you live, but if it's anywhere near a good population center, you can go to meetups/events at business incubators, networking organizations, etc. for free. Not everyone there is going to be a star. But some will be. That's how I started to train a new mindset. Meet a new class of people and start businesses with them.
(If you're not near a population center, then move to one. Money is made from other people giving it to you, you can't make money without enough people around to give it to you. Also opportunity density and likeminded people etc.)
So did I. Now I'm on my 3rd business, have more money than before (still not FU money), and am happier than ever. Mindset is a key part of that. I read a lot, but my mindset didn't change from reading. It changed from seeing. Seeing people that were no smarter than me. Seeing people that did not work any harder than me. Seeing these people succeed in doing things I though would be impossible. That's what changed my mindset. When I started working with them to build things together.Well, yes. I grew up in a family with very unhealthy financial beliefs. I read as much as I can, and educate myself as possible...
This is weak. You're giving away control to the universe. Take the control. Create the opportunity where this will happen. Don't hope for it.If I get the opportunity I'll take it.