1. Diligence is the only way to succeed.
2.( 1) expresses the author's satire and disgust at people who pretend to be geniuses. Or: I hate the ugly behavior of claiming materialism but superstition.
(2) "Dare" means "no guts" to show respect, and there is not enough basis to say that it is Wang Guowei's negligence, which shows that the author is rigorous and modest in his academic attitude.
3. There is no uniform answer, as long as it makes sense as required.
There is no uniform answer, you can agree or disagree. Those in favor can explain the reasons from the perspective of players' efforts and seizing opportunities; Opponents can explain their reasons from the perspective that success requires diligence rather than overnight fame.