Actually, "getting rich" is different from "getting money". They're independent.
1. Getting rich could be the result of tremendous hard work and great dedication. Thus, money will just be a bonus. The main goal of such a hard-working person is to establish self-esteem, not necessarily acquire money. The more creative they'll become; the better things they'll be investing their money in.
2. Getting money happens when the person simply wants money. No ambition, no goals, just plain money. This person could steal, kill, rob banks, make illegitimate deals, do ANYTHING just to get money.
Such a person could become very rich - if they're smart enough - or just have a slight change in their financial state if they tend to waste their money foolishly.
So, in my humble opinion, I think it all comes down to people themselves; they either control money or let money control them.