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And it's almost completely survivorship bias. The hundreds of thousands of people who did not get stronger through their struggles are not represented, because

And it's almost completely survivorship bias. The hundreds of thousands of people who did not get stronger through their struggles are not represented, because they are not here to present themselves. The actual stats are pretty clear in that richer kids do better and are happier as adults than poor kids.

pdex 11y ago
Hmmm... Funny you mention that. I'm better off, happier and much more appreciative of life the than majority the "rich" kids I've run across as grown ups- and I earn more, too. I wouldn't consider the subset of rich kids who inherited wealth to be successful at all, they're riding on their parent's coat-tails and have done nothing for themselves. In the end I'm far tougher, adaptive, creative, and decisive that those who grew up on easy street- so while I was brought up in poverty I'm a much better off and equipped for real life. There is a silver lining to humble roots. Shame on those who diminish all things other than wealth.