Not all of the elite are self-made or have a high direct income. I also don't see why the talent of all of them would be "exceptional". Higher than average, sur

Not all of the elite are self-made or have a high direct income. I also don't see why the talent of all of them would be "exceptional". Higher than average, sure, if they are self-made they probably had to be smarter than others to some extent and if they are not they were in the best schools and had the best support imaginable.