I'm sure that their chances of making it big are better here than they are in Kansas, but not by much if all you have going for you is the fact that you live in

I'm sure that their chances of making it big are better here than they are in Kansas, but not by much if all you have going for you is the fact that you live in LA. Adding to that: if the only difference between your success and failure is your location - your probability of success to begin with is probably slim. Success is a mindset, not a zip code.