I don't really get it. Self-made is about success not about who give you birth or food or shelter etc. unless there is a very strong correlation like you have b

I don't really get it. Self-made is about success not about who give you birth or food or shelter etc. unless there is a very strong correlation like you have been educated by someone who is successful. I agree the naming is not the most suggestive but.. read the definition of self-made man: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-made_man https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-made_man