I've been thinking about this problem a bit too, this distinction between individual and collective responsibility. Here's what I've arrived at so far: First,

I've been thinking about this problem a bit too, this distinction between individual and collective responsibility. Here's what I've arrived at so far: First, you have to have your own definition of success. Not everyone wants to be a rich entrepreneur with a million side hustles. Don't fall for the implicit message writers like this promote that you are a loser if you haven't built a multi-million dollar business from scratch. Identify your own goals and what makes you happy and work towards that even if its not in line with what pop leadership articles like this promote. Second, forgive me for re-stating what this post already said, but focus on what you can control. This is where individual responsibility is important. Not only will you be more effective, but you'll be happier. Third, you should make efforts that are within your control to improve structures and institutions that are making it easier for some people and harder for others. I would argue there is a moral imperative on those of us who are the beneficiaries of these systems to put extra focus here. Vote every chance you get. Donate time and money to organizations pushing for systemic change. Find opportunities to make the world a more equal place and act on them.