Yes absolutely. It would be a great experiment to see what any ultra-successful person would do with even that massive leg up - which puts you in the top 10% of

Yes absolutely. It would be a great experiment to see what any ultra-successful person would do with even that massive leg up - which puts you in the top 10% of the US, if not the top 5%. And no, they aren't allowed to use any of their connections ;) The ultra-successful, in my experience, are there because yes, they do have some strong, quantifiable qualities, but they also have massive, massive advantages. Not just being born into a home that gave them quality food, the best education, and all of the other things needed to be healthy in their developing years - but also the experience of their successful parents, the connections their family has, and many other things that I probably do not even know exist. Some of these families that I know personally have it ridiculously well. Not only were they born with amazing portfolios, but they have great family jobs where they make $8k+ (after tax) every 2 weeks. And they get as much time off as they want - and you better believe they generally use it :) Of course, they still find things to complain about - as do I. There are a lot of brilliant and driven poor people. If they are lucky, they will get into the 10% or the 5%. If they win the lottery they make it into the .1%.