When you're young and fit, your expenses are quite low. You can live out of a van, and as long as you have enough for food and have a practice partner, you can

When you're young and fit, your expenses are quite low. You can live out of a van, and as long as you have enough for food and have a practice partner, you can keep trying to make it as a player. I don't think you necessarily have to come from money, although having middle-class parents and a stable household helps a lot. Once you hit 30+ though, that kind of lifestyle begins to lose its appeal pretty quick (for the people supporting you as well).