> I've personally found that life is what you make it, no matter where you come from or your background. If you are willing to make it happen, you can make it h

> I've personally found that life is what you make it, no matter where you come from or your background. If you are willing to make it happen, you can make it happen; it's all up to you. I want this to be true, I really do; however, the article you're commenting on is telling us exactly the opposite. You're very likely to be here posting this comment I would say because on average people on Hacker News are more driven than an average person. I really think the success stories are exceptions that prove the rule.