I do not think either of these figures you cite is correct? "18.4 percent of Fortune 500 companies were founded by immigrants, and another 24.8 percent were founded by the children of immigrants" https://www.brookings.edu/blog/the-avenue/2017/12/04/almost-half-of-fortune-500-companies-were-founded-by-american-immigrants-or-their-children/ …
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I searched for "Forbes billionaires 70 percent" and the closest thing I can find is this 2012 article that 70% of the Forbes 400 did not directly inherit billions of dollars, which leaves about 99% of the socioeconomic spectrum to come from:https://www.forbes.com/sites/luisakroll/2012/09/19/the-forbes-400-the-richest-people-in-america/#285d972f4fd2 …
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There are few things more infantile (and socially noxious) than someone ascribing the success of others to privilege over ability+effort simply because they are insecure about their own success
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Neither of these assertions are accurate. For the first, you have to add "or children of immigrants". For the second you'd need to add "or upper middle class" and you'd still be under 60%.
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I am poor( w/o fam) & can honestly say there is a massive difference between poor and middle class. Being poor is creatively hustling/working the kinks just to squeeze in the door, middle class is door is already open/give 100%. Being broke w/ a bit of luck is a true blessing.
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In my anecdotal experience being born into privilege might allow someone more risk tolerance , but more often than not they might be personally more risk adverse.
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Her position is correct in a limited way. Sam’s is also correct. It’s true that you have some level of privilege just to have a good brain, in the sense that you could be unlucky and be an invalid. So it’s fine to acknowledge that. Then you should do what Sam suggests.
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I agree, there are MANY who have overcome their circumstances, and, 2 ur point, "as a man THINKETH, so is he." (Prov 23;7) However, you do internalize your circumstances, so...being in EITHER position makes that "positive internalization" SIGNIFICANTLY more challenging.
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