The concept of a self-made man is pretty much a myth. It is significant that the reference is to men and not women.Effort with or without opportunity is the difference between having something to eat and increasing your stock portfolio.
The United States is on a path that fails to appreciate this distinction. Without the willingness of government to curb the advantages of differences in past and existing opportunities we are on a path toward growing inequity and the lost opportunity of undeveloped talents.
Recognize your privileges and get over how hard you think you work