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Contrary to popular belief, many self-made billionaires do not embody the traditional American dream. The myth that every successful individual achieved their riches solely through hard work is often flawed. For instance, notable figures like Bill Gates and Elon Musk benefited significantly from their upper-middle-class backgrounds, including access to advantageous connections and initial investments from family. This notion of rugged individualism distracts from the systemic structures that facilitate the accumulation of wealth by the already wealthy.