There is the myth of equal opportunity that has been largely disproved by both research and observations. It turns out that we're certainly not all equal by any stretch of the imagination. There are limiting factors that oftentimes hinder our ability to move forward and achieve financial success. Of course these factors differ from person to person, but in a general sense one thing everyone seems to agree on is that location plays a very important role in determining outcomes.
Yes, it turns out location is actually the key. Those born into Developing Countries or into poverty have far less chances of attaining financial success than those born into Wealth. Of course there are Exceptions to this, as individual determination and perhaps luck along the way will pave a way for others. There is also the case of family one is born into, and it is another driving force behind how things ultimately play out for us. That said, the major thing this about having or creating opportunities that could then be capitalized or converted into success.
One could easily argue that regardless of location now this is the period of the most opportunities we've perhaps ever witnessed in human history. There are vast chances for the average Joe succeeding than there ever has been, and location is becoming less of a factor regardless. There are quite a few reasons for this but one of the biggest revolutions I give credit to for this is the crypto revolution. Crypto is literally transforming the lives of ordinary people on a daily basis and giving opportunities that were completely unavailable before its existence.
I think for all of us now regardless of location or the hand we're dealt there will be moments we can look back now as moments of opportunities for us, and certainly for those of us here on Hive the opportunity remains right there for the taking.