The bigger picture is though that taking swings every day also requires a bit of "luck". Some people just don't have the energy, education, mindset, or environment.

It's easy to assume it would be in our control, but if you're just tired all day every day because, say, your hormone balance is off and no one can tell you why, you might statistically accomplish less than others.

People need to adopt a mindset that no one is coming to save them and have a bias for action.

You can go to the doctor. You can move somewhere with better jobs. You can learn stuff online.

Obviously any of these things are harder or easier for some people, but no matter what level you are at you need to avoid learned helplessness.