Is 95% determined by your ability to overcome obstacles.
Thats it folks. Its not where you come from, where you went to school, who you know, how charismatic you are, who your parents were
Its just the ability, resilience, toughness to overcome.
Charisma helps
Your college? That opens up the first door, fades over time
Parents? They matter a lot, but more about how they raised you than what they own
Things I have said an say on a regular basis
Be proud of the person you are, do the right thing, and let the chips fall where they may. You can't please everyone, don't bother trying
You're are going to suffer disappointments, everyone you know will disappoint you at least one time. That's OK too, that's not the end of the world
When one door closes, another door opens.
Learn to live life navigating the bumps in the road, there will be bumps, you'll be fine (this too will pass)
Never give up, don't ever give up, don't be afraid to pursue your dreams
And my personal favorite. If you do that again, I'm going to take you into the fucking restroom and beat the fucking shit out of you. Works every time,