[landon32]

One thing to keep in mind is people struggling to make ends meet don't have time to learn and will struggle to find motivation to dedicate themselves to something. For me it was quite easy to be ambitious and learn a lot, because my basic needs were taken care of growing up. Others join the workforce at 16 and their income is important for their family.

[eyphka]

I am a former foster youth that managed. Those reasons are often secondary to good habits, such as reading. Good habits compound. And so do bad ones.