[diydsp]

> "those who work hard were able to do so [...] because of some privilege they had."

Yes, this is where you are wrong. It is possible to work hard without starting from privilege. Try re-reading your statement in a week when you are less attached to it and see what you think:

Working hard does not require privilege.

Working hard is a choice every individual makes, every minute of the day.

It is possible to work hard with starting from privilege and then gain skill.

Skill is gained by hard work and is earned. It is not the result of privilege.

Skill is not the same as privilege. Skill is earned by sweat and can not be granted.

Privilege can grant many advantages, but it can never confer skill.

Skill can only be earned.