Rick. You assume there are only two traits- hard work and determination that are necessary for success. With only your two traits, then anybody who cannot self sustain, is that way because he is basically lazy. You argue that in this capitalistic society, everyone can win: there will be no poor.
I presume there are many others including physical and psychological factors.
I don't presume any single poor person can not become rich, nor any rich person can not become poor. Those that are poor are a dynamic group just as those that are rich are a dynamic group. I presume there will always be rich people and poor people with the vast majority of people doing okay.
I am just considering an alternative explanation.
I'll leave it at that.
