Gregory's Server@emilyk @terryb @pettter Someone described it as a carnival game.
I walk up and buy my dart to throw to pop balloons. I throw my dart and miss. But I can't afford more darts so that's it. I didn't succeed.
Someone rich shows up and throws a dart. Misses. Asks their parents for money to buy another dart. Misses again. Buys another dart. Misses. On the 114th try, he pops a balloon then starts shouting about how he's a genius at darts and the best ever and how dare anyone question his abilities.
@Abstruse @emilyk @pettter Sounds spot on to me.
Except, some may never even be able to get that first dart, not daring to take that risk because they've no background of self belief and no resources to waste, while others start with inflated self belief and can afford to take the risk.