content: No its accurate in the U.S. as well. If you are willing to work hard and make smart choices anyone can succeed.  The modern narrative that if your life isn't how you want it it's not your fault is destroying people's lives. If you think you can succeed you will try and probably succeed. If you are convinced you are a helpless victim then your life will never change, because if you believe it's not your fault then you will never make better choices.