We get in our own way by creating excuses for not having enough, not attaining a goal, not dealing with an issue, or not taking advantage of the possibilities that life presents us with. Excuses such, "I'm simply not educated enough." I just do not have enough money. I just do not have enough time. These are all examples of excuses. The more you use them, the more you will find ways to justify your situation. It is easy to feel powerless over money, so we create stories that explain why we cannot change our financial circumstances - stories about lack of opportunity, bad luck, inherited wealth, etc. The truth is that none of these things matter; what matters is whether you choose to see them as obstacles or opportunities for improvement. If you think about it, every problem has a solution. So if you believe there is no way out of your situation, then of course there is nothing wrong with you or your background that would prevent you from rising above it. Although happiness does not depend on good luck, it is true that many of the things that bring us joy were probably not available to most people at some point in history. We need good health, love, and friends, for example, and the only way to get them is by trying something even if you fail. Don't let this stop you from seeking fulfillment in other ways.