Not having money is most certainly <i>not</i> a sign that you&#x27;ve failed. Having money is also most certainly <i>not</i> a sign that you&#x27;ve been successful.<p>Generational wealth and poverty are real. By your measure, the current Kardashian generation would be considered among the best and brightest in America.<p>Wealth is only a goal for some people, and I&#x27;d argue that the best and brightest are more likely to perceive that maybe a rat race to the top isn&#x27;t the best use of their limited time on earth.