Soleron on 07 January 2013
Yes, but it is harder to push yourself to succeed in poorer, less structured or isolated environments. You have to be both smart and aware of how the world works to realise how to get 'out' of a bad home situation.
I agree people all too often blame things other than themselves for their lack of success. But realising the easiest way to get what you want is part of being intelligent as well. Like you could study 100% of everything by rote for a test,or learn a few simple rules or points that allow you to extrapolate to a good answer for most of what comes up.
