The mythology behind rugged individualism—the idea of a person achieving financial success on their own steam—is an essential aspect of the way our country views itself. The very idea of being “self-made” is a subset of the American exceptionalism ideal.
But can a billionaire really be self-made? Do any of the super-rich do it alone?
In this episode of The Journeyman Unfiltered, Marlon Weems explores the billionaire phenomenon and the price we all pay for the extraordinary wealth of a select few.
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Variety.com: ‘Money Always Matters’: The Kardashians Tell All About Their New Reality TV Reign
Forbes: At 21, Kylie Jenner Becomes The Youngest Self-Made Billionaire Ever
Newsweek: Hedge-Fund Manager John Paulson's Greatest Trade Ever
Episode #2: Can Billionaires Really Be “Self-Made?”