That is,this kind of pull-yourself-up-by-your-bootstraps, that with enough determination and hard work that you can transcend limitations of money or class or gender.
VOA: special.2010.03.08
To counteract the biggest myth of time management, which is this: If you workhard enough, organize yourself, and optimize your time, you can get it all done.
"The take-away from the research (is) that if you are a parent or want to become a parent, understand what you are getting yourself into and be prepared for a lot of hardwork, sweat and tears -- even under the best of conditions, " she said.
That's what we're fighting for -- that fundamental promise that no matter who you are, or how you started out, if you workhard you can build a decent life for yourselfand an even better life for your kids.