How were people in the past able to come to America with literally no money and survive and thrive and some even starting businesses and becoming wealthy? Is that even possible today?

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How were people in the past able to come to America with literally no money and survive and thrive and some even starting businesses and becoming wealthy? Is that even possible today?

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I know many people that came with less than $100 in the US and they are doing fine. Some of them are paperless still, after 20 years. But they do own small businesses etc. Some of them are very successful, some are still bums. At first, some would just sleep under a bridge or in the park, pick up any work available. Others were lucky and had a friend let them stay in their place. But the serious hard workers were quickly recruited… roofing, farming, harder cash jobs etc. after a year or two, when they figured out how things work and form relationships they start doing really well… get good jobs etc. some remain in savings mode all their life, living modestly and saving huge.

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