You recognize that the system is flawed and that’s a start. I think it’s difficult for people for whom society works to acknowledge that it’s not a meritocracy. You’re almost there. You need only recognize how hard many poor people work. Many work far harder than middle-class people. And yes, you could likely lose everything with a streak of bad luck beyond your control — and should that happen, you’d be forced to accept this society doesn’t fairly reward people for their contributions and hard work. I hope that never happens to you, but it happens to many.