Attaining wealth is harder these days, but in some ways, it is easier. I would not worry too much about it. Think about the future, or the future will think about you.
Some people get themselves in a big financial jam, like with six figures in credit card or other debt. Then they feel stuck—it will take a decade to pay this off. It is pretty close to checkmate.
One of the biggest requirements to be a successful investor is to be emotionally healthy.