Ah, yes. The Free market and opportunities to "better your situation". If you're an hourly worker, how do you better your situation in a RTW state? You don't, plain and simple. Republican media consistently floats the concept that we can all be successful entrepreneurs and wealthy. It's very obvious, and is supported by the kind of ads that run on right wing radio...playing the stock market from home, tax lien homes for $500, real estate seminars for zero cash home, and various "opportunities" to own your own franchise or start a business, the dream of every Republican apparently.
What's enough for me is the love of my family and friends. I've built a low 6 figure income by doing real estate for years on the side and now FT. The newest vehicle I have is 10 years old, and I live in a middle class neighborhood that is very diverse. I don't need an exotic sports car, a yacht, or a plane.