People naturally feel proud if they save and save for their first own house and go through what to them is "hardship". The fact is, if the situation is such that you are born poor, then you have no choice but to accept it and move forward. But then, after going through the period of "hardship", don't lah think you are a hero because the fact is ....you had no choice and by hook or by crook you have to and you will pull through. I do not see anything great about it. But then, no harm to have a bit of ego boost because of it, I guess.

On the contrary, I see some very rich kids born with silver spoon but carry themselves very well and you can see the values inculcated into them from young. To maintain your humility under extreme wealth is more commendable and hard to do because you have a choice and yet you choose to be humble.