Real life is all of us and all of us have an enormous impact in some way. Especially if we try and apply ourselves. Not all the time, not for everything, but if we try enough things enough times and learn and grow, then people usually come out with impressive results of some sorts after a while.
People overestimate what can be done in the short term, and underestimate what can be done in the long term.
In a lottery the ratio is against you. In real life the ratio is almost guaranteed in your favor in some respect in the long term for anyone who tries.
Beware of black and white thinking here. There's no "winning," just small wins building momentum towards whatever change you want to effect. Luck is always a factor (and don't believe anyone who says otherwise), but don't discount your ability to work smarter and harder.
You have to be in the right place at the right time.