The classic definition of the new rich or as the french call them, the Nouveau Riche, is an individual who was born and raised in adversity and poverty but was able to acquire considerable wealth in their lifetimes to be among the richest and wealthiest men and women in society. This definition alone speaks a lot about these brave men and women, but it is well known that nobody gets from point A to point C without passing through point B first, and this is the most important part of their story.
The Nouveau Riche typically underwent hardship on their way to success. They were after all just ordinary citizens who have had to undergo all the necessary hard work and determination to be able to achieve a certain level of success. But along the way, what set the Nouveau Riche apart from the pack was their high level of determination and an indefatigable spirit that wills them on when others are already content. They possess that ability and hunger for more which had made them achieve more than the rest and helped them climb to the upper echelons of society.
So make your own mark in history and try to emulate the story of the new rich, for someday, it might be your story that someone in the future would try to be.