self made

/ˌsɛlfˈmeɪd/
adjective
  1. Having become successful, rich, or famous through one's own efforts, not through inheritance or help from others.
    • She is a self-made millionaire who started her company in her garage.
    • The museum celebrates self-made artists who never had formal training.
    • His story as a self-made entrepreneur inspires many young people.
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