Having lived in the EU for almost 5 years and running a small business and attempting to start others, I agree, it is harder to get rich. America is still the place to hopefully get rich starting a small business. I can only speak for myself, but the peace of mind (crime, healthcare, community, workers rights) that comes with day to day life in the EU blows away the anxieties of living and trying to hit it big in the US. We are a fantastic country to get rich and then run off and hide on a ranch or gated community, but the anxieties here are ridiculous. We are all one health scare away from poverty and no one gives a fuck.
Money and investment is easier to find here, but happiness in daily life is off the charts over there. Even in 2008-2013 horrible economy Spain my life was better there except for the money. Being an American though, it is damn difficult to not have the belief that I deserve to hit it big and be successful. Then, ultimately say "Peace out bitches, going to travel and enjoy my ranch away from the daily shit. In the meantime, I grind for low wages trying to hit the big one while I worry about getting sick, the cost of the commute, and the toll its taking on my happiness. Just like every true blooded American should do.