It might not be the only way, but it sure does improve the odds. From what I've read [in a book, no link] even having a step father doesn't provide the same results as a biological dad. Again, sadly I must point out there there are always exceptions to every rule.
However one can't say that because it implies that people should take personal responsibility for their lives and heavens forbid one does that. I heard the Colbert audience booing the statement and was ready to facepalm.
As for binders, regardless of the truth of the statement, with the context he used it, it is a perfectly cromulent statement. It is fun to make fun of it and it sounded kinda fucked up to me until I heard the full statement. One can have a binder full of resumes.
