You know you're from a tiny, powerless clan when you can't name a single successful person you can claim and defend as if they pay your bills.
I experienced qabyalaad at a very early age. I and some others did not get any treats at a Somali event when I was young because we were not the same clan as the guy distributing the treats to his clansmen children.
Well if you are from a tiny clan, you always have the ability to be the first among your group to make a name for themselves in order to boost the morale of the other demoralised members of your insignificant bunch.