Saving does not necessarily require us an instant big amount. Whether it's big or small, it does not actually matter. What's most important is how you often save regardless of its amount. So if you have only few bucks left from your salary, then continue saving it because once the value compounded, it will gradually become a significant amount. And frankly speaking, even the poorest of the poor can definitely save if he really aims to, it only depends on the kind of mindset you chose to adopt.
I may disagree to this your statement which I bolded, which says that we can often save if we decide to, regardless of the amount. In as much as saving is important, we can not deny the fact that the amount we received as salary or source of income matters. Infact saving can be determined according to our circumstances. A person who aim higher with less responsibility may be able to save as much as they want, whereas a person with low payment with higher responsibility may not be able to save base on his circumstances. So we can not use our own situation and compear to others. If you are able to save doesn't mean others will save. Most times they do save as little as they can but due to circumstances surrounding them, they often use their saving to solve such problem. So now what is the essence of saving while after some time you spend it on something you never wanted to spend it on? Meanwhile the untended usage has not been accertained.
Now my question is, why do a lot of people complain that saving is too hard for them?
Like I have said earlier, that saving is determined by our circumstances which implies that many people can not save due to their income level and the responsibility level.