Cracking the Code of the Rich, with Seth Stephens-Davidowitz
Afford Anything
Unlikely Success Stories and the Draw of Great Stories
Unlikely stories capture our attention, like a man biting a dog. The same goes for young founders starting successful businesses. After Mark Zuckerberg dropped out of college, many teenagers started businesses. However, we should remember that these stories are rare and not the norm. While data shows that most millionaires are business owners, not all businesses have the same potential for success. Surprisingly, fields like architecture and engineering have high barriers to entry and lower competition, making them unlikely to lead to monetary success.
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