Making it to a Million by Derek MacDonald
In a room of 100 people, 7 are likely to be millionaires—but 0 will be professional athletes.
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Kids grow up idolizing the popularity, fame, and fortune of celebrities.
At least, I did. We see celebrities as the epitome of making it. Athletes very much included.
The odds of becoming a professional athlete are .023%.
The odds of becoming a millionaire are 7.29%
If you go into a room of 100 people, 7 are likely to be millionaires. No one is likely to be, or have been, a professional athlete.
onward.
-dmac