Making It To A Million

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