Of course, because high income != wealth. It's only the first step. It could become significant wealth if they saved + invested it well, but most high earners

Of course, because high income != wealth. It's only the first step. It could become significant wealth if they saved + invested it well, but most high earners are excellent at spending it all. Just look at the amount of bigtime basketball / football players who remain with nothing a few years after they stop playing.