>>Not compared with the loads of stories of people who worked hard, improved themselves, and still don't earn anywhere near $1M/yr. Not earn. I think the point

>>Not compared with the loads of stories of people who worked hard, improved themselves, and still don't earn anywhere near $1M/yr. Not earn. I think the point is most people can save up that kind of money until retirement. Most of these people would have made great sacrifices over the years. Its not easy to control your urges to purchase and enjoy a million things a capitalistic society tempts you with especially if your peers are doing it all the time. Basically start early, invest and keep a strong financial discipline. $1M at retirement is doable.