I think there's also the "I haven't made it yet, but I'll get there" mindset of a lot of readers. If someone hopes to be making $250k someday, then being assure

I think there's also the "I haven't made it yet, but I'll get there" mindset of a lot of readers. If someone hopes to be making $250k someday, then being assured that when they do they won't be penalized for it is reassuring.