It is always the same thing "If I were X" people only imagine that X wouldn't bring them anything, so having $50M is better than having nothing. Well as you sa

It is always the same thing "If I were X" people only imagine that X wouldn't bring them anything, so having $50M is better than having nothing. Well as you said, no, is it better to have a company valued $50M growing 30% per year, or having $50M in your bank account ? Most entrepreneur will prefer the latter