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“Interestingly, self-employed people make up less than 20 percent of the workers in America but account for two-thirds of the millionaires.” quote by Thomas J. Stanley
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““Interestingly, self-employed people make up less than 20 percent of the workers in America but account for two-thirds of the millionaires.””

Thomas J. Stanley

About This Quote

Source Book: The Millionaire Next Door, 1996

Self‑employed individuals are a small share of workers but represent a large portion of millionaires.

In simple terms: Few workers are self‑employed, yet many become millionaires.

Key Takeaway

Consider entrepreneurship for wealth building.

Themes

economics entrepreneurship wealth

Mood

analytical inspirational

Type

business financial

When to use this quote

  • business startups
  • financial planning
  • career counseling

Key Concepts

income distribution risk taking

Questions to Reflect On

  • What risks are you willing to take?
  • How do you mitigate failure?
A Different Perspective

Entrepreneurship carries high risk.

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