How Did They Get So Rich?
by Lena Gromicko
Men typically get rich through one or more of the following paths:
Entrepreneurship
- Started and grew a successful business (Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk)
- Had a high risk of both failure and reward
- Often involved innovation or solving a large problem
- Likely required working long hours initially
- Considered to be “New money”
Investing
- Built wealth through stocks, real estate, private equity, or venture capital
- Invested consistently over time (Warren Buffett)
- Passive income and compounding played key roles
High-Income Employment
- Earned large salaries in fields like tech, law, finance, or medicine
- Often also saved smart
- Lived below their means for years to accumulate wealth
Inherited Wealth
- Received wealth from family (Waltons, Rothschilds, Trumps)
- Built upon generations of compounding and asset management
- Considered to be “Old money.”
Sold a Company
- Founder who cashed out after an IPO or acquisition
- Perhaps a one-time event that created instant multimillionaires
- Considered “New money.”
Real Estate
- Bought, sold, improved, and rented property.
- Could have involved residential, commercial, or industrial sectors
Entertainment or Sports
- Was a celebrities or athlete who earned massive income through contracts, endorsements, and brand deals.
- Very rare.
- Considered “New money.”
Here’s a pie chart showing an estimated breakdown of how rich men typically accumulate their wealth:
As you can see by the chart, getting rich through sports or entertainment is rare. Therefore, odds are that the rich man you will marry will not be a pro athlete or movie star.
Rich men want to marry good women. Some may not even be conscious of it, but it’s why they worked so hard to become rich. You could even go as far as saying that you are why they succeeded.
“If women didn't exist, all the money in the world would have no meaning.” - Aristotle Onassis